Success is a measured outcome? The cancellation of the examination for the remaining subject papers by the two largest national boards—CBSE and ISCE—is a rare instance where the voice of children has in a sense triumphed. Though it was only after the matter reached the Supreme Court, still the message that went across is that children as a community does …
CBSE will conduct an optional examination for class XII students in the subjects the examination for which were scheduled to be conducted from 1st July to 15th, 2020 as soon as conditions are conducive. Candidates whose results will be declared based on the assessment scheme will be allowed to appear in these optional examinations to improve their performances, if they wish …
The big picture emerging from lockdown and Covid pandemic about schools is early signs of several patterns that will potentially lead to a mega upheaval in the school sector in the immediate future. For those, who were reporting a popular trend about galloping expansion of private schools to even the remotest villages of country, may see a rapid reverse in …
Scientists have analysed data from around the world to examine the accuracy of antibody tests for COVID-19, and have shown that the timing of testing is critical. The tests do not work accurately when administered at the wrong time. In the most comprehensive review of its kind of COVID-19 testing, researchers have examined all available test accuracy evidence for antibody …
IIT Alumni Council, the largest global body of alumni, students and faculty across all the 23 IITs and partnering Technical Institutes of Excellence (TieNet) has announced investible corpus of Rs 21,000 crores, largest ever private social initiative for India aimed at creating social infrastructure, ensure self-sufficiency and improve quality of life and be a supportive catalyst for Prime Minister’s mission …
The new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education has also been initiated. NCERT will be expected to make changes in the textbooks in accordance with the new NCF. Subject expertswill initiate this process for school education, and give interim report by December 2020. While redesigning textbooks, it is to be ensured that nothing but the core content is placed …
