Meghalaya govt launches initiative to better pass %

Shillong: On Teachers’ Day, Meghalaya govt handed out guidebooks for teachers.The 63rd Teachers’ Day state-level function was held at U Soso Tham Auditorium in Meghalaya on Thursday. During the event, chief minister Conrad K Sangma launched the CM IMPACT program, which aims to address the issue of low pass percentages in the state’s SSLC exams.The CM IMPACT initiative includes several key components, such as the free distribution of guidebooks for students, professional development support for teachers, additional guidebooks for teachers, targeted assistance for underperforming schools, parental involvement, and district-level oversight. As part of this program, guidebooks were distributed free of cost to all Class 10 teachers, regardless of whether they were from private or government schools.The chief minister and education minister Rakkam Sangma also launched the Curio Bee’s Learning Box, which contains teaching and learning materials for developing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills for children between 3-9 years in classes nursery to 3.

Teacher's Day: State govt honours 386 school teachers with Dr Radhakrishnan Award

The school education department in Chennai recognized 386 teachers and headmasters with the Dr Radhakrishnan Award for their efforts in enhancing education. Honorees included private, Anglo-Indian, and differently-abled teachers. The awards aim to inspire educators to improve teaching methods. Future plans include additional training programs and workshops for skill enhancement.

Artful impact: Teacher turns passion into skill development for tribal students

In Madnar village, Kondagaon, teacher Shiv Charan Sahu is using his wooden sculpting skills to provide vocational training for students. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he helped them become self-reliant. Supported by local authorities, his initiative enabled students to gain national recognition and financial independence through their craft.

Celebrate Teachers Day in school: Forum

The Karnataka State SDMC Coordination Forum has submitted a memorandum urging that Teachers' Day on September 5 be celebrated in schools without declaring a holiday. They claim that such holidays disrupt children's education and violate government guidelines and the Right to Education Act. The forum calls for disciplinary action against unauthorized holiday declarations.

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