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India Today
12 minutes ago
- Politics
- India Today
Bill being drafted for unified higher education regulator: Education ministry
The Ministry of Education (MoE) is in the process of drafting legislation to establish the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), which is proposed as a unified regulatory body for the country's higher education development was confirmed by Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on July HECI, as envisioned by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, will serve as an umbrella authority with four distinct verticals to independently handle regulation, accreditation, funding, and academic UNDER NEP 2020 In his reply, Majumdar stated, "The National Education Policy 2020 envisions a 'light but tight' regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency, and resource efficiency of the educational system through audit and public disclosure, while encouraging innovation and out-of-the-box ideas through autonomy, good governance and empowerment."He further added that in alignment with this vision, the ministry is actively drafting a bill to set up the Higher Education Commission of creation of HECI would lead to the phasing out of existing regulators, namely the University Grants Commission (UGC), which oversees general higher education, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), responsible for technical education, and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), which governs teacher ATTEMPTS TO FORM HECIThe idea of a unified regulator is not new. The first draft of the HECI Bill was introduced in 2018, when the government published it for public feedback and stakeholder consultation. However, the proposal did not move forward at the time.A renewed push for the HECI was seen after Dharmendra Pradhan took over as the Union Education Minister in July then, the need for a consolidated regulatory system has been highlighted as essential for overhauling India's fragmented higher education A UNIFIED BODY MATTERSThe NEP 2020 underscores that the current regulatory landscape is in need of a 'complete overhaul' to energise and streamline the higher education sector.A single authority like the HECI is seen as critical to removing duplication of roles and ensuring better coordination across disciplines, including arts, science, technology, and teacher consolidating functions currently managed by three separate bodies, the proposed commission aims to reduce bureaucracy, simplify decision-making, and ensure more efficient allocation of details, including the final draft of the HECI Bill, are expected to be released by the Ministry of Education once the internal drafting process is complete.- EndsMust Watch
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Police probing death of Form 1 student in Sabah, says Fadhlina
Fadhlina said the MoE was fully cooperating with the authorities regarding the incident involving the female student. — Malay Mail photo KUALA LUMPUR (July 18): The death of a Form 1 student who allegedly fell from a third-floor dormitory at SMKA Tun Datu Mustafa Limauan, Sabah, is now under police investigation, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the Ministry of Education (MoE) was fully cooperating with the authorities regarding the incident involving the female student. 'The ministry's top management and I visited the family at the hospital to ensure their needs are met and their welfare is taken care of. 'The Sabah Education Department (JPN) has also provided immediate assistance to the family, including in terms of psychosocial support,' she said in a Facebook post today. Fadhlina appealed to the public to refrain from speculation that could hinder the investigation and to respect the family's privacy. 'Action will be taken in accordance with the investigation's outcome,' she said while expressing condolences to the family and praying for their strength and patience during this difficult time. Yesterday, a Facebook user, Dun Sindumin Sipitang, shared a post about the incident involving a student, a former pupil of SK Pantai Sipitang, who was laid to rest at Tanjung Ubi Cemetery, Kampung Mesapol. — Bernama Fadhlina Sidek lead SMKA Tun Datu Mustafa Limauan
Otago Daily Times
4 days ago
- Otago Daily Times
Intervention to continue at troubled school
Troubled Totara School is now advertising for a new principal. However, after 16 months of statutory intervention, the Ministry of Education (MoE) says the primary school still needs support, so the intervention will continue. MoE acting hautū (leader) Te Tai Runga (south) Andrea Williams said the commissioner would remain until a new principal and board were in place, with the principal's appointment crucial to the school's recovery. The school has been under management since March 2024 following staff departures, a board resignation and parent withdrawals. Commissioner Cleave Hay was appointed by the ministry in March last year as limited statutory manager after issues arising at the school were brought to the ministry in January 2024. He said the new principal would be a key factor in restoring the school back to its former roll and staffing. "The new principal will be a key determinant in where Totara School goes over the next few years as far as the work to restore the school, but how long the regrowth will take is hard to tell. The rural school was funded for 72 pupils last year. The roll is now sitting at 20, after plummeting as low as 17 earlier this year. The school had two classroom teachers, a relief principal and two part-time teacher aides at present and also employed an administrator and a part-time caretaker, Mr Hay said. Last month, principal Sandra Spekreijse resigned after six months of mystery leave while "still employed" following a "playground incident". Mrs Spekreijse was appointed principal in 2021. A MoE-led report delivered by Mr Hay last year stated the ongoing operation of the school was caused by issues at the school around relational trust, governance and management of relationships, communication breakdowns and pupils leaving. Mr Hay said after many "community consultations" it had been established the new principal was key to the future success of the school". Sam Winterbourn took over as acting principal at the school in November last year, after Mrs Spekreijse left on indeterminate leave following an investigation into a playground incident in which a junior pupil was allegedly attacked by a senior pupil. While the results of the investigation remained confidential, last month Mr Hay said internal processes had been implemented at the school. Relief principal Judy Elvidge has been acting principal since early February this year, when the roll was 17. Under her guidance, the school roll has risen to 20. Mr Hay said there had been "no real changes" at the school while the recruitment process was under way. Mrs Elvidge would remain acting principal until a new principal was appointed, Mr Hay said. While it was hopeful to have a new principal start at the beginning of term four, that would be negotiable, he said. "I want the best appointee, it's not just about the timing," he said. Ideally, he would prefer the new principal to start before electing new board members, Mr Hay said. "The ministry still have to agree that there should be a board established upon my recommendation. Mr Hay, who has taken responsibility for employment, communications and policy establishment at Totara School since the intervention, said he had held monthly governance meetings with the acting principal. "We have had a reasonable amount of people come along to those meetings, and parents who are showing an interest. "I don't think there will be a problem gaining enough interest to re-establish a board there." He said the school was in "very good heart" and those who were there were "very supportive".
