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Twelve notebooks will be given to Class 6 to 8 students. Stationery items like poster colours can be given within a limit of Rs 400.  A geometry box, priced at Rs 30, for Class 8 students has also been added.

All classes of students from classes 1 to 8 have to be equipped with writing material by April 15 for the 2025-26 academic session, the Education Department has instructed heads of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) schools.

The instructions need to be implemented in accordance with the Delhi High Court's February 2023 instructions, the circular issued on Thursday emphasized.  The department instructed the school principals to "follow the same policy to provide writing material in kind only during the academic session 2025-26 as per existing specification and rate".

For class 1 and 2 students, eight notebooks with a maximum allowable price for writing material at Rs 300 will be given. For class 3 to 5 students, 10 notebooks will be given and other items like pencil set box and stationery items. The maximum limit for this has been fixed at Rs 300.

Twelve notebooks shall be supplied to students of classes 6 to 8. Stationery such as poster colours can be supplied within a sum of Rs 400.  A geometry box at the cost of Rs 30, for Class 8 students, has also been added.

Other than this, it is at the discretion of schools to include any other item as part of writing items or stationery, as long as it is within the specified price limit, informed the department.

Respective deputy directors (Education) of district levels have been directed to file a compliance report by April 20.

In 2013, NGO Social Jurist had approached HC, alleging that students in MCD schools and those under Delhi Directorate of Education are "being deprived of statutory benefits like uniform, writing material, notebook, and scholarship".

Twelve notebooks will be given to Class 6 to 8 students. Stationery items like poster colours can be given within a limit of Rs 400.  A geometry box, priced at Rs 30, for Class 8 students has also been added.

All classes of students from classes 1 to 8 have to be equipped with writing material by April 15 for the 2025-26 academic session, the Education Department has instructed heads of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) schools.

The instructions need to be implemented in accordance with the Delhi High Court's February 2023 instructions, the circular issued on Thursday emphasized.  The department instructed the school principals to "follow the same policy to provide writing material in kind only during the academic session 2025-26 as per existing specification and rate".

For class 1 and 2 students, eight notebooks with a maximum allowable price for writing material at Rs 300 will be given. For class 3 to 5 students, 10 notebooks will be given and other items like pencil set box and stationery items. The maximum limit for this has been fixed at Rs 300.

Twelve notebooks shall be supplied to students of classes 6 to 8. Stationery such as poster colours can be supplied within a sum of Rs 400.  A geometry box at the cost of Rs 30, for Class 8 students, has also been added.

Other than this, it is at the discretion of schools to include any other item as part of writing items or stationery, as long as it is within the specified price limit, informed the department.

Respective deputy directors (Education) of district levels have been directed to file a compliance report by April 20.

In 2013, NGO Social Jurist had approached HC, alleging that students in MCD schools and those under Delhi Directorate of Education are "being deprived of statutory benefits like uniform, writing material, notebook, and scholarship".

In Nuh, Haryana 34 people were arrested for impersonating real examinees in class 10 Haryana board exams. The cheaters were motivated by various reasons. Some cheated to establish their love, while others did it for the sake of a relationship, and some for their financial requirement.

But the largest motive for the cheating was personal relationship, in which a few of them consented to appear in the exam for their girlfriend's brother to determine if they indeed loved him or not. Out of the 34 arrested men, six of them were underage.

This occurrence was at Mount Aravali Public School, Nuh, where the police detained 34 people, of whom six were minors, upon receiving news about the cheating.

About 2,93,000 students are appearing in the Haryana board exams at the state level. The class 10 English paper was held on Monday, which was between 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, where 79 students were caught cheating during the exam from various regions of the state.

The police were summoned to certain centers to manage the issue. Notwithstanding heavy security measures, involving police and observation teams, these malpractices are documented every year. The class 12 English and Maths paper was previously leaked on February 28. After the event, 32 officials were put on suspension, including four DSPs and 25 police officials.

Mount Aravalli School is among the centres where the state board exam is held. On Monday, almost 200 students were taking the board exam.

Security teams have been deployed at some of the centres to avoid such incidents of cheating. Harsh measures will be taken by the officials for any such breach.

Class 10 and 12 exams of Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education start Thursday with 19,98,509 students set to appear.

This year, the students have been asked to go to the exam centre in only school uniforms and bring along with them their admit card and a photo identity card. According to officials, students can bring either their school identity card or any other photo identity card for authentication before entering the exam centre. This year, there are 6,187 centres for the board exams.

School education minister Madan Dilawar Wednesday wished the students luck for the board exams and requested them to attempt the exam with complete dedication without any concern for results and marks.

Board examinations of both Class 10 and 12 are being commenced together this year so that results for both can be announced on time and students have a level playing field like other board students to avail higher education admissions and submit papers in time for securing admission.

RBSE secretary Kailash Chand Sharma informed, "Videography will be carried out on a daily basis at all sensitive examination centres in the state, particularly while question papers are opened and handed out. Monitoring through CCTV will be done apart from this at standalone or nodal centres."

Sharma informed that 63 flying squads have been organized to carry out surprise inspections and at the district level, district education officers have organized flying squads. Officials also informed that the central control room of the board will function for 24 hours until April 9.

