Lucknow: Bringing relief to 1.45 lakh in-service teachers and special educators, the state govt has decided to conduct a Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) for them following directions issued by the Supreme Court regarding the mandatory requirement of TET qualification for all teachers.The basic education department has sent a proposal to the UP Education…
Kanpur: Cashless medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh would be available to 11,484 teachers and education staff and their dependants in Kanpur Nagar under Chief Minister’s Scheme for govt teachers.Under purview of the scheme are 5,936 teachers,1,968 shiksha Mitras, 122 instructors, 20 special educators and 3, 438 cooks of the district. Cabinet minister Rakesh…
Teachers, using Prashast app, will observe students’ day-to-day behaviour, learning abilities, communication skills and overall development Pune: Every student in Maharashtra will undergo a special screening through the Prashast App 2.0 as part of a statewide initiative to identify children with special educational needs at an early stage and ensure they receive support.The education department…
Chandigarh’s attempts to convert leasehold properties to freehold Chandigarh: The Union ministry of education has declined Chandigarh’s proposal to increase financial support for special educators and cluster resource centre (CRC) coordinators under the Samagra Shiksha scheme for 2026-27. The ministry has retained assistance at existing norms and asked the UT administration to meet the additional…
New Delhi: In a cramped lane of northeast Delhi, Sarvesh worries every morning about his daughter, who cannot walk without support because of a locomotor disability. He once enrolled her in a nearby school, but the routine became impossible as someone had to escort her every day and bring her back. For a family surviving…
Pune: Maharashtra has revived its statewide teacher-training programme for the implementation of the new school curriculum after previously postponing the exercise due to preparations linked to the upcoming Census 2027.In a fresh circular issued by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Maharashtra, on Thursday, the state laid out a detailed roadmap for…
GCC plans special needs centres Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is planning to establish dedicated centres at its schools to offer specialised education and therapy for children with intellectual disabilities.The facility will include dedicated rooms for physiotherapy and therapy sessions, along with specialised equipment. Officials said the centres will follow a structured timetable that support…
