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JKBOSE Takes Center Stage: Standardized Textbooks Across All J&K Schools from Class 1 to 12

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JKBOSE Takes Center Stage: Standardized Textbooks Across All J&K Schools from Class 1 to 12

The implementation of common curriculum in government and private schools for all classes is set to become a reality as the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) has directed all the private schools to prescribe textbooks published by the Board, for all classes (1st primary to class 12th) from the upcoming 2024-25 academic session. The Director Academics JKBOSE in a public notification has directed all the private schools not to force any parent or students to purchase books and material other than those published and prescribed by JKBOSE.…

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Financial Literacy, Critical Thinking, and More: Why These Essential Skills Deserve a Classroom Spotlight

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Financial Literacy, Critical Thinking, and More: Why These Essential Skills Deserve a Classroom Spotlight

Empowering Education: Why These Essential Life Subjects Should Be Compulsorily Taught in Schools By: Javid Amin In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the traditional subjects in school curriculums have seen minimal modifications over the years. While the fundamentals of mathematics, science, and literature remain paramount, there’s a growing consensus that certain life skills, crucial for navigating the complexities of the real world, deserve a more prominent place in education. Taxes: Demystifying the Fiscal Maze One of the most common adulting challenges is understanding and managing taxes. The intricacies of the…

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Kashmir Students to Get a Say in Teacher and School Evaluation

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Kashmir Students to Get a Say in Teacher and School Evaluation

A dedicated committee will review the feedback and verify its accuracy with the help of independent observers, officials told “Teachers with a history of consistent issues and schools with poor track record of performance will face consequences,” the officials added Students in Kashmir will now play a pivotal role in assessing the performance of their teachers and schools. The Jammu and Kashmir Education Department has initiated a pilot project to test the effectiveness of this approach before implementing it on a larger scale. As part of this innovative initiative, students…

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