Schools

10 Mar

CBSE Social Emotional Learning Initiative

AASOKA0 CommentsCBSE, Parents, Schools, Students, Teachers

Schools today are realising the importance of mental health and are actively making social emotional learning a part of their curriculum. This is an important part of schools supporting the students. In this high pressure and competitive world fueled by social media, students are more prone to issues related to…

03 Mar

CBSE Inter-Generational Bonding Activities

AASOKA0 CommentsCBSE, Education, Schools, Students

Summary: CBSE has released a circular focusing on improving inter-generational bonds, i.e. between students and grandparents or senior citizens. This will help improve emotional learning among students and also teach them patience, resilience and kindness. In turn, it might lessen the feelings of isolation. Schools are asked to organise various…

24 Feb

What is CBSE Class 12 On-Screen Marking (OSM)?

AASOKACBSE, Education, Schools, Teachers

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has brought about major changes in evaluation for CBSE Class 12 Exams 2026. On-Screen Marking (OSM) has been introduced, marking a shift from physical checking of examination answer sheets to digital evaluation. This evaluation system will help teachers be more accurate, transparent and efficient…

05 Feb

Guide to the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) under NEP 2020

AASOKAEducation, NEP 2020, Schools, Teachers, Uncategorized

National Education Policy 2020 introduced the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) to understand and track the progress of students holistically. Schools often focus on just marks and at times, performance in sports. It proposed a different way of understanding student growth. As per the National Education Policy 2020, assessment must move…

28 Jan

What are Pramanas in NCF?

AASOKAEducation, Schools

Learning happens in many different ways. It includes reading, experimenting, writing, talking, watching and in many different ways. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) talks about this idea using an old Indian concept called Pramanas. These are ways through which human beings gain knowledge. The NCF has included these to help…

21 Jan

AASOKA Teacher Training Program

AASOKAAASOKA, Schools, Teachers

Bringing in new teaching strategies or tools, esp. those which will make the classroom more engaging can be exciting. However, they also tend to bring in additional responsibility on the teachers on top of their extremely busy schedule. This often makes them hesitant about learning about these new things and…

20 Jan

AI Education From Class 3

AASOKA21st Century Skills, CBSE, Education, NEP 2020, Parents, Schools, Students

Quick Summary: Starting in the 2026-27 academic session, the Ministry of Education is introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) as a basic universal skill for Class 3 onwards. Aligned with NEP 2020, the curriculum focuses on logic, ethics, and "unplugged" learning rather than complex coding, preparing students to…

08 Jan

CBSE Additional Practice Papers for CBSE Board Exams 2026

AASOKACBSE, Education, Exam Tips, NEP 2020, Schools, Student Tips, Students, Teachers

Board exam preparation feels heavier every year. The syllabus is vast, and the questions now test how well you understand concepts, not how much you can memorise. Every Year, in the middle of the academic session, the Central Board of Education (CBSE) releases sample papers for classes 10 and 12.…

02 Jan

Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya: A Digital Library Initiative for Schools

AASOKACBSE, Education, Schools, Students, Teachers

What is Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya? Reading is a skill that is required by all children. It is a way for students to understand the world and develop thinking habits. Schoolbooks are important, but non-academic books give them a chance to explore, imagine, and enjoy the world around them. The Ministry of…

24 Dec

Healthy Study Habits for Exam Preparation

AASOKAExