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The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
School Education Department to step up competitive exam coaching in Coimbatore
The School Education Department plans to enhance competitive exam coaching for government school students in Coimbatore district, as part of the Naan Mudhalvan scheme. Coaching is offered for 20 exams across streams such as Engineering, Law, Design, Indian Maritime University (IMU), Arts, Science, Commerce, Hotel Management, Paramedical, Architecture, Teaching, and Education, for students from Classes IX to XII. Each month, eight sessions are held with changing subjects. Topics are introduced at a basic level in Class IX and become progressively detailed by Class XII. An official from the School Education Department said that, in addition to the existing coaching modules, the department is planning to conduct weekly special classes on Saturdays for students who express interest in focused exam preparation. 'Teachers will be trained in specific subjects, and coaching is planned to be conducted at 15 centres — one in each block — to improve student performance,' the official said. Currently, two hours of weekly coaching are held in high-tech labs on working days using Naan Mudhalvan video materials, followed by explanations. Periodic tests are conducted, and student performance is tracked through the Education Management Information System (EMIS). In the previous academic year, 95 students from government schools appeared for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), 262 for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, 13 cleared JEE Advanced, 21 wrote the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam, two appeared for the National Institute of Design (NID) entrance test, three for the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) All India Selection Test (AIST), and seven for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE). The government covered the exam fees, spending ₹10 lakh in total. For students who secure admission to central government institutions or other premier colleges, the State government either bears the cost or facilitates sponsorship, the official added. On Friday, four students who cleared competitive exams and secured admissions were felicitated by Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar. K. Brindha from Kinathukadavu Government Higher Secondary School cleared NCHM JEE and secured admission to the Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai. S. Dhanushasri, M. Sujatha, and Layadharshini cleared the FDDI AIST and are awaiting allotment.
Express Tribune
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Govt moves to fix teacher shortage
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Education, Faisal Khan Tarakai, has announced a series of measures to tackle the shortage of teachers across the province. Speaking to the media, he stated that recruitment of teachers through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) is currently underway to ensure merit-based hiring of qualified educators. Under the Double Shift School Program, teachers are also being appointed on a temporary basis via Parent-Teacher Councils. Additionally, recruitment is ongoing in various districts under a UNICEF-supported initiative. The minister further revealed that interns are also being hired this year under a new scheme to support schools facing acute shortages. Emphasizing the importance of teacher presence in classrooms, Minister Tarakai said, "Every classroom must have a teacher — this is non-negotiable. We are committed to ensuring the availability of at least one teacher in each classroom across the province." He also highlighted the role of the Education Management Information System (EMIS), stating that comprehensive teacher data is being collected to guide effective planning and deployment. "We are focusing heavily on teacher training, and have finalized an agreement with the University of Cambridge to provide professional development for newly recruited teachers through ETEA," he added. The education minister also stressed the government's commitment to digital learning, stating that e-books and digital resources are being prioritized. "Tablets and internet connectivity will be integrated into the education system. We are modernizing our infrastructure to ensure that our children are equipped to meet the demands of the 21st century," said Tarakai.
The Hindu
03-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Chennai: Overloading of vehicles with schoolchildren raises concern among parents
As schools across Tamil Nadu reopened on Monday (June 2, 2025) after summer vacation, the sight of private autorickshaws and vans overloaded with children have become a common sight on the already congested roads in Chennai. This has caused concern among parents. 'Neither the school authorities nor drivers seem to want to take responsibility for the safety of the children. In the event of an accident, who will be to blame?' asked Vidya Rajkumar, a child rights activist and a parent herself. According to a State Government Order, an autorickshaw can only carry a maximum of five children up to the age of 14 or three adult passengers, excluding the driver. R. Anushka, a Class 8 student at a private school, recounted the time when there were six children, including her, in an autorickshaw. 'One of them was seated beside the driver, which is dangerous,' she added. In 2024, the School Education Department issued guidelines for school buses run by private schools, which included the mandatory appointment of female assistants, employment of drivers with a minimum experience of 10 years and no police cases against them, and installation of GPS and closed-circuit television cameras in the vehicles. The schools had to upload the details of the vehicles, drivers, and assistants on the Education Management Information System (EMIS) portal. Background checks Principals of schools in the city said the parents had a responsibility to thoroughly vet the drivers and their vehicles before they hire them. 