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Sudha Murthy calls for mandatory teacher training, exams every three years to maintain educational standards – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty on Tuesday pitched for conducting new training courses and holding examinations of teachers every three years and even more for those teaching at the primary level. During a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Education, Murty, wife of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, said that teachers play a very important role and the education system will not improve if there are no good teachers. “Teachers, once they pass the exam, BA, or MA, or even PhD at a college level, they enter into the system and afterwards, there are no exams until ... Read more

Online education democratizes learning: NIOS Chairman at the TOI RTE Online School Summit – The Times of India

Digital schooling has upended traditional education, eliminating geographical barriers and unlocking new learning opportunities. Yet, as online education cements its place in the mainstream, it raises pressing questions—how do we strengthen digital infrastructure? What makes virtual schools truly effective? And where do parents fit into this equation?Enter the Right to Excellence Online School Summit, hosted by The Times of India along with 21K School, a leading online education platform. Held today, February 12, in New Delhi, the summit wasn’t just another education conference—it was a pulse check on the future of learning.The summit featured high-stakes discussions on strengthening digital infrastructure, ... Read more

टीचर के पैंट से फन फैलाकर बाहर निकला लंबा चौड़ा कोबरा, देखकर लोगों की निकल गई चीखें, बोले- ये अंदर घुसा कैसे

Pant Se Cobra Nikalne Ka Video: इंटरनेट पर इन दिनों सांप से जुड़ा एक वीडियो लोगों के रोंगटे खड़े कर रहा है, जिसमें एक शख्स की पैंट से लंबा चौड़ा कोबरा निकलते देखा जा सकता है. इस वीडियो को देखने के बाद सोशल मीडिया पर लोगों का अजीबोगरीब रिएक्शन देखने को मिल रहा है. बताया जा रहा है कि, वायरल हो रहा रूह कंपा देने वाला यह वीडियो स्नेक स्पेशलिस्ट की देखरेख में रिकॉर्ड किया गया है. वीडियो में देखा जा सकता है कि, कैसे स्नेक स्पेश शख्स की पैंट से कोबरा को बाहर निकालने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं. ... Read more

Union Budget 2024: From increased allocation to reforming NTA, here's what stakeholders expect for the education sector – Times of India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2024 on July 23, 2024.. This will be the first budget of the BJP-led NDA after Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term. All eyes will be on how the government plans to meet the rising demands of the education sector amidst a bigger push towards tech and skill-based learning and the ongoing controversies surrounding important entrance examinations. Here is a look at what stakeholders expect from the Union Budget 2024 for the education segment. Improving digital networks is the need of the hour Abhishek KG, Co-founder of Clapingo, a platform ... Read more

NCERT Controversy: Kerala Government Counters 'Historical Distortion' in Textbooks, Includes Omitted Sections – Times of India

Amid growing concerns over the alleged distortion of historical facts in NCERT textbooks by the central government, the state of Kerala is taking proactive measures to address the issue. This move aims to ensure that students receive comprehensive and accurate education despite the perceived omissions.To counterbalance the omitted sections, the Kerala government has decided to integrate them into the state syllabus.These portions will be incorporated into the curriculum of government schools across the state, ensuring that students have access to complete educational material. Special directives have been issued to teachers to implement these changes effectively.Use of NCERT BooksCurrently, NCERT books ... Read more

Addressing Learning Loss: Reach to Teach Advocates Education Reforms – Times of India

Educators play a multifaceted role in the lives of students. From guiding them through academic challenges to installing essential life values, a teacher’s role in shaping the lives of students is invaluable. Assisting educators in refining skills and providing them with 21st-century teaching techniques is Reach to Teach (RTT), a social impact organisation, focused on improving education outcomes by making learning joyful.Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and SDGs – 4 (Quality Education), 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and 17 (Partnerships), RTT creates a learning model that provides end-to-end solutions with a focus on strengthening teaching and learning outcomes.Discussing the ... Read more