Tag: National Education Policy India
Shadow schooling surge reveals stark urban-rural divide in Indian education: What it is and why 33% of students rely on private coaching – Times of India
In India, classrooms are no longer the only places where students learn. For nearly one in three schoolchildren, education now extends far beyond the school bell, and into private coaching centers, tuition classes, and home tutoring. A recent government survey reveals a stark divide: While government schools still dominate in villages, urban families are increasingly supplementing traditional schooling with paid coaching, reshaping the way millions of children experience education. The findings come from the latest Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) on education, conducted as part of the 80th round of the National Sample Survey (NSS) by the Ministry of Statistics and ... Read more
The new ABC of tomorrow: Digital literacy as foundational as reading and arithmetic – Times of India
Until recently, reading, writing, and arithmetic were considered the essential cornerstones of early education. But in today’s interconnected world, digital skills must be added as the fourth foundational pillar. The OECD’s 2024 Education Outlook notes that children without digital skills are just as disadvantaged as those who can’t read. A UNESCO-GEM report (2023) stresses that digital literacy is not merely vocational—it is essential to democratic participation, job access, and cognitive development.In India, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 makes this linkage explicit, stating that “digital literacy is as important as literacy and numeracy” for 21st-century learning. This redefinition has far-reaching ... Read more
Karnataka relaxes Class 1 age rules for 2025–26: Here's what parents should keep in mind – The Times of India
The Karnataka government has announced a one-time relaxation in the age criteria for Class 1 admissions for the academic year 2025–26. This decision, prompted by numerous requests from parents, allows children aged 5.5 years who have completed UKG or its equivalent to apply for Class 1 this year. However, parents should take note of some key aspects regarding this change to avoid confusion and ensure a smooth admission process. Key points parents should know As the Karnataka government relaxes the age criteria for Class 1 admissions in 2025-26, it is essential for parents to understand the critical details regarding this ... Read more