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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.
Hindi Now Compulsory Third Language from Class 1 in Maharashtra Schools
Niraj Pandit | 17 April 2025 | Hindustan Times
After Kerala Education Minister Slams Hindi Titles of English Textbooks, NCERT Defends Move
17 April 2025 | The Wire
Schoolbook Used for ‘Govt Ad’: Propaganda on Central Schemes Peppers NCERT Class VII Text
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 15 April 2025 | The Telegraph
A Textbook Case of English Hinglish: NCERT Gives Hindi Titles to English-Medium Books
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 13 April 2025 | The Telegraph
Coimbatore School Makes Menstruating Dalit Girl Write Exams Outside Classroom
10 April 2025 | The News Minute
Vadodara: ‘Questionnaire’ on UCC Circulated among Govt School Children, Complaint Filed
Aditi Raja | 05 April 2025 | The Indian Express
‘Dua Answered’: Supreme Court Nudge, Rohingya Kids Go to School in Capital
Sophiya Mathew | 05 April 2025 | The Indian Express
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal have Received No Funds under Samagra Shiksha for FY2024-25
04 April 2025 | The Hindu
Non-Telugu CBSE Students in a Bind after Telangana Govt Mandates Local Language Mandatory
03 April 2025 | The Deccan Herald
‘Discriminatory Educational Policies’: Punjab’s Order to Admit ‘Least Possible’ Children in Schools of Eminence Draws Flak
30 March 2025 | The Indian Express
Stopping Funds of States Disagreeing to Implement PM SHRI School Scheme Not Justified: Parliamentary Panel
Shemin Joy | 26 March 2025 | Deccan Herald
Data Bare 3-Language Hindi Irony: North States Shun South Lingo Study in Schools
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 26 March 2025 | The Telegraph
Shimla School Withdraws Pre-Eid Celebration Directive After Threat from Right-wing Group
24 March 2025 | The Hindu
A Silent Exodus: Bengal’s Education Crisis is Forcing Students Out of Schools and Into Labour
Madhu Sudan Chatterjee | 23 March 2025 | The Wire
Maharashtra NEP Row: BJP, Congress Clash Over CBSE Curriculum
Ritvick Arun Bhalekar | 21 March 2025 | India Today
Class 3 Hindi Textbook to Take Students on a ‘Journey to Varanasi’
K Sandeep Kumar | 21 March 2025 | Hindustan Times
Andhra Pradesh House Debates Alleged 'Saffronisation' of Education
Venu Lanka | 19 March 2025 | Times of India
APAAR ID for School Students Voluntary, but Parents, Activists Worry About Growing Mandates
Aroon Deep | 12 March 2025 | The Hindu
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