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Education
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.
With Textbook Changes, New ‘Facts’ For a New Nation, and a Bid to Control Public Memory
Rohan Chopra | 9 April 2024 | Newslaundry
Under Attack from Hindutva Forces, 'Convent' Schools Fight for Survival
John Dayal | 7 April 2024 | The Wire
SC Stays Order Against Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Law: A Look at Madrasa Education in the State
Manish Sahu | 7 April 2024 | The Indian Express
NCERT Drops 3 Babri Demolition References, Revises Ayodhya Dispute Section in Class 12 Political Science Book
Ritika Chopra | 6 April 2024 | The Indian Express
NCERT Tweaks Class 12th History Book: Harappans Indigenous, Doubts Over Aryan Migration
Ritika Chopra | 5 April 2024 | The Indian Express
Centre Hands Over 62% of New Sainik Schools to Sangh Parivar, BJP Politicians and Allies
Astha Savyasachi | 3 April 2024 | The Reporters’ Collective
8-year-old Dalit Beaten for Touching Upper Caste Man's Bucket in Rajasthan
1 April 2024 | Deccan Herald
NCERT Promotes Private Coaching and Dummy Schools: Academics Criticise Reduced School Syllabus
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 24 March 2024 | The Telegraph
India Court Effectively Bans Madrasas in Big State Before Election
Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N. Das | 23 March 2024 | Reuters
Ensure Maximum Attendance for PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' or Lose Affiliation: CBSE to Schools
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 20 March 2024 | The Telegraph
Can a Teacher be Compelled to Offer Prayers in School Premises?
Subhash Gatade | 11 March 2024 | Kafila
‘Dubious Funding’ and ‘Unrecognised’ Madrasas — An Excuse to Launch Assault on Islamic Seminary?
Pratikshit Singh | 10 March 2024 | The Mooknayak
How ‘clerical error’ in form led to suspension of three Muslim teachers over ‘religious conversion’
Zafar Aafaq | 28 February 2024 | Scroll.in
'Harassed Because of My Caste,' Says Dalit Govt Teacher Suspended Over 'Saraswati Worship' Row
Deep Mukherjee | 28 February 2024 | The Wire
Akbar was a 'rapist', says Rajasthan education mantri, cites 'historical narratives'
Shoeb Khan and Suparna Roy | 28 February 2024 | Times of India
Odisha: Teachers become cash footsoldiers for Naveen Patnaik government's ‘populist’ measures
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 28 February 2024 | The Telegraph
Kota: Three Muslim Govt School Teachers Suspended Over 'Forced Religious Conversion' of Students
Yaqut Ali | 27 February 2024 | The Wire
Rajasthan: School teacher says ‘Goddess Saraswati contributed nothing for education’, suspended
Ashesh Mallick | 24 February 2024 | Indiatv
How RSS textbooks are reshaping Indian history and science under Modi
Snigdhendu Bhattacharya | 19 February 2024 | Al Jazeera
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