EDUCATION
Schools should not drop mask requirements: New CDC study
The researchers found that, between November 16 and December 11, infection rates were 37 per cent lower in schools where teachers and staff members were required to wear masks. The difference between schools that did and did not require students to wear masks was not statistically significant.
Australia varsities issue plea for return of international students
Jacqueline Lo, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Adelaide, said the news was "disappointing and very worrying" for the institution. Education Minister Alan Tudge said in January that the government was open to "all options" for the return of international students and called for state and territory governments to submit proposals to the federal government.
Covid: Goa cancels Class X board exams
"The Goa Board was asked to constitute a committee to take a decision on the issue. After consulting with the Goa Board, the Education department, teachers and managements and after the video conference on Sunday, The Goa government has taken a decision to cancel the exams of Std X students this year in everybody's interest," Sawant added.
Delhi schools recommend cancellation of Class XII board exams: Manish Sisodia
Delhi government-run and private schools of the national capital to discuss and solicit suggestions on the matter. "Keeping in mind the severity of the second wave of the pandemic and the emergence of new variants like black fungus etc., many students, teachers and their families are apprehensive about holding the Class XII board exams.
No decision on Class 12 board exams yet, suggestions sought from states
"While a broad consensus was there, however, it was decided that states and the Union Territories may like to further examine the matter and send their feedback in writing by May 25, 2021," the Education Ministry said in a statement. Charing the meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh requested states and UTs to submit other suggestions, if any, to the Education Ministry by May 25.
Vaccinate all Class 12 CBSE students before exams: Manish Sisodia
Sisodia, who holds the Education portfolio, made the demand during the high-level virtual meeting with Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and other Union Ministers along with state education ministers to deliberate on the conduct of the exams. However, it was inconclusive.
Centre to decide on conducting Class 12 exams on Sunday
The decision will be taken in a high-level virtual meeting with Education Ministers, Education Secretaries and Chairpersons of State Examination Boards and all stakeholders of the States and Union Territories (UT), Ministry of Education said on Saturday. The meeting will be chaired by Defence Minister in presence of Union Education Minister, Union Women and Child Development Minister and Union Information and Broadcasting Minister.
Put off DU's final semester exams, demands NSUI
In a letter to the Vice Chancellor, the Congress' student wing cited the "current distressful situation" as it said that it is not at all feasible to conduct the final year examination. NSUI national Secretary, Lokesh Chugh said: "The situation is deteriorating and is out of control of the government... in such conditions, it is not at all justified to put additional pressure on students regarding the examination."
All Class 10 students in Telangana declared passed
Education Minister P. Sabitha Indra Reddy on Friday announced the results, declaring all students who paid their fee for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams passed. She said students were allotted grades considering their internal assessment marks. The results could be viewed on the websites www.bse.telangana.gov.in and http://results.bsetelangana.org
Patna College students make safety bracelet for women
Sonali Mishra, Anamika Singh, Khusboo Kumari, Anjali Rai, and Noor Fatima developed the bracelet over a period of 7 months. The bracelet will help women to protect themselves from eve teasing, molestation, and sexual assault.
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