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India Today
2 days ago
- General
- India Today
Kerala schools to offer grace marks for students who develop reading habits
Kerala's state-run schools are set to introduce special incentives for students who develop strong reading habits, starting next academic year. State General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Wednesday that 'grace marks' will be awarded to students who actively participate in reading-related part of the initiative, schools will set aside a dedicated period each week for reading books, newspapers, and other materials. For Classes 1 to 4, these sessions will focus on age-appropriate reading exercises, while students from Classes 5 to 12 will engage in newspaper-based activities and related follow-up will undergo training to effectively conduct these sessions, and a dedicated handbook will be developed to guide the process. The Education Department is also exploring the possibility of adding a reading-centric category to 'Kalolsavam,' Kerala's annual school arts festival.- Ends
NDTV
2 days ago
- General
- NDTV
School children To Get 'Grace Marks' For Reading In Kerala
Children in state-run schools in Kerala will soon receive "grace marks" for cultivating reading habits, starting from the next academic year, State General Education Minister V Sivankutty said on Wednesday. A dedicated period will be set aside for reading books, newspapers, and related activities, the minister said in a Facebook post. "Grace marks will be awarded from the next academic year to children who engage in activities that promote reading habits," Sivankutty added. For students in grades one to four, weekly sessions will focus on appropriate reading activities, while students in grades five to twelve will have similar sessions linked to newspaper reading and other follow-up exercises, he stated. Teachers will receive training, and a handbook will be prepared to guide reading-related activities. The Education Department is also considering including a reading-focused segment in "Kalolsavam," the annual school arts festival, the minister said.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Kerala To Reward Grace Marks To School Students For Reading Activities
Last Updated: Kerala will award grace marks to students who develop reading habits, with a dedicated period for books, newspapers, and related activities from the next academic year. Kerala's state-run schools will soon reward students with 'grace marks" for developing reading habits, starting from the next academic year, State General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Wednesday. In a Facebook post, the minister said a dedicated period would be allocated for reading books, newspapers, and related activities as part of the initiative. 'Grace marks will be awarded from the next academic year to children who engage in activities that promote reading habits," Sivankutty said. The programme will cater to students across all school levels. For those in grades one to four, weekly sessions will focus on age-appropriate reading activities. Students in grades five to twelve will participate in similar sessions, with a focus on newspaper reading and follow-up exercises, he explained. To ensure effective implementation, teachers will be given training, and a handbook will be prepared to guide the reading-related activities. Sivankutty added that the Education Department is also considering the inclusion of a reading-focused segment in 'Kalolsavam," the state's annual school arts festival, to further encourage literacy and reading engagement among students. Kerala Minister Denies Centre's Claim Of School Closures, Calls It 'Baseless' Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Tuesday strongly rejected the Centre's assertion that more than 200 government schools in the state have been shut down. Calling the claim 'baseless" and a deliberate attempt to tarnish Kerala's image, the minister stressed that no government school has been closed in the state over the past nine years. In a Facebook post, Sivankutty clarified that the figures cited by the Centre actually refer to Multi Grade Learning Centres (MGLCs), which were launched in 1992 under the District Primary Education Programme (DPEP). These centres, he explained, could not function as schools after the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, prompting their phased closure. The minister added that students from these centres were provided with free transportation and other facilities to attend nearby schools, ensuring uninterrupted access to education. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Kerala schools to reward reading habits with grace marks and special reading-sessions
Children in state-run schools in Kerala will soon receive 'grace marks' for cultivating reading habits, starting from the next academic year, State General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Wednesday. A dedicated period will be set aside for reading books, newspapers, and related activities, the minister said in a Facebook post. 'Grace marks will be awarded from the next academic year to children who engage in activities that promote reading habits,' Sivankutty added. For students in grades one to four, weekly sessions will focus on appropriate reading activities, while students in grades five to twelve will have similar sessions linked to newspaper reading and other follow-up exercises, he stated. Teachers will receive training, and a handbook will be prepared to guide reading-related activities. The Education Department is also considering including a reading-focused segment in 'Kalolsavam,' the annual school arts festival, the minister said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
School children to get 'grace marks' for reading in Kerala, dedicated period to be set aside for reading
Children in state-run schools in Kerala will receive "grace marks" for cultivating reading habits, starting from the next academic year, State General Education Minister V Sivankutty said on Wednesday. Children in state-run schools in Kerala will receive "grace marks" for cultivating reading habits, starting from the next academic year, State General Education Minister V Sivankutty said on Wednesday. (Representative image)( HT File Photo) A dedicated period will be set aside for reading books, newspapers, and related activities, the minister said in a Facebook post. 'Grace marks will be awarded from the next academic year to children who engage in activities that promote reading habits,' Sivankutty added. For students in grades one to four, weekly sessions will focus on appropriate reading activities, while students in grades five to twelve will have similar sessions linked to newspaper reading and other follow-up exercises, he stated. Teachers will receive training, and a handbook will be prepared to guide reading-related activities. The Education Department is also considering including a reading-focused segment in 'Kalolsavam,' the annual school arts festival, the minister said.
