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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.
UP: School asks students to ‘defend Israel’ in debate competition; sparks outrage
Ghazala Ahmad | 12 December 2023 | Maktoob Media
NCERT panel recommends inclusion of Ramayana, Mahabharata in school textbooks
HT Correspondent | 21 November 2023 | Hindustan Times
35-member NCERT panel to set SST syllabus for Class 6-12
Manas Pratim Ghosh | 15 November 2023 | Times of India
Scientists flag NCERT's 'misleading' Chandrayaan content, demand withdrawal
Kalyan Ray | 30 October 2023 | Deccan Herald
Government Defends NCERT Modules Crediting Modi With Chandrayaan-3 Success
27 October 2023 | The Wire
NCERT panel recommends replacing ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ in school textbooks
Fareeha Iftikhar | 25 October 2023 | Hindustan Times
Lucknow Principal Suspended For Allowing Students to do Namaz Inside School
22 October 2023| The Wire
Gujarat: Dalit School Principal Dies By Suicide, Had Accused Sarpanch of Casteist Abuse
22 October 2023 | The Wire
NCERT Reading Modules Credit Modi for Success of Chandrayaan-3, Mix Space Science with Vedas
The Wire Staff | 18 October 2023
Schools asked to take parents’ consent for students’ new APAAR card
Express News Service | 15 October 2023
‘Invisible planes in 4th century India, rockets of Krishna’s grandson’: What states want in NCERT books
Sourav Roy Barman | 13 October 2023 | The Print
Slapping of Muzaffarnagar student: SC raises objections over probe, delay in filing FIR; IPS officer to monitor investigation
26 September 2023 | Indian Express
Govt schools in state can now be adopted by private & puprivate & public sector for 5 or 10 years
Sandhya Nair | 19 September 2023 | Indian Express
Private school in Goa at centre of storm after VHP protests students’ workshop at mosque
Pavneet Singh Chadha | 18 September 2023 | The Indian Express
Goa: School Principal Suspended For Taking Students To Mosque For A Workshop To 'Promote Communal Harmony
12 September 2023 | The Outlook
Suspended Kashmiri lecturer appears before inquiry committee, produces leave application, other documents
Peerzada Ashiq | 1 September 2023 | The Hindu
Muzaffarnagar student slapped: UP minorities panel issues summons, NHRC sends notice
30 August 2023 | Indian Express
Delhi Govt school teacher booked for communal remarks in classroom
Jignasa Sinha | 30 August 2023 | Indian Express
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