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This section explores the state of academic freedom in India’s school education system. It examines the autonomy of educators, the inclusivity of curricula, the role of state and private actors, and the impact of policy shifts on pedagogy. The page aims to document key trends, challenges, and interventions affecting critical thinking, historical accuracy, and freedom of expression in schools nationwide.

Academic Freedom 10/23/26 Academic Freedom 10/23/26

Uttarakhand Drafts Religious Education Curriculum For Classes 1–12, Awaits Approval

23 October 2026 | BW Education

Academic Freedom 10/22/26 Academic Freedom 10/22/26

Gujarat Govt tightens school entry rules; outsiders can't enter without permission

PTI | 22 October 2026 | Hindustan Times

Academic Freedom 10/22/26 Academic Freedom 10/22/26

Uttarakhand Ends Friday off for Madrasas, Orders Sunday as Weekly Holiday

22 October 2026 | The Scroll

Academic Freedom 10/14/26 Academic Freedom 10/14/26

By Rewriting Textbooks, India Is Weakening Spirit of Enquiry Mandated by the Constitution

Faisal CK | 14 October 2026 | The Scroll

Academic Freedom 9/30/26 Academic Freedom 9/30/26

NCERT Class 9 Book Calls ‘Ram Rajya’ Model of Good Governance, NEP 2020 ‘Excellent’ Case of Policymaking

Fareeha Iftikhar | 30 September 2026 | The Print

Academic Freedom 9/30/26 Academic Freedom 9/30/26

Mughal’s ‘brutality’ against Sikh Gurus part of NCERT textbook

Sanjay Maurya | 30 September 2026 | Hindustan Times

Academic Freedom 9/30/26 Academic Freedom 9/30/26

New NCERT Social Science Text Replaces European Revolutions with Resistance Movements in Medieval India

Maitri Porecha | 30 September 2026 | The Hindu

Academic Freedom 9/30/26 Academic Freedom 9/30/26

New NCERT Textbook Omits Chapters on European Revolutions, Prioritises 'Impact of Foreign Invasions' on India

30 September 2026 | The Wire

Academic Freedom 9/23/26 Academic Freedom 9/23/26

How CBSE's Three-Language Policy and Textbook Delays Are Affecting Class IX Students

Shillpi A Singh | 23 September 2026 | The Wire

Academic Freedom 9/17/26 Academic Freedom 9/17/26

Ex-ABVP Convenor, PM-EAC Members in NCERT’s New English and Economics Textbook Committees

17 September 2026 | The Indian Express

Academic Freedom 9/16/26 Academic Freedom 9/16/26

School to Varsity, Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s ‘Life, Contribution & Legacy’ in Syllabi

Subhankar Chowdhury | 16 September 2026 | The Telegraph

Academic Freedom 9/16/26 Academic Freedom 9/16/26

Delhi Govt Schools Asked to Mark Modi’s Birthday with Grand Diya Lighting on Campus, Teacher Visits to Topper Homes

Aparna Kalra | 16 September 2026 | The Wire

Academic Freedom 9/10/26 Academic Freedom 9/10/26

Class 8 Dalit Student Alleges Caste-Based Discrimination by Teacher at Lakhimpur Kheri Govt School

Geetha Sunil Pillai | 10 September 2026 | The Mooknayak

Academic Freedom 9/8/26 Academic Freedom 9/8/26

UP Board Textbooks Set for Major Revamp with Focus on Indian Knowledge System

08 September 2026 | The Hindustan Times

Academic Freedom 9/5/26 Academic Freedom 9/5/26

West Bengal Govt to Set up 1,000 RSS-Run Schools

Saugar Sengupta | 05 September 2026 | The Pioneer

Academic Freedom 8/28/26 Academic Freedom 8/28/26

‘Beaten for Reading Malala’: In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Group Reading Books Alleges VHP, Bajrang Dal Assault

Tarushi Aswani | 28 August 2026 | The Wire

Academic Freedom 8/27/26 Academic Freedom 8/27/26

Gen Alpha Protest Until Midnight, Chhattisgarh Edu Minister Dials Them, Agrees to Demands

27 August 2026 | The Times of India

Academic Freedom 8/20/26 Academic Freedom 8/20/26

RSS-Linked Academics in NCERT Textbook Panel

PTI | 20 August 2026 | The Hindu

Academic Freedom 8/19/26 Academic Freedom 8/19/26

NCERT Rejigs Class 11, 12 Political Science Team; Four Members Have RSS, BJP Links

19 August 2026 | The Telegraph

Academic Freedom 8/17/26 Academic Freedom 8/17/26

Rajasthan Restricts Outsiders from Govt Schools amid CJP’s ‘School Thik Karo’ Campaign; CJP Vows to Continue Inspections

17 August 2026 | Maktoob

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