Following a two-year break, The Rabbi Eliyahu Avichayil Memorial Hebrew School re-opened again this week following having been closed in the wake of an ethnic cleansing conducted by Meitei supremacists in the capital Imphal and surrounding valley. Over the past couple of years Ma'oz Tzur expanded to nearly 20 families and a membership of approximately a hundred. The children are young and the majority is 25 and below, the majority of whom ran away from the valley and other areas after being attacked by weapon-wielding Meitei organizations like the Arambai Tengol and Meetei Leepun. There are 34 school-going children in the age range between 3 and 18 years. According to plans, the first 5-room building, which was constructed at the end of 2023, will be utilized as the school building. The residents have been given autonomous houses. A computer, a smart TV, and a printer have been bought to support study for the school to run 'smart classes'. A Wi-Fi network had been fitted in the last few months to complement and accelerate this scheme.

During a talk with Ohaliav Haokip, principal designate, he leads us through the school's academic program. Haokip has a BTech in Aeronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology along with another in Economics and a Master's in Data Science sponsored by Degel Menashe's scholarship programs. He clarified that the classes are segmented into 3 groups; Prep & Elementary for kids aged 3 to 11, middle school from 12 to 14, and seniors, 15 to 18 year olds. Prep students are essentially 3 to 5 year old kids and elementary are 6 to 11 year-olds learning from grades 1 to 5. Their study time is from 10:00 am to 01:30 pm in classes conducted by Leah Baite with the assistance of volunteers from the older kids learning in senior classes. The timings of the middle school are 06:30 to 10:00 am, and seniors are 04:00 to 07:30 pm, both classes are taught by Haokip. There are 21 students in the prep and elementary, 7 in the middle, and 6 seniors, totaling 34. Approximately another 10 students from the Pejang community are to join them shortly. The Pejang chairman has stated that they will construct a dormitory for them at Ma'oz Tzur in the next few days. There has been interest shown by the Petach Tikva community of joining as well, which is currently being investigated. The sessions are aimed to provide education in an innovative, outside the box manner to render education a fun thing and something worthwhile. The strategy is to engage their minds and incite thinking out of the box, quotes Haokip. This was the reason to get the smart TV and internet connectivity. For the first time, the initial week of sessions proved a hit with the children being so enthused and engrossed to join in enthusiastically.

Academic Program

The school's academic program is led by Principal Designate Ohaliav Haokip, who has a strong educational background in Aeronautical Engineering, Economics, and Data Science. The school is divided into three groups:

Prep & Elementary: Ages 3-11, with 21 students

Middle School: Ages 12-14, with 7 students

Seniors: Ages 15-18, with 6 students

Haokip told us that the curriculum will be both religious and secular to equip students for a spiritual fulfillment and a career.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to be both religious and secular, aiming to equip students for spiritual fulfillment and a successful career. The school also focuses on teaching about Israel, including its people, government, education, and career opportunities, to facilitate a smooth integration for the students.

There are two teachers and another, a third one, Shimon Thomsong, who conduct religious classes on Judaism for the community, particularly for parents who attend his classes at night. If that can be included, it will be the fourth group. There are 6 who are in the senior class on the cusp of life as an adult. The 6 will be studying for their board exams and have been admitted to the National Institute of Open Schooling at their expense and fees paid by Degel Menashe. Haokip will provide them rigorous preparations, similar to private tuitions, since the examinations are crucial in determining their future professions. Besides religious and secular studies, special attention will be paid to learning about Israel, their new home. Life in Israel, its people, government, education, career, employment opportunities, geography, history, whatever is required for a successful integration, to survive, prosper and even thrive in Israel. The capacity to restore this school is owed to Sam Marshall and the Mumbai ORT team for their kind donation in sponsoring three teachers, two for Ma'oz Tzur and one for Shlom Tzion at Aizawl, Mizoram. Our sincere appreciation is extended to them.

Facilities and Support

The school has invested in modern technology, including a computer, smart TV, and printer, to support "smart classes." A Wi-Fi network has also been installed to enhance the learning experience. The capacity to restore the school was made possible by a kind donation from Sam Marshall and the Mumbai ORT team

Intending to spread the joy of reading among poor children and cancer patients, 13-year-old Akarshana Sathish has established 19 free public libraries in Hyderabad

Initially ridiculed by classmates, she persevered, fueled by her love for reading. The project has expanded to include 57 metro stations, increasing access to reading material for children and communities. Akarshana's initiative is an empowering reminder of the difference young people can make when they combine passion and drive with a vision for making a positive difference.

Akarshana started her journey by visiting a cancer hospital and was touched by the sight of young patients with nothing to do during their treatment. She began gathering books and establishing her first library in the hospital. Akarshana also had to endure initial ridicule from some of her classmates, but she continued undeterred, fueled by her love for reading and her vision to make a difference.

Now, Akarshana's project has expanded to include 19 free public libraries, which have earned her the Prime Minister's appreciation and admiration. Her next big venture is to install libraries in 57 metro stations in Hyderabad, increasing access to reading material for children and communities even more.

Akarshana's journey is an empowering reminder of the difference that can be made when young people merge passion and drive with a vision for making a positive difference. Her library project not only delivers entertainment and information but also instills a love of reading that can strengthen young minds and create new possibilities.