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Pallavi Smart
Pallavi Smart is a Principal Correspondent with the Indian Express Mumbai Bureau. She writes on education from KG to PG, schools to colleges, issues and initiatives, teachers, parents and child rights. She tweets @Pallavi_Smart
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Another faculty member of IIMC Amravati suspended for ‘supporting’ complainantSubscriber Only
February 23, 2022 02:18 IST
Jadhav plans to challenge the order, first with the head office in Delhi and then with the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) if the issue remains unresolved.
Wed, Feb 23, 2022
Mumbai: Parents press for schools to resume 100 per cent offline functioningSubscriber Only
February 22, 2022 21:59 IST
As per existing guidelines, schools are calling students in batches or on alternate days to ensure physical distancing is maintained.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022FIR against IIMC Amravati director under SC-ST Act after assistant professor’s plaintSubscriber Only
February 22, 2022 05:41 IST
The FIR stated that Saumitra humiliated Sonule in front of the entire staff during a function organised at the institute. After Sonule expressed disappointment over the instance, he was further put down by Saumitra, the FIR added.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022
How the pandemic turned these teachers into social media starsSubscriber Only
February 22, 2022 05:35 IST
In India, the prolonged education shutdown took a heavy toll on employment in this sector with teachers suffering job losses and salary cuts and temporary teachers failing to secure permanent positions that guarantee benefits and better pay.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022
Maharashtra: Schools open for offline learning, but midday meals still suspendedSubscriber Only
February 22, 2022 00:03 IST
The scheme, which provides nutritious meals for children from underprivileged backgrounds, was suspended during the pandemic and has not yet been reactivated.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022
Mumbai University’s Jawaharlal Nehru Library in shamblesSubscriber Only
February 20, 2022 22:41 IST
A newly constructed library building has been ready on the campus for over four years now but administration has not been prompt about moving.
Mon, Feb 21, 2022
TISS to reopen for offline classes after two yearsSubscriber Only
February 18, 2022 21:56 IST
Batches of students have been created as per the priority slots where students from the graduating semester will be the first ones to enter campus.
Fri, Feb 18, 2022
Bombay Scottish School changes its cyber safety lessons with timeSubscriber Only
February 18, 2022 01:22 IST
With greater access to devices, thanks to digitalisation of education, the focus has shifted on empowering them for responsible behaviour on the internet. Mahim’s Bombay Scottish school is leading the path with its Digital Safety Youth Club.
Fri, Feb 18, 2022
Mumbai law college students demand fully offline classesSubscriber Only
February 17, 2022 02:42 IST
Their examination is scheduled to be held offline as announced by the University of Mumbai.
Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Mumbai: Only 54% students in BMC schools attending offline classesSubscriber Only
February 16, 2022 01:25 IST
As per the data, out of a total of 6,58,299 students studying in 2,278 schools, 4,21,713 students had consent from parents to attend offline school.
Wed, Feb 16, 2022
Only 54 per cent students in BMC-run schools attending offline classes: DataSubscriber Only
February 15, 2022 23:44 IST
According to BMC's education department, there are several reasons for the low attendance, including students being outstation with their parents and lack of adequate transport facility.
Tue, Feb 15, 2022
MU may hold offline exams; affiliated colleges worry about students’ commuteSubscriber Only
February 13, 2022 00:51 IST
Even as Mumbai University has announced its plan to move to offline mode for final examinations, the administration is keen on taking stock of the situation in such regions.
Sun, Feb 13, 2022
Special needs schools await policy on resumption of offline classesSubscriber Only
February 12, 2022 02:33 IST
The aggravation in the academic and social challenges Archit faces is largely because the special school which has a dedicated learning module designed for students with autism has not started offline operations yet.
Sat, Feb 12, 2022
Opposition to chair in name of Lata at Mumbai University: ‘No permission sought from kin’Subscriber Only
February 12, 2022 01:08 IST
The letter has been written by Mayuresh Pai, chief executive officer of L M Music, which has produced music albums with the Bharat Ratna Awardee singer who died on Sunday.
Sat, Feb 12, 2022
Mumbai University announces reopening of hostelsSubscriber Only
February 12, 2022 00:34 IST
Students who are fully vaccinated can apply for hostel accommodation. They will also have to submit a negative RT-PCR report and parents’ consent at the time of admission.
Sat, Feb 12, 2022
Muslim bodies vow not to let hijab row affect harmony in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
February 11, 2022 03:09 IST
“The idea is to ensure communal harmony that defines the real Indian culture,” shared Farid Shaikh, President of the Mumbai Aman Committee, in whose office the meeting was held on Thursday evening.
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Students from interior parts of Maharashtra unable to attend offline classes in collegesSubscriber Only
February 11, 2022 02:03 IST
Six hostels run by Mumbai University have never reopened since those were closed with the announcement of lockdown.
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Buldhana man’s initiative to help students from marginalised background earns him a spot in Forbes listSubscriber Only
February 10, 2022 09:45 IST
Following the announcement by Forbes earlier this week, Kendre is now hopeful of taking Eklavya to the national platform, after beginning with more centres in different parts of rural Maharashtra with similar issues.
Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Hijab row: MP talks of code on uniform, Bihar, and Tripura strike note of cautionSubscriber Only
February 08, 2022 15:53 IST
Education ministers of Opposition-ruled states Maharashtra and West Bengal criticised the BJP for "politicising" school uniform.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Students demand elementary and intermediate drawing exams to be held offlineSubscriber Only
February 07, 2022 03:52 IST
Exams of practical nature like this cannot be in online mode which may put students at disadvantage in showing their actual talent, the students claimed.
Mon, Feb 07, 2022
Budget for education focuses on digitalisation of schoolsSubscriber Only
February 04, 2022 01:29 IST
A YEAR after rebranding civic schools as Mumbai Public Schools (MPS), BMC’s education budget is focusing on initiatives expected to change the perception towards civic schools. With focus on its flagship project to bring non-state board schools under MPS, significant allocations are promoting digitalisation in civic schools, from day-to-day learning to administrative procedures. Joint Municipal […]
Fri, Feb 04, 2022
Not many takers as offline classes begin in collegesSubscriber Only
February 02, 2022 01:00 IST
Many colleges in Mumbai are also holding vaccination drives on campus. But according to them, till online teaching is offered, many students would prefer it. In fact, a few colleges are already witnessing students seeking that upcoming exams be held online.
Wed, Feb 02, 2022
Explained: Issues and arguments in the Maharashtra student protest demanding cancellation of Class 10, 12 examsSubscriber Only
February 01, 2022 22:07 IST
Social media influencer Vikas Fhatak aka Hindustani Bhau has been arrested, a day after hundreds of students instigated by him took to the streets in Mumbai, Nagpur and some other places to demand cancellation of offline Board exams. What exactly happened?
Wed, Feb 02, 2022
Student protests turn violent in Mumbai and Nagpur, FIRs registeredSubscriber Only
February 01, 2022 02:40 IST
🔴 The protests took a violent turn in Mumbai and Nagpur, with some students damaging private and police vehicles by pelting stones and blocking roads.
Tue, Feb 01, 2022
Maharashtra: As student protests intensify, state stays firm on holding board exams offlineSubscriber Only
February 01, 2022 01:27 IST
🔴 Educationists and teachers have also supported the state's stand of holding offline exams, stating that conducting online exams for board exams would be detrimental for students and the education system in the long run.
Tue, Feb 01, 2022Journalism of Courage
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