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ASER report brings good news — classrooms have recovered post CovidSubscriber Only

January 29,2025 07:01:04 AM

Report shows improvement in learning outcomes above pre-pandemic levels, signals initial success of NEP.

Wed, Jan 29, 2025

Measuring digital literacy has become crucial since the pandemic. (Representational image via Canva)

Why India must measure digital literacySubscriber Only

December 20,2023 10:22:01 AM

The quality of our labour force has to keep pace with our developmental needs. And, this can only happen if our youth are well supported to achieve their aspirations and participate productively in the economy

Wed, Dec 20, 2023

First ASER survey after pandemic frames the disruption in learning, and its revivalSubscriber Only

January 19,2023 07:16:13 AM

The Covid pandemic had caused schools to shut down in March 2020, and India had one of the longest school closures in the world — primary schools were closed for almost two years.

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

‘Learning loss’ in the pandemic, explained: The case of elementary schools in KarnatakaSubscriber Only

September 20,2021 14:19:55 PM

The New Education Policy 2020 stressed the need to give foundational skills high priority. Now, as never before, this is the urgent need of the hour, for young children and for all age groups in the elementary stage.

Tue, Sep 21, 2021

Children from economically weaker backgrounds have fallen behind as classes shifted to the digital modeSubscriber Only

January 27,2021 03:00:50 AM

Although there has been a lot of public discussion on digital modes of education for school children, online and video classes catered largely to urban or educated elite populations whose children went to private schools.

Wed, Jan 27, 2021

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Ability versus aspirationSubscriber Only

January 16,2018 00:00:39 AM

Competencies and achievements of young people will need to be aligned with expectations

Tue, Jan 16, 2018