Otago Daily Times
4 days ago
- Otago Daily Times
School intervention to remain
Troubled Totara School is now advertising for a new principal. However, after 16 months of statutory intervention, the Ministry of Education (MoE) says the primary school still needs support, so the intervention will continue. MoE acting hautū (leader) Te Tai Runga (south) Andrea Williams said the commissioner would remain until a new principal and board were in place, with the principal's appointment crucial to the school's recovery. The school has been under management since March 2024 following staff departures, a board resignation and parent withdrawals. Commissioner Cleave Hay was appointed by the ministry in March last year as limited statutory manager after issues arising at the school were brought to the ministry in January 2024. He said the new principal would be a key factor in restoring the school back to its former roll and staffing. "The new principal will be a key determinant in where Totara School goes over the next few years as far as the work to restore the school, but how long the regrowth will take is hard to tell. The rural school was funded for 72 pupils last year. The roll is now sitting at 20, after plummeting as low as 17 earlier this year. The school had two classroom teachers, a relief principal and two part-time teacher aides at present and also employed an administrator and a part-time caretaker, Mr Hay said. Last month, principal Sandra Spekreijse resigned after six months of mystery leave while "still employed" following a "playground incident". Mrs Spekreijse was appointed principal in 2021. A MoE-led report delivered by Mr Hay last year stated the ongoing operation of the school was caused by issues at the school around relational trust, governance and management of relationships, communication breakdowns and pupils leaving. Mr Hay said after many "community consultations" it had been established the new principal was key to the future success of the school". Sam Winterbourn took over as acting principal at the school in November last year, after Mrs Spekreijse left on indeterminate leave following an investigation into a playground incident in which a junior pupil was allegedly attacked by a senior pupil. While the results of the investigation remained confidential, last month Mr Hay said internal processes had been implemented at the school. Relief principal Judy Elvidge has been acting principal since early February this year, when the roll was 17. Under her guidance, the school roll has risen to 20. Mr Hay said there had been "no real changes" at the school while the recruitment process was under way. Mrs Elvidge would remain acting principal until a new principal was appointed, Mr Hay said. While it was hopeful to have a new principal start at the beginning of term four, that would be negotiable, he said. "I want the best appointee, it's not just about the timing," he said. Ideally, he would prefer the new principal to start before electing new board members, Mr Hay said. "The ministry still have to agree that there should be a board established upon my recommendation. Mr Hay, who has taken responsibility for employment, communications and policy establishment at Totara School since the intervention, said he had held monthly governance meetings with the acting principal. "We have had a reasonable amount of people come along to those meetings, and parents who are showing an interest. "I don't think there will be a problem gaining enough interest to re-establish a board there." He said the school was in "very good heart" and those who were there were "very supportive".
Observer
5 days ago
- General
- Observer
Education Ministry announces results of General Education Diploma exams
Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MoH) announced the results of the General Education Diploma (GED) examinations and its equivalents for the first semester of the academic year 2024/2025. Dr Madiha bint Ahmed al Shaibaniyah, Minister of Education, approved the results, commending students for their commitment and perseverance. She also acknowledged the vital role of families in supporting students to achieve their educational aspirations. According to MoE, A total of 54,856 students sat for the GED exams, recording a success rate of 82.83 per cent. Students from private schools offering bilingual education achieved a pass rate of 91.58 per cent, while students of the Royal Guard of OmanTechnical College (bilingual education) achieved a full 100 per cent success rate. The success rate in the General Education and Islamic Sciences stood at 100 per cent, and the Special Education stream recorded 86.89 per cent. Students in the Vocational and Technical Education stream also attained a 100 per cent success rate. The results will be accessible starting from Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 4:00 pm. Students can obtain their results via SMS by sending a text message that includes their seat number to 90200 through OmanTel, Ooredoo or Vodafone networks. The results will also be available later on the Ministry's Educational Portal.
