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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Two-language formula disadvantage to state board students: SCERT director
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Rahul Rekhawar, the director of Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), on Friday said students from state board-run schools were at a disadvantage because of the two-language formula when compared with students from other boards. "Only two languages are taught in state board-run schools from Std I, whereas three languages are taught in all other medium schools of all boards. Thus, children studying in state board schools are at a disadvantage. Therefore, the students of Marathi- and English-medium state board schools have been provided the option of learning a third Indian language," an official release stated, quoting Rekhawar. He was addressing the state-level review meeting of the education department in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Rekhawar said the education machinery needed to gear up to adopt the proposed National Credit Framework for school education. "The credit system will be helpful for students in competing at higher levels of studies in their academic career," he said. The two-day review meeting, which was the first-of-its-kind high-profile event of the education department held in the city, was attended by top officials, including the principal secretary of the education department, Ranjit Singh Deol, and education commissioner Sachindra Pratap Singh, among others. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The meeting will discuss key initiatives, including developing an action plan for 'Vision 2024-27', upgrading the NEP tracker, introducing Period Assessment Tests, boosting enrolment in Adarsh and PM Shri schools, establishing Eco Clubs, and promoting addiction-free schools. Additionally, the agenda includes surprise school inspections, ensuring student safety, implementing accidental insurance for students, and taking action against unauthorized schools. Collective efforts needed to fulfil expectations of parents: Bhuse School education minister Dada Bhuse appealed to the education department officials to take collective efforts to fulfil the expectations of students and their parents. "We have made a rocking start to the new academic year by holding grand welcoming programmes across the state. It is now our duty to provide quality education and offer all facilities and amenities to students," he said. While Bhuse joined the review meeting only by night, the minister of state for school education, Pankaj Bhoyar, failed to turn up for the key event on the first day.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
2-language formula a pitfall for SCERT students: Director
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Students in the state board-run schools are facing a disadvantage because of the two-language formula, said Rahul Rekhawar, director of Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) on Friday during a state-level review meeting of education department in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. "Only two languages are taught in state board-run schools from Standard I, whereas three languages are there in curriculum of other schools of all boards. Thus, children studying in state board schools are at a disadvantage. Therefore, students of Marathi and English medium state board schools have been provided the option of learning any third Indian language," an official release, quoting Rekhawar, stated. Comments from the top SCERT official have come in the wake of political uproar over making Hindi 'compulsory' for students of the state board from Standard I. Rekhawar also said the education machinery needs to gear up to adopt the proposed National Credit Framework for school education. "The credit system will be helpful for students in competing at higher levels of studies in their academic career," he said. The first-of-its-kind two-day review meeting was attended by top officials, including Ranjit Singh Deol, principal secretary of the education department, and education commissioner Sachindra Pratap Singh, among others. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo It is expected to discuss the implementation of different govt schemes and programmes for the academic year 2025-26. An action plan for 'Vision 2047' is one of the key agendas of the meeting. Charting out a blueprint for upgrading the NEP tracker and implementing the Period Assessment Test, increasing enrolment in Adarsh and PM Shri schools, forming eco clubs in schools, reviewing the preparation of 'idol teachers' in Maharashtra and effectively implementing an addiction-free campaign in schools are among the key matters the meeting will look into. The meeting will also dwell upon methods of carrying out surprise visits and inspecting schools, checking the status of safety measures for students, implementing an accidental insurance policy for students, and taking action against illegal schools, the authorities said.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Academic Session Ends: Teachers to Work Through Mid-May
1 2 3 Nagpur: The 2024-25 academic session concluded on Friday, with final examinations finishing across Maharashtra in state board affiliated schools. While students begin their summer holiday from April 26, teaching staff shall continue to report till mid-May, due to other responsibilities. Milind Wankhede, founder-president of Vidarbha Prathmik Shikshak Sangh , said, "Educational authorities have mandated that schools must provide academic support and mid-day meals to attending pupils through April 30. Primary school teachers must work until May 9, while secondary school staff will continue until May 14. This will help teachers to complete administrative duties and prepare for next term." Schools must provide 220 instructional days yearly, ensuring 800 teaching hours for Class 1 to 5 (excluding examinations) and 1,000 hours for Class 6 onwards. The Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) altered the schedule this year, moving final examinations from early April to mid-April, concluding on April 25. As the academic year ends on April 25, schools will release annual results on May 1. Staff will continue school activities, including recruitment efforts for the next session. Wankhede said, "Declining enrolment in govt and aided schools threatens teaching positions. Every school must try to increase student numbers by 10% before the new term starts on June 26." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Intel Laptops + 1:1 Support for Your Team Lenovo Pro Benefits Learn More Undo Adding that teachers get enough holidays, Wankhede said, "Teachers get 128 holidays annually, comprising 76 public holidays, summer and Diwali breaks, and 52 Sundays. Of 365 days, 237 are allocated to school activities, fulfilling required teaching hours."
