In the vast number of schools and colleges in Kathmandu Valley and outside the capital, it is a challenge to select a suitable place that can foster positive environment. A lot of advertisements in colorful and attractive captions may confuse parents who are little aware of educational environment in the country. In my view as a teacher for a long time, following factors may be important in deciding which school/college is suitable or better for your children/student.
Thu, May 17, 2012
The dispute over educational reform remains unresolved despite months of mass protests backed by teachers and trade unions as well as students.
The conservative government of President Sebastian Pinera has offered some concessions, but has refused to accept student demands for a radical transformation of the school and university system.
Correspondents say more protests and clashes are likely now the summer holidays are over.
Thu, May 17, 2012
Private schools’ operators have decided to shut schools in Saptari district for 11 days, as education institutions have not been running smoothly due to the bandh. A meeting of PABSON and NPABSON, Saptari, decided to shut the schools from May 18.
Mon, May 7, 2012
The amendment has eased the process of getting affiliation to the Higher Secondary Education Board and supported the government to implement School Sector Reform Plan (SSRP), a comprehensive plan to transform the education system in the country.
As per the amendment in the regulations, any secondary school that has already completed one cycle of Grade X can apply for affiliation from HSEB to upgrade to higher secondary school. Earlier, Higher Secondary Education Regulations had only allowed secondary schools that had run Grade X for three years to apply for HSEB affiliation.
Fri, May 4, 2012
A spokesman from the Department for Education said the review showed the exams system had “fallen short of commanding the level of confidence we need”. He added: “These reports show that in recent years not enough has been demanded of students, and that they are not being asked to demonstrate real depth and breadth of knowledge.”
A poll of lecturers last month found that many think A-levels no longer prepare students for university. Just over half of the 633 academics polled by Cambridge University’s exam board, Cambridge Assessment, said students did not possess the writing or critical thinking skills needed for their degree courses. Three-fifths said their universities offered catchup classes for first-year undergraduates.
Fri, May 4, 2012
3rd, May 2012 More than 50 professors at the central departments of the country’s oldest university are drawing their salary without performing their day-to-day duties, UCPNMaoist-aligned students said today. The revelation came as All Nepal National Independent Students Union Revolutionary members, led by union chief Himal Sharma, carried out a daylong inspection at various departments [...]

Jeevan Kanda Ki Phool
Synopsis: Is Life a Flower or a Thorn – memoir essays by Jhamak Kumari Ghimire, a handicapped person who cannot use her hands. She wrote this book using the toes of her foot.
Thirty-year-old Jhamak Kumari Ghimire gives true meaning to the expression differently-abled. Born with cerebral palsy, a group disorder that affects the functions of the brain and the nervous system, Ghimire uses her toes to create literary pieces. more
Friday, June 24, 2011
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