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NCERT appointed former ABVP convenor Saket Bahuguna and PM-EAC members Sanjeev Sanyal and Shamika Ravi to committees for Class 11 and 12 English and Economics textbooks. The selection draws scrutiny due to Bahuguna's past ideological policing allegations and previous RSS-linked appointments in Political Science.
The article argues that declining student attention spans and digital distractions are reducing engagement with full-length novels. Educators report diminished reading stamina among teens, prompting shifts in curriculum despite data showing a long-term decline in recreational reading.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad submitted reform proposals to Nandan Nilekani’s High-Powered Task Force. Key recommendations include a two-stage competitive exam process and conducting NEET twice annually. The group also suggested computer-based testing and enhanced question security measures.
The Wall Street Journal editorial board contends that the U.S. education system is the primary obstacle in the innovation race with China, citing PISA data showing Chinese student improvement alongside American decline. It argues that increased government spending is an ineffective remedy for these systemic educational failures.
Bloomberg reports on an OECD study arguing that daily AI chatbot use sets students back by a year, contrasting this finding with the pervasive adoption of such technology in Asian economies. The commentary highlights the tension between corporate advocacy for AI and evidence suggesting detrimental educational impacts.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu commissioned an ICT Experience Centre at Kwara State University, marking a key milestone in the federal government's expansion of digital infrastructure. The initiative extends to 15 additional tertiary institutions across Nigeria, aiming to enhance students' digital competencies and prepare graduates for a technology-driven economy.
The Indian Express editorial argues that West Bengal's new university amendment bill threatens academic excellence by increasing executive control over faculty transfers. The piece contends that this legislation undermines institutional independence and autonomy, risking teaching quality and accreditation standards in state universities.
The article reports on research from the University of Cambridge suggesting that reading for pleasure enhances cognitive skills, memory, and academic performance. It highlights a review involving 10,000 children and encourages readers to share their favorite books in the comments section.
The Ghana Education Ministry announced plans to review the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) after Catholic Bishops demanded transparency. Minister Haruna Iddrisu welcomed the call for accountability, urging parents to report any bribery demands to law enforcement.
Experts across multiple Leaving Certificate curriculum review groups report that their feedback is being ignored and the reform structure is not fit for purpose. Mathematician Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin resigned from the Mathematics Development Group, citing inaccurate drafts, while similar complaints have emerged in science and humanities groups regarding predetermined outcomes.