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NEP doesn't dilute reservations in educational institutions: Pokhriyal
The new National Education Policy (NEP) will not dilute provisions of reservation in educational institutions enshrined in the Constitution, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said
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Elitist mindset behind India's learning poverty, says Abhijit Banerjee
There is evidence to show that enough people don't know about the benefits of education, says Banerjee
 "Elitist mindset behind India's learning poverty, says Abhijit Banerjee")
Kerala govt grants Rs 20 lakh aid for education of children of prisoners
The Kerala government has granted a fund of Rs 20 lakh as financial assistance for the education of children of jail inmates
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Open Book Exam isn't easy: Here is all you need to know about concept
From difference between Open Book exam and other methods, pros and cons of OBE to difficulty level of Open Book Exam, here are answers to some FAQs on OBE
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80% parents in 5 states say digital schooling failed during lockdown: Study
The Oxfam study aimed to assess the impact of the prolonged lockdown on students in multiple areas, including the supply of mid-day meals.
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Education system should meet formidable challenges of 21st century: Naidu
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said he sees an imminent need to reimagine, reinvent and re-engineer the entire education system to effectively meet the many formidable challenges of the 21st century
 "Education system should meet formidable challenges of 21st century: Naidu")
Unacademy turns into unicorn after SoftBank-led funding round
Valuation jumps 3-fold in last six months to $1.45 billion; becomes the second unicorn in edtech space after Byju's
 "Unacademy turns into unicorn after SoftBank-led funding round")
Govt invites suggestions from teachers, principals on NEP implementation
The Ministry of Education has invited suggestions from school teachers and principals on the implementation of the new National Education Policy, Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.
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Online higher education sector to be worth $5 billion by FY25: Report
This will be a ten-fold growth from an industry size of $500 million in FY20
 "Online higher education sector to be worth $5 billion by FY25: Report")
Karnataka to set up 16 varsities, 34 institutions in 3 years: Deputy CM
The Karnataka government would set up 16 universities and 34 autonomous educational institutions in three years, Deputy Chief Minister of the state Dr C N Ashwath Narayan said on Monday.
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NEP envisions imparting 21st century, employability skills: Kasturirangan
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions imparting 21st century and employability skills with no compromise on quality, says its draft panel head K Kasturirangan.
Youngsters in India shunning higher education, new govt survey suggests
Dropout rates at diploma and graduation levels are on the rise, one in five students still drop out from school, but attendance of existing students has improved, a new govt survey on education shows
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New Education Policy 2020 a much awaited reform, will transform lives: PM
In a series of tweets, he said the New Education Policy is based on the pillars of "access, equity, quality, affordability and accountability"
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Letter to BS: School examination system needs a complete overhaul
The marks-centred examination system takes into account only rudimentary understanding of the subjects and doesn't produce questioning minds
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Children in 62% households discontinued education amid Covid-19: Report
The rapid needs assessment was carried out by child rights NGO Save The Children to understand challenges, thematic priorities and impact of coronavirus among target beneficiaries
 "Children in 62% households discontinued education amid Covid-19: Report")
Indian institutions start Amazon Web Services' cloud curricula in colleges
The cloud computing content will be offered as part of the undergraduate degree and postgraduate diploma programmes starting in September 2020
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India making attempt to reduce learning poverty via foundational education
India's learning poverty levels are at new highs, according to World Bank estimates
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Chinks in the armour
The Covid crisis has revealed many shortcomings in India's school education system
A Delhi trust gives wings to underprivileged girls to pursue higher studies
Udayan Care started the Shalini fellowship in 2002 for girls from marginal background who have completed Class X and aspire to study further.
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The faces behind the voices of the ongoing student protests at JNU
Students are against differential fees and also now demand nothing less than the removal of the Vice Chancellor
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