Raichur: Even as the govt pushes to strengthen govt schools through infrastructure upgrades and enrolment drives, 45 Kannada-medium govt schools in Sindhanur taluk are functioning without a single teacher.The shortage of teachers has emerged as a major challenge in govt primary schools in the taluk over the past four to five years. Delays in recruitment…
A teacher uses the KAAMS app to mark attendance at a school in Sirwar, Ballari district Ballari: The location- and face-based KAAMS attendance system for government school teachers has drawn mixed reactions in Ballari district, with parents largely welcoming the move. However, some teachers have sought an extension of the 15-minute grace period, citing difficulty…
Dharwad: Expressing concern over poor enrolment and low academic performance in some schools, Dharwad zilla panchayat chief executive officer Bhuvanesh Patil directed education department officials and teachers to encourage parents to admit their children to nearby govt schools with better results.Chairing a review meeting of education department officials and headmasters at the zilla panchayat office,…
Bengaluru: The department of school education and literacy has announced an intensive statewide inspection programme to monitor school preparedness, enrolment, infrastructure, and learning standards ahead of 2026-27 academic year.In a circular issued by the commissioner of school education Monday, the department directed officials to conduct surprise school visits, review teaching-learning readiness, and ensure institutions are…
