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Andhra Pradesh School Education Department declares half-day classes for students from March 18

The School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh has declared half-day schools for students of Classes I to IX across the State from March 18 (Monday).

The Hindu · Mar 18, 2024

Suspended schoolteacher accused of ‘provoking’ fraternity against State

Tamil Nadu teacher suspended for criticizing government on social media faces disciplinary action for provoking fellow teachers.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 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

School Education Department takes steps to re-admit tribal children from Nattakkal in Kil Kotagiri to school

Nilgiris School Education Dept. steps in to help 10 tribal children attend school after road to nearest school damaged. Officials held talks with estate management to allow vehicle to use estate road, and are considering reopening school at Kootaada estate if road is re-laid.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Andhra Pradesh Education Dept. issues orders restricting use of mobile phones by teachers inside classrooms

School Education Dept. has issued orders to restrict use of mobile phones in classrooms to improve attention span of teachers and students. Education Minister Botcha Satyanarayana, along with officials, discussed impact of mobile phones in schools. Orders issued to regulate use of cell phones in AP schools, in accordance with…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

SC says it is a ‘problem’ if J&K academic was suspended for appearing in Article 370 case

The School Education Department had placed Zaroor Ahmed Bhat, a senior lecturer of political science under suspension with immediate effect for violation of provisions of Jammu & Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, Jammu & Kashmir Government Employees Conduct Rules and J&K Leave Rules.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Will quit if 100% GER in schools is not achieved by Sept. 5, says Praveen Prakash

Praveen Prakash, Principal Sec. for School Education, vows to resign from IAS if State fails to achieve 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in schools. He urges staff/officers to use volunteer system, village/ward secretariats to ensure accurate enrolment of every student aged 5-18. He will leave IAS if data is inaccurate/any…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Notice served on school for declaring 10 days of holiday for RSS meet

School Education Dept. served notice on JSS Public School in Udhagamandalam for declaring 10 days of holiday for an RSS meeting. Parents complained as students had already lost two days of school year due to heavy rain. Chief Educational Officer asked school to explain. Event concluded on Friday.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Educational divisions in A.P. increased to 74 from 53 on a par with revenue divisions

The School Education Department has set the ball rolling for restructuring of the existing 53 educational divisions into 74 on a par with the 74 revenue divisions, to strengthen the supervisory mechanism of the department and ensure one Deputy Educational Officer post in each division

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Half-day schools extended till June 24 in Andhra Pradesh

In view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, the School Education Department has decided to extend half-day schools by another week, till June 24

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023