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Schools cannot refuse TCs to students under RTE Act: NCPCR

In a reply to an RTI application submitted by Ajay Merchant of Bengaluru, the Chief Public Information Officer of NCPCR said that a child has a right to transfer to any school. “Under the RTE Act 2009, no school can refuse to provide TC to children falling under the category as laid down in the Act.

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Educational Institutions not obligated to conduct formal disciplinary proceedings before terminating temporary workmen: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court single bench of Justice Anil Verma held that the termination of the Worklady’s services was justified due to unsatisfactory performance and loss of confidence in the Management, nullifying the Labour Court’s award of reinstatement and back-wages.

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Parents must bear cost of air conditioning in schools: Delhi HC

Rajasthan’s education department issued new guidelines preventing private schools from raising fees for three academic years. Parents can purchase uniforms and books from the market, and a parent-teacher committee will set fees, with details posted on school portals. Schools must comply with regulations on study materials, special provisions for differently-abled and female students.

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Calcutta High Court lays down standards of conduct for teachers

The Calcutta High Court recently issued guidelines for teachers to conduct themselves in a proper manner and avoid indulging in politics.

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Minors must also be taught about ‘Virtual Touch’, Not just traditional concepts of ‘Good And Bad Touch’: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that minors must also be taught about “virtual touch” and not just traditional concepts of “good and bad touch”, and said that the ”emerging concept” must be included in their curriculum.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that minors must be equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate online interactions safely.

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CISCE makes 50 hour training compulsory for teachers

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has decided to make 50 hours training compulsory every year for all teachers working in CISCE affiliated schools, Joseph Emmanuel, chief executive and secretary of the council said.

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Education Ministry asks NCERT to review textbooks on yearly basis

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has requested the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to review its textbooks and make updates every year, states a report by PTI. Currently, there is no set mandate regarding the frequency of updates for NCERT textbooks.

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Acceptance of Resignation results in termination of employment, Non-Communication of acceptance to employee immaterial: Supreme Court

Taking note of prevalent service jurisprudence, the Supreme Court on Thursday (April 25) held that the employment is deemed to be terminated from the date on which the letter of resignation is accepted by the appropriate authority.

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Centre releases curriculum for early childhood education

The Union Ministry for Women and Child Development, on April 19, released a curriculum for early childhood education — ‘Aadharshila’ & ‘Navchetana’. These curriculum documents for children aged three-six years are based on the recommendations of the National Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage 2022 and National Education Policy 2020. India hosts 1.4 million government anganwadis with an enrolment of 80 million children.

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Maharashtra child rights body calls for reforms in policy for minority educational institutions

The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) on Monday said the policy of private educational institutions getting concessions by opting for minority status needs to be reformed at the government level. The commission’s chairperson advocate Susieben Shah said educational institutions cannot misuse the policy and do injustice to the minority communities.