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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.
‘Imposing RSS-BJP Communal Ideology’: In RS, Cong Raises Issue of Preamble Axed from NCERT Textbooks
Sravasti Dasgupta | 07 August 2024 | The Wire
Preamble to the Constitution Dropped from Several Class III and VI Textbooks
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 05 August 2024 | The Telegraph
Schools to Mark Savarkar Jayanti, Article 370 Abrogation: Rajasthan Govt
Rimjhim Singh | 30 July 2024 | Business Standard
From ‘Invaders’ to ‘Ujjayini Meridian’ — the Disservice Textbook Revisions do to Students
Paromita Chakrabarti | 28 July 2024 | The Indian Express
Focusing on Just 1% Schools, Union Budget ‘Completely Ignores’ School Education Sector
Mitra Ranjan | 27 July 2024 | Counterview
'Why Should the State Language be Ignored?': Frown on Hindi Criterion for Tribal Schools
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 26 July 2024 | The Telegraph
How a School Principal’s ‘Speak in English’ Directive Led to an FIR in MP’s Guna
Prateek Goyal | 23 July 2024 | Newslaundry
NCERT Keeps Nehru, Mughals Out of Books, Covid-19 Cited As Primary Reason for Exclusions
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 23 July 2024 | The Telegraph
With New Class 6 Textbook, NCERT Legitimises Hindu Right's 'Sarasvati' Claim
22 July 2024 | The Wire
Provide Uniforms and Books, Meet Admission Criteria for EWS Kids, DoE Tells DPS Dwarka
Vidheesha Kuntamalla | 19 July 2024 | The Indian Express
3 Opposition States Say No to PM-SHRI, Centre Stops School Scheme Funds
Abhinaya Harigovind, Divya Goyal and Atri Mitra | 18 July 2024 | The Indian Express
DPS Sends Another Fee Reminder to Parents: This Time for Wards Not Covered under HC Order
Vidheesha Kuntamalla | 15 July 2024 | The Indian Express
Delhi High Court Reinstates Names of Students Struck Off by Private School over Unpaid Fees
13 July 2024 | The Indian Express
Fees Not Paid, 20+ Students of DPS, Dwarka Not Let Into Class
Vidheesha Kuntamalla | 13 July 2024 | The Indian Express
Telangana: Hindi in Recruitment Exams Sparks Widespread Concerns
12 July 2024 | Telangana Today
Class 6 NCERT Textbooks Awaited, City Schools Rely on Bridge Course, Old Material
Sophiya Mathew | 8 July 2024 | The Indian Express
Teachers, Parents Raise Concern as NCERT Nudges Schools on Viksit Bharat
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 8 July 2024 | The Telegraph
When Textbooks Leave Out International Literature, Students Are Robbed of A Window to A Larger World
5 July 2024 | The Indian Express
West Out, Bharat In: Revamped Class 6 NCERT English Textbook Has ‘Made in India’ Content
Abhinaya Harigovind | 5 July 2024 | The Indian Express
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