T.N. firm in its opposition to National Education Policy: School Education Minister Tamil Nadu opposes NEP 2020, signs MoU for PM SHRI schools, focusing on state education policy and funding. The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024
DMK youth wing conference calls for abolition of Governor’s post The DMK youth wing conference in Salem calls for abolition of Governor post, appointment of Chief Minister as Chancellor, and opposes NEET and New Education Policy. The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024
Students from 1,300 government schools receive life skills training in Andhra Pradesh The School Education Department is implementing 'Sankalpam', a project to develop core life skills in students in government schools in Vijayawada, in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020. The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024
Four-year honours degree programme impractical, say experts Most of the experts, part of the meeting of the Working Group to Study the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), called by the Draft Commission of Karnataka State Education Policy (KSEP) on Wednesday, January 10, opined that four years of honours degree courses and multiple entry and exit options under NEP-2020… The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024
Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza A Department of Education policy adviser has resigned to protest the administration’s military support of Israel’s war in Gaza, as well as its handling of fallout from the war at home and abroad The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024
Comprehensive discussion on NEP sought Comprehensive discussion should be held on the National Education Policy 2020, All India Federation of Teachers’ Organisations (AIFTO) national working chairman M. Salahudeen has said. The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023
Government college students in Karnataka to get free spoken English coaching Govt to sign MoU with Wadhwani Foundation to offer free spoken English training to college students. Govt committed to introducing State Education Policy (SEP) and increasing budgetary allocation for higher education. 3,000 Karnataka Public Schools to be opened in next three years. The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
Age-related confusion haunts school admissions for upcoming academic year Schools across Bengaluru are worried that the age criteria for kindergarten and first grade as mandated by the National Education Policy will affect their admission numbers for the upcoming academic year The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023
Government PU college principals and lecturers stage protest at Freedom Park Govt. PU college staff in Bengaluru protest entrusting DDPUs supervision to CEOs. Retired SC judge V. Gopala Gowda urges govt. to withdraw circular. Writer Banjagere Jayaprakash calls for implementation of State Education Policy. Ninge Gowda A.H. demands Education Council for consultation on decisions. The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
CM to be presented State Education Policy soon; translation under way Tamil Nadu govt. forms panel to create State Education Policy; translation into Tamil underway. Committee led by retired High Court judge D. Murugesan to suggest ways to improve access, equity, and quality of education in line with State's legacy, present, and future aspirations. New members appointed after allegations and resignation. The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
Government committed to providing youth with technical education, says Minister Stressing on the importance of youth getting technical education and developing entrepreneurial skills, Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar said that his government was committed to changing the State’s education policy so as to make it provide required technical education and develop entrepreneurship among the students. The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
State’s education policy will be based on data and facts and not assumptions: Sukhadeo Thorat The Karnataka State Education Policy will be based on data and facts, and not on assumptions and presumptions, said Sukhadeo Thorat, chairman of the commission set up to frame the policy. The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023
Educationists call for strengthening of State-run educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh New Education Policy-2020 encourages private universities, leading to students distancing from education due to exorbitant fees. State-run universities lack funds, and posts of teaching/non-teaching staff remain unfilled. 4.5 lakh students dropped out of govt. schools due to merger of primary schools with high schools. 30,000 teacher posts vacant in govt.… The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023
Karnataka constitutes 15-member panel to frame State Education Policy Karnataka government has constituted a 15-member committee to formulate the Karnataka State Education Policy (KSEP) under the chairmanship of Sukhdev Thorat, educationist, economist, and former chairman of University Grant Commission. The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023 Change in ruling party in Karnataka has little impact on education policy, says expert Educationist V.P. Niranjanaradhya criticizes Karnataka govt. for seeking aid from private schools to run govt. schools. He suggests creating a corpus fund to receive funds from all donors instead of going after private institutions. He recalls leaving job at NLSIU for commenting on NEP 2020.
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Committee to draft State Education Policy to be constituted soon B'luru CM Siddaramaiah to announce new SEP committee in 2 days. 18 experts proposed by Higher Education & School Education Depts. incl. Prof. Sharath Ananthamurthy, ex-VC H.P. Kincha, political scientist Valerian Rodrigues, Haragopal & V.P. Niranjanaradhya.
The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023 Karnataka will implement new education policy next year, says Sudhakar Minister for Higher Education M.C. Sudhakar has said that the State government will implement the State education policy in the next academic year.
The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023 Explained | What are the findings of the Parliament panel on the New Education Policy? Panel recommends actions to improve higher edu access for SEDGs, increase employability, ensure gender balance, develop degree courses in regional languages, diversify HEFA funding sources, review interest rates, and assess MEME system.
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The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 National Education Policy 2020 | Multiple entry, exit option in higher studies may not suit India: House panel In a report titled ‘Implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020 in Higher Education’ Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education has advised the Centre to hold discussions with all stakeholders on multiple entry, multiple exit option.
The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023 Three-stage structure for public education The State has decided not to go with the new pedagogical structure defined in the National Education Policy (NEP
The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023 Uttar Pradesh to ease burden on pupils under new education policy “According to the new National Education Policy, there will be only 29 hours of teaching a week in state schools.,” a statement from the Information and Public Relations, Department said.
The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023 In West Bengal, teachers largely welcome State’s new education policy West Bengal teachers welcome new education policy, calling it more scientific and far-sighted than Centre's proposals. Headmistress Ray supports 5+4+2+2 structure, three-language formula, and State language in all schools. Sulagna Mukhopadhyay suggests possibilities in rural/urban schools, English language/reading habits in govt. schools. Rural teacher praises accreditation/ranking, compulsory posting in rural…
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023 West Bengal’s new education policy to focus on three-language formula West Bengal government notifies SEP to retain 5+4+2+2 school structure; Expert Committee's recommendations accepted
The Conversation · Sep 3, 2023 'Co-design' is the latest buzzword in Indigenous education policy. Does it live up to the hype? Co-design is the new buzz word being applied to relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.