Govt issues guidelines for implementing mandatory 150-hour on-job training for ITI trainees, ETEducation
DGT comes under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship New Delhi, The Directorate General of Training (DGT) has issued detailed guidelines regarding the implementation of a mandatory provision of 150 hours of on-the-job training or group project for trainees at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the Craftsmen Training Scheme. DGT comes under the Ministry […]
Texas law requires schools to decide on daily prayer time, but most districts vote against it
Texas school boards reject daily prayer law in most districts Texas school districts have largely rejected a new law allowing students and staff to participate in a daily prayer and devotional period, according to reporting by The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press. Senate Bill 11, passed by the Texas Legislature, required school boards to […]
What if we gave every teacher a work from home day?
School and district-based staff are understandably wary about the new school year. Teachers, the majority of whom are women, are struggling under the immense pressure of pandemic schooling. Many have worked long hours to try to support their own families while keeping up with the demands of online teaching and changing COVID-19 protocols. Teacher retention […]
Gurtej Sandhu education and career: How the Indian-origin IIT Delhi graduate surpassed Thomas Edison in patents
Gurtej Sandhu career journey: Indian-origin Micron Technology VP with 2,211 global patents. (Photo: LinkedIn) Dr Gurtej Sandhu stands among the most prolific inventors in modern semiconductor engineering, with 2,211 patents worldwide to his name, exceeding the 1,432 patents credited to Thomas Edison. Raised in Amritsar, he has built a career that bridges advanced research, corporate […]
How to ensure clear communication with your paraprofessionals
As back-to-school commences this fall, in addition to the students and teachers returning to school buildings, somewhere between 160,000 and 250,000–or more–folks will be joining those students and teachers. Known by a variety of titles, from paraeducator and paraprofessional, to aid, to assistant teacher, these educational support personnel have the least training of people working […]
BSE Odisha Class 10th result 2026 expected to be released in the month of May: Check details here
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, is likely to announce the matriculation examination results by the second week of May, according to media reports. Officials have indicated that evaluation work has already begun, setting the stage for result preparation after the successful completion of examinations that drew massive participation across the state.More than 5.61 lakh […]
In pictures: Lunar eclipse enthrals skywatchers across India and the globe
A total lunar eclipse occured on March 3, 2026, and skywatchers in many places in India and across the world were able to view the celestial spectacle. The last lunar eclipse was visible in India in the intervening night of September 7, 2025 and September 8, 2025. The next lunar eclipse will be visible from […]
Immediate solutions to teacher shortages
School districts nationwide are facing unprecedented teacher shortages, with thousands of classrooms unstaffed as the school year begins. Filling these vacancies with certified teachers is a critical need. With no end in sight to this teacher crisis, some districts across the country are filling instructional gaps utilizing non-traditional teaching and learning models. In this eSchool […]
UP Board Intermediate students can retake one subject to boost marks, ETEducation
Board officials have stated that the improvement facility will be introduced in the Intermediate examination once formal government approval is completed Intermediate candidates under the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education will soon be able to improve their marks without retaking the full examination. The board has moved a proposal to introduce an improvement facility […]
US Supreme Court blocks California policy on student gender privacy, backs parents’ religious claims
US Supreme Court blocks California policy on student gender privacy US Supreme Court blocks California policy on student gender privacy, backs parents’ religious claimsThe Supreme Court of the United States on Monday blocked a California education policy that restricted teachers from informing parents about a student’s gender expression or transition at school. As reported by […]