The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 exam date has been shifted to December 15th, 2024, due to administrative reasons. The exam was previously scheduled for December 1st. Candidates can register for the exam online until October 16th.
Results for: Education
A recent survey by Cfore has ranked India’s top schools across 16 categories, revealing the best institutions in the country. The survey, conducted across 92 cities, aimed to identify quality benchmarks and share best practices among educational institutions. Noida’s Step by Step emerged as the top co-ed day school, while Mumbai’s Campion School and The JB Petit High School for Girls secured top spots in the boys’ and girls’ day school categories respectively. The survey provides a comprehensive overview of the best schools in India based on various parameters, offering valuable insights for parents and students.
Canada’s decision to significantly reduce international student permits has sent shockwaves through the Indian education landscape. With a 35% reduction in 2024 and a further 10% decrease planned for 2025, Indian students seeking a foreign degree are forced to explore alternative destinations. The move comes as Canada grapples with housing shortages and concerns over visa abuse, leading to a significant drop in applications from India.
Join the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in Calgary on September 19th for a day dedicated to business travel insights and networking. The event offers educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a chance to connect with industry experts.
The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the nation’s premier middle school STEM competition, has announced its 30 finalists. These talented young scientists, engineers, and innovators from 14 states will compete in Washington, D.C., for over $100,000 in awards, showcasing their innovative projects and STEM skills. The event is a testament to the importance of nurturing scientific curiosity and investing in STEM education.
A simple-looking math problem for a second grader sparked confusion and frustration among parents, highlighting the challenges of modern-day homework. The problem, involving dogs competing in a show, led to various incorrect solutions and even debate over the state of education. It eventually emerged that the problem was incorrectly framed, but the process of solving it and the public reaction showcase the complexities of learning and understanding at young ages.
Brightmark and the Guy Harvey Foundation are making their K-12 marine science curriculum, ‘Changing the Tide,’ accessible to Spanish-speaking communities worldwide. This expanded reach will empower students to learn about plastic pollution and take action to protect the ocean through bicoastal beach cleanup activities. The initiative aims to engage a broader audience and foster environmental stewardship among Spanish-speaking students.
Pastor Corey Brooks, founder of Project H.O.O.D., criticizes the state of American education, highlighting the alarming reality of failing schools producing functionally illiterate graduates. He argues that while blame often falls on educators and politicians, the primary responsibility lies with parents who must actively engage in their children’s education and reject the notion that schools alone can provide a quality education.
International schools are gaining popularity in India’s smaller cities as affluent families seek high-quality education for their children. These schools, offering specialized curricula and facilities comparable to their metropolitan counterparts, are attracting students from second and third-generation business owners and professionals with higher disposable incomes.
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and his wife, Sudha Murthy, dedicated over three hours every evening to reading with their children during their school years. This practice, known as co-reading, has been linked to numerous academic benefits, including enhanced literacy skills, increased bonding, and improved academic performance. The Murthy children’s impressive academic achievements, including degrees from prestigious universities like Stanford and Harvard, are likely a testament to the power of co-reading.