'We have advised the parents to check the drivers' background and inspect the vehicles before availing themselves of the services,' said N. Vijayan, correspondent of Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, in Tambaram. 'There has been no checking of these vehicles. As a working parent, we do vet the drivers, but it has become common practice for them to pack as many children as they can into their vehicles,' said K. Rupa, the parent of a 13-year-old. S. Arumainathan, president, Tamil Nadu Students Parents Welfare Association, said the School Education Department should issue a circular to the other departments and schools regarding the issue. 'But the traffic police and Transport Department should also come forward and take action to curtail the issue,' he said. A senior official of the Greater Chennai Traffic Police said no complaints regarding the problem had been received. 'When complaints are filed, action can be taken, and a special drive will be conducted to crack down on such practices,' the official added.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- The Hindu
Overloading of vehicles dropping off schoolchildren raises concern among parents
As schools reopened on Monday, the sight of private autorickshaws and vans overloaded with children have become a common sight on the already congested roads. This has caused concern among parents. 'Neither the school authorities nor drivers seem to want to take responsibility for the safety of the children. In the event of an accident, who will be to blame?' asked Vidya Rajkumar, a child rights activist and a parent herself. According to a State Government Order, an autorickshaw can only carry a maximum of five children up to the age of 14 or three adult passengers, excluding the driver. R. Anushka, a Class 8 student at a private school, recounted the time when there were six children, including her, in an autorickshaw. 'One of them was seated beside the driver, which is dangerous,' she added. In 2024, the School Education Department issued guidelines for school buses run by private schools, which included the mandatory appointment of female assistants, employment of drivers with a minimum experience of 10 years and no police cases against them, and installation of GPS and closed-circuit television cameras in the vehicles. The schools had to upload the details of the vehicles, drivers, and assistants on the Education Management Information System (EMIS) portal. Background checks Principals of schools in the city said the parents had a responsibility to thoroughly vet the drivers and their vehicles before they hire them. 'We have advised the parents to check the drivers' background and inspect the vehicles before availing themselves of the services,' said N. Vijayan, correspondent of Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, in Tambaram. 'There has been no checking of these vehicles. As a working parent, we do vet the drivers, but it has become common practice for them to pack as many children as they can into their vehicles,' said K. Rupa, the parent of a 13-year-old. S. Arumainathan, president, Tamil Nadu Students Parents Welfare Association, said the School Education Department should issue a circular to the other departments and schools regarding the issue. 'But the traffic police and Transport Department should also come forward and take action to curtail the issue,' he said. A senior official of the Greater Chennai Traffic Police said no complaints regarding the problem had been received. 'When complaints are filed, action can be taken, and a special drive will be conducted to crack down on such practices,' the official added.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Spl camps, help desks to boost enrolment for higher education
Madurai: School heads and education department officials are stepping up measures to push up enrolment of Class XII pass-out govt school students in higher education institutions. Special grievance camps and help desks/special cells organised by district administrations offer direct guidance and support for these students, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds. Last year, Madurai district achieved around 69% enrolment in higher education. District chief education officer A Renuka told TOI that 'Kalluri Kanavu' programme held recently had a good reach. "Teachers are monitoring students who completed Class XII and are helping them in applying for colleges and universities. A special cell/help desk has also been set up at Madurai collectorate and students who face difficulties can approach them. In case of financial issues, we are connecting with banks to provide guidance and solutions," she added. School education department officials said digitization of records helps track students better and ensure no one is missed out. "All students now have an EMIS number assigned during school. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Dark Truth Nobody Talks About! Expertinspector Click Here Undo When they enroll in higher education institutions, they are now assigned unique UMIS numbers which will confirm their enrolment," said the official. In Dindigul, district collector S Saravanan presided over a special grievance camp on Wednesday exclusively for govt school students attempting to go for higher education. "Such special grievance camps will be conducted once in 15 days till October. Students can get guidance on applying for higher education and on availing education loans or solutions to any issues that may hinder them," he said. A total of 245 petitions were submitted at Wednesday's special grievance camp in Dindigul. Nadhiya, a Class XII student from Vellodu who scored 355 marks, said the income her mother gets as an anganwadi cook was far from enough for pursuing higher education. "I applied to study DPharm, a paramedical course, at a private college but the fees was Rs 65,000 a year. The collector examined my petition and assured to help me get a full scholarship," she added. Virudhunagar district, which achieved a Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of around 95% last year and topped the state, is organizing a special grievance camp on May 31.
