Results for: Education Policy

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is set to announce the results for the Karnataka SSLC Supplementary Exam 2 (Exam 2) soon. Students can access their results on the official website, kseab.karnataka.gov.in, using their registration number and date of birth. This year, the KSEAB has introduced a new education policy with three exams, Exam 1, Exam 2, and Exam 3, replacing the traditional supplementary exams. Exam 3 is scheduled from July 29 to August 5. Candidates need a minimum of 35% marks to pass each subject. The board has renamed the supplementary exam to ‘Exam 2’ to reduce stress among students.

In India, the tragic loss of young lives due to the stress of competitive examinations has become a pressing concern. This is particularly evident in Kota, Rajasthan, the nation’s “coaching capital.” Our youth are facing immense pressure to succeed in entrance exams, leading them to take desperate measures such as suicide. It is imperative that we address this alarming trend and prioritize the well-being of our young people. Factors contributing to this crisis include the rise of coaching institutes, often with inhumane practices, and the emphasis on entrance exams over holistic development. To prevent further tragedies, we must focus on strengthening schools, implementing personal interviews as part of entrance examinations, and fostering a vision that values our youth beyond their academic achievements.

The Tamil Nadu government has completed the draft of its State Education Policy, which will be released after the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is lifted. The MCC is lifted after the Lok Sabha election results are declared on June 4. The state government’s education policy will be finalized and released within three months of the draft’s release.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has criticized the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program and other educational policies ahead of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s visit to Little Rock. In a letter to Cardona, Sanders and Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Olivia expressed concerns about the legality and fairness of the student loan forgiveness program and the mishandling of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has acknowledged that there is no pathway for a universal school voucher bill to pass this year. The proposal, which would have allowed families to use public money for private schooling, faced opposition from some Republican lawmakers. Despite initial support, the bill stalled in the legislature due to disagreements over the details of the plan. Lee has promised to renew the talks next session, but it is unclear whether the bill will fare any better.