Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos champions President Trump’s choice of Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education, outlining a bold plan to dismantle the current system, empower parents, and restore excellence to American schools. This plan includes redirecting education funding to parents, block granting funds to states, restoring Title IX, overhauling student lending, and promoting alternative pathways beyond four-year degrees.
SD Shibulal, a co-founder of Infosys, is now dedicated to philanthropic endeavors through his family foundation and the organization Mantra4Change. In an interview with Mint, he discusses his journey in education and his vision for Shikshagraha, a movement to transform government schools in India.
Former President Donald Trump’s proposal to abolish the US Department of Education, a move aimed at returning educational authority to the states, has reignited a long-standing debate about the role of the federal government in education. This article explores the arguments for and against dismantling the DoE, examining the historical context, potential benefits, and concerns surrounding this controversial proposal.
Two student suicides at IIT Guwahati within a month have sparked outrage and calls for reform, with the institute’s stringent 75% attendance policy facing intense scrutiny. The deaths have highlighted the pressure students face to maintain attendance, even at the expense of their mental health and academic performance. The Dean of IIT Guwahati has resigned amidst protests, and the debate continues on whether the institution should adopt a more flexible approach to attendance to better support student well-being.
Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) program, designed to provide school choice for students, has faced criticism regarding its impact on state budgets. However, data shows that ESAs have actually led to cost savings, contradicting claims that they would bankrupt the state. This article analyzes the budgetary effects of ESAs and debunks common misconceptions surrounding their financial implications.
Bangladesh’s ambitious attempt to modernize its education system through the National Curriculum 2022 has encountered significant challenges, leading to potential rollback and highlighting systemic issues within the education sector. The curriculum’s implementation has been plagued by teacher unpreparedness, unclear content, inadequate assessment methods, and insufficient institutional support.
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi criticized the state board school syllabus, calling it outdated and lacking in competitiveness. He emphasized the need for students to go beyond the syllabus and for women to play a leading role in the nation’s future.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed a new evaluation model for class 12, which includes performance from classes 9, 10, and 11 in the final board results. This model, outlined in the report ‘Establishing Equivalence across Education Boards’, emphasizes a progressive assessment approach, adjusting the weightage of formative and summative assessments across grades.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi of turning a blind eye to alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 examination. He has pledged to become the voice of students in Parliament and to work towards preventing future paper leaks. Gandhi also expressed support for the INDIA bloc, an opposition coalition, in its efforts to address the concerns of the youth. The Ministry of Education has established a committee to review the grace marks awarded to over 1,500 candidates amid allegations of mark inflation.
Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has emphasized the need to revamp archaic regulations that prevent entrepreneurs from donating shares to academic institutions. He highlighted that entrepreneurs often have abundant shares in their startups’ early stages, which could provide valuable support to education. Murthy’s call for change stems from the limitations he and his wife, Sudha Murthy, faced in their efforts to donate shares to educational institutions like the Indian Institute of Science and IIT Kanpur.
