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State govt schools enrol 3.7 lakh new students this year
State govt schools enrol 3.7 lakh new students this year

Time of India

time14-07-2025

  • General
  • Time of India

State govt schools enrol 3.7 lakh new students this year

Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt primary and middle schools enrolled 3.7 lakh students from LKG to Class VIII for the 2025-26 academic year, which is 53,000 more compared to last year. The increase in enrolment may have been spurred by the launch of admission campaign in March itself, equipping primary schools with smart classrooms, breakfast scheme for primary students, and no admissions in private schools under the Right to Education Act. As per data from the directorate of elementary education, 1,99,547 students enrolled in Class I in Tamil medium, while 61,086 students enrolled in English medium in Class I. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai "Govt primary schools are equipped with smart classrooms, and middle schools with hi-tech labs. These were the main attractions, along with breakfast scheme and 7.5% reservation for govt school students in professional courses," elementary education director P A Naresh said. Nearly two lakh admissions in Tamil medium in Class I show that rural students prefer govt schools. "The main reason for the increase in strength is the launch of admission before private schools. We have also advertised the govt schemes," said R Selvakannan, headmaster, panchayat union primary school in K Paramathi village in Karur district. Some headmasters said the enrolment increased mainly due to no RTE admissions this year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Citing pending dues from the union govt, the state govt did not conduct RTE admissions this year. In a novel initiative, the 4,552 primary and middle schools took part in a 100-days challenge, wherein teachers trained students in basic reading, writing, and math skills. They invited education officials, parents, and civic representatives to test learning levels. "This year, 12,650 schools will take part. It would help to retain students in govt schools and will serve as a good advertisement to attract new students," Naresh said.

‘Smart' beginnings: TN returns to school today
‘Smart' beginnings: TN returns to school today

Time of India

time01-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Time of India

‘Smart' beginnings: TN returns to school today

Chennai: Digital intervention, along with improving reading, writing, and basic arithmetic skills, is the focus in the new academic year as state board schools will reopen on Monday after the summer vacation. With all govt primary schools equipped with smart boards, students will experience digital intervention from Class I onwards this year. Ahead of reopening, city schools have spruced up their campuses and conducted teacher meetings to plan academic activities. "Students will have a unique experience of digital intervention from Class I itself," elementary education director P A Naresh said. All primary schools are provided with smart boards, and middle schools have got hi-tech labs. "Increasing enrolment, sustaining enrolled students, quality intervention, and zero tolerance to Pocso-related offences will be our main focus this year," he further said. With already 1.85 lakh admissions in Class I in govt schools this year, enrolment could exceed four lakh as most parents will enrol their wards in June. For Classes VI to VIII, the state govt has announced a new 'Thiran' initiative to improve reading, learning, and basic maths skills. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Happens When You Massage Baking Soda Into Your Scalp Read More Undo "Improving reading and writing skills of students from Class VI to VIII in Tamil and English is our top priority. We have also instructed the teachers to use online resources for improving pronunciation and spoken language of students," school education director S Kannappan said. To improve basic arithmetic skills, teachers were asked to focus on teaching tables and repeating them every day. The state govt also announced curriculum and syllabus revision for all classes starting from 2025-26. However, citing pending dues from Union govt, the state govt has not conducted RTE admissions in private schools this year. About 70,000 students enrolled in 8,000 private schools every year. Schools such as MCC Higher Secondary School in Chetpet are planning to take foundational classes for exams such as NEET and JEE for students from Class IX and X during the new academic year. "For the lower classes, we are going to concentrate on reading, writing, and spelling contests in the first month," said G Jebadoss Thinakaran, school headmaster. Chennai corporation schools have set a target to increase admissions and improve performance in board exams. "Our priority is to improve our enrolment this year. We also want more top scorers in Classes X and XII board exams. We will try to implement the new initiative to improve reading and writing skills," said Padmaja R, headmistress of Chennai Girls Higher Secondary School in Saidapet. Other board schools, including CBSE, are planning to reopen after the summer vacation, between June 2 and 6.

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