Education Policy
NCERT responds to backlash over Class 6 Kannada textbook R3, justifies ‘Krishna’ title: ‘One of the major rivers’
NCERT responded to backlash over Class 6 Kannada textbook R3 as it justified ‘Krishna’ title. It also issued clarification on vegetarian-centric argument after academicians accused it of cultural and ideological imposition.
2 min read25 Jun 2026Bihar minister Mithlesh Tiwari asks ‘zaroorat kya hai education ki’ on girls' schooling, sparks outrage
Mithilesh Tiwari, MLA from Baikunthpur, Gopalganj, faced backlash for controversial remarks about girls' education.
3 min read11 May 2026US Education Department transfers student loan management to Treasury Dept — Here's what changes for borrowers
The US Education Department has transferred student loans to the Treasury Department, marking a significant step toward the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency. Here's what changes for the borrowers:
2 min read20 Mar 2026Parent control vs child's right to privacy: US SC blocks California law protecting transgender students from being outed
The US SC has blocked a state law which blocked California schools from bypassing a student's consent to notify their parents if children identify as transgender. The judgement came as conservative and religious groups pushed for increased parental control over their children's right to privacy.
2 min read3 Mar 2026CBSE board exams now twice a year: Is May attempt mandatory? Who can appear? Key FAQs answered
CBSE has introduced biannual board exams for Class 10 students, with the first phase in February and a retake option in May for those dissatisfied with their scores. The February attempt is mandatory, while the May exam is optional for improvement.
3 min read26 Jun 2025Education crisis: Don’t let fads disrupt the fundamentals of learning
State-wise educational outcomes in India don’t differ much by prosperity. Getting schooling right has more to do with how consistently a state sticks to the basics of education— regardless of administrative shifts. Here’s the formula.
4 min read25 Jun 2025Hindi ‘mandatory’ as third language in Maharashtra schools; Marathi groups decry ‘backdoor imposition’
The Maharashtra government has made Hindi a mandatory third language for students in Marathi and English medium schools from Classes 1 to 5, prompting criticism from Marathi advocates who view it as a backdoor imposition after prior withdrawal.
1 min read18 Jun 2025Donald Trump administration pushes Supreme Court to scrap Department of Education, shifting control to states
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to proceed with dismantling the Department of Education, transferring oversight to states. This plan faces legal challenges from 20 states and unions, claiming it violates constitutional authority.
2 min read6 Jun 2025School fee hike row: DPS Dwarka cancels order striking names of 30 students over failure to pay hiked fee
DPS Dwarka has withdrawn its order expelling over 30 students due to unpaid fees, following a directive from the Delhi high court.
1 min read5 Jun 2025India’s consensus on school education makes space for optimism
A remarkable convergence of views on this elementary matter of the country’s social and economic well-being offers us the common ground needed to do what must be done for education. Here’s what all parties largely agree on.
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