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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt inks 2 MoUs to enhance school education, promote math, science learning
Advt Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two organisations to provide quality, experiential learning and make education more engaging for students across the MoUs were inked with Khan Academy and Sri Sri Rural Development Trust (SSRDT) in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra agreements aim to bring technology-driven, learner-centric education into classrooms and promote foundational learning in mathematics and science, as well as holistic school development, a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) at the MoU signing ceremony, Fadnavis said, "This is a crucial step toward making education more engaging and effective for students. These partnerships will play a vital role in nurturing curiosity and talent among young learners." Under the partnership with Khan Academy, the state will launch the 'Dr Jayant Narlikar Maths and Science Learning Enhancement Programme' for students from grades 1 to 10. The programme will offer curriculum-aligned content in Marathi and English to strengthen conceptual understanding, supported by self-paced video-based learning modules, said the initiative will be implemented over three years by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT).The collaboration with Sri Sri Rural Development Trust, part of the Bengaluru-based Art of Living Foundation, will focus on implementing experiential learning models in 150 selected government schools. The programme includes school development planning, infrastructure improvement, teacher training, student capacity building, and enhanced community project will initially include model schools under the National Education Policy 's 'School Complex' concept, including PM Shri and CM Shri schools. The rural trust will focus on infrastructure, learning outcomes, and strengthening the school ecosystem, the statement added.
India Today
31-07-2025
- Science
- India Today
Maharashtra launches new maths and science programme for Classes 1 to 10
In a major step to improve the quality of school education, the Maharashtra government has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Khan Academy and the Sri Sri Rural Development Trust (SSRDT). The agreements aim to make learning more engaging through technology, experiential models, and a stronger focus on foundational MoUs were signed on Wednesday in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Calling it a significant move, Fadnavis said, 'This is a crucial step towards making education more engaging and effective for students. These partnerships will play a vital role in nurturing curiosity and talent amongst young learners.'advertisementNEW MATHS AND SCIENCE PROGRAMMES FOR CLASSES 1 TO 10Under the collaboration with Khan Academy, the state will roll out the Dr Jayant Narlikar Maths and Science Learning Enhancement Programme for students in Classes 1 to 10. The three-year initiative, to be implemented by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), will provide curriculum-aligned content in both Marathi and English. Lessons will include video-based, self-paced modules designed to strengthen conceptual understanding in mathematics and LEARNING IN SCHOOLS The partnership with SSRDT, an initiative of the Art of Living Foundation, will focus on holistic school development in 150 selected government schools. The programme will emphasise experiential learning and include:School development planningInfrastructure upgradesTeacher trainingStudent skill and capacity buildingStronger community participationThese efforts will initially cover model schools set up under the National Education Policy's School Complex framework, including PM Shri and CM Shri schools. According to the Chief Minister's Office, the initiative aims not only to improve learning outcomes but also to strengthen the entire school ecosystem, especially in rural areas.(With PTI inputs)- Ends
