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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
55cr allotted for VETRI schools
Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt has sanctioned 54.73 crore in the first phase to establish Vibrant Education Targeting Reputed Institutions (VETRI) schools to provide intensive coaching and career guidance counselling to students, helping them gain admissions to premier higher education institutes in the country. Designed like the model schools in the state, VETRI initiative would be implemented in 236 govt higher secondary schools. The initiative finds mention in the State Education Policy, wherein a high-performing govt higher secondary school would be identified per block and be provided with facilities akin to model schools. Model schools in each district will lend a helping hand to these VETRI schools by providing academic material and career guidance to students. Under the initiative, weekend support classes will be held for volunteering students of Classes XII and XII for competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and CLAT, among others. Around 240 students across Classes XI and XII in every block would benefit, and the impact would reach around 1 lakh students. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Gold Rates Today in Chennai | Silver Rates Today in Chennai However, a section of educationists contends that the categorization of schools as VETRI schools was a flawed idea that must be done away with. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "If a section of schools become 'VETRI' schools, does this mean that the other schools in the block are failed schools? Why does the govt have to pick and choose schools for upgradation? The govt must uniformly raise the standard of education in all its schools," said L Jawahar Nesan, a former member of the high-level committee formed to frame the SEP. SPCSS-TN general secretary and educationist P B Prince Gajendra Babu echoed similar views. "The discrimination is grounded on the belief that the govt will not be able to provide all facilities for all students and only selected students will be able to achieve what they desire. Such branding of schools is also against Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution." However, school education secretary B Chandramohan said, "Though they will be named VETRI schools, they will be functioning as a hub in the particular block. Any student can enrol for the weekend coaching classes at these VETRI schools. This addresses the concerns of critics that the govt is providing facilities to only a section of schools." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
SPCSS-TN urges CM to hold consultation for better SEP
The State Platform for Common School System – Tamil Nadu (SPCSS-TN) has urged Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to hold direct consultation with members of the High Level Committee, educationists and other forums to strengthen the State Education Policy (SEP). In a letter to the Chief Minister, general secretary, SPCSS - TN P. B. Prince Gajendra Babu said, 'The non-availability of the Report of the High Level Committee in the public domain and the announcement of the policy without placing the draft for discussion, denied the democratic space for people to negotiate on certain proposals in the policy.' The letter further added that the State Policy should be grounded on the premises of the Constitution of India. 'The Policy should set the curricular goals. The policy should ensure that at the completion of basic education in schools, the student should have a clear vision that caste is a discriminatory social practice, and it is against the Constitution of India,' it added. Pointing out that the concept of Model Schools, VETRI Schools and involvement of volunteers in curricular activities are against the concept of Samacheer Kalvi Policy and the principles of Social Justice, he said that a policy cannot sustain inequalities. The letter also pointed out that permanent teaching and non-teaching staff are a must for continuous formative assessment and that budgetary allocations must be made instead of philanthropic contributions.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
SPCSS-TN calls for V-Cs to boycott conference with Governor Ravi
Madurai: The State Platform for Common School System - Tamil Nadu (SPCSS-TN) has strongly condemned the conference of vice-chancellors of state, central, and private universities convened by Governor R N Ravi on April 25-26 at Ooty. The SPCSS-TN called upon teacher and student organisations and university bodies to pass resolutions and ensure that V-Cs boycott the conference. P B Prince Gajendra Babu, general secretary of SPCSS-TN, alleged that the governor deliberately convened the conference without the involvement of the state higher education department to create confusion and doubts in the administration of higher education institutions in the state. "The Tamil Nadu govt, over the course of decades, upheld the right to education and ensured access to school education for all in various ways. The govt is also striving for 100% of students who completed schooling to get higher education as well. State universities were established to allow access to higher education at affordable costs. The National Education Policy 2020 , however, is set to disrupt the structure of education and institutions," he said. The SPCSS-TN further charged that Governor Ravi was unwilling to understand the structure of higher education in the state. By disrespecting state department officials, he is trying to provoke heads of educational institutions against the state govt. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People In Madhya Pradesh Say Goodbye To Mosquitoes With This Revolutionary Solution Mosquito Eliminator Read More Undo "The governor is only the chancellor in state universities. He has absolutely no role in central and private universities. This conference was convened without even any nod from the Centre. This sets a bad precedent that anyone can conduct a conference of V-Cs from all educational institutions," added Babu.
