Education News – Newsletter for February 12, 2011

Blacklist the black gowns! Voices in Panjab University

CHANDIGARH – Black gowns at convocation ceremonies are back in the news with a Panjab University syndicate member, supported by some faculty members and students, appealing to end the “colonial practice” of wearing them.

These voices can be heard again as the university heads for its 60th annual convocation Feb 14.
Panjab University syndicate member …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mixed response to quota in nursery admissions

NEW DELHI – As Delhi’s schools Friday continued announcing their final lists for nursery admissions, many poor parents in Delhi expressed relief over the 25 percent reservation of seats for their children, while others expressed doubts.

The Right to Education (RTE) Act implemented last year has increased the reservation for children from the economically weaker … Read more >>>.