Ontario education minister delays EQAO results to study student performance: Educators and opposition raise transparency concerns

Ontario’s Education Minister is withholding standardized test results, sparking criticism. Educators and opposition politicians argue timely data is crucial for transparency and effective school decision-making. The delay, citing a need for deep analysis, raises concerns about the independence of the EQAO and potential political motivations, especially amid recent government powers over school boards. Ontario’s Education…

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Battle lines drawn for fresh standoff, government leans on unorganised workers | India News

NEW DELHI: The Centre’s decision to implement the four labour codes is the second “big bang” reform measure since the unsuccessful bid to overhaul agricultural markets, and signifies the confidence that it has drawn from the Bihar landslide as well as the recognition to prepare industry and business for global uncertainty.The announcement drew protests from…

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EOW arrests six more in VDO recruitment scam | Lucknow News

Lucknow: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Uttar Pradesh on Friday arrested six people wanted in the sensational 2018 VDO (Village Development Officer) recruitment scam, which involved largescale manipulation of OMR sheets, collusion between officials of UPSSSC, employees of exam conducting agency, middlemen, and undeserving candidates.The arrested men were identified as Kuldeep Kumar from Malihabad…

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Toll cut on bad NH stretches? Panel to set measurable criteria | India News

NEW DELHI: The highways ministry has set up a panel to identify conditions – a measurable criteria for determining commuter “inconvenience” – under which authorities can take a call on whether to suspend or reduce toll collection on poorly maintained national highway stretches.The decision came amid growing public demand and observations by various high courts…

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Teachers trained to support kids exposed to crime | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Strengthening support systems for children living in govt observation homes and shelter houses, the state govt undertook a three-day special training for teachers to bring such children into mainstream education.Conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), the training, called ‘Navarambh’, focused on children exposed to crime or affected by it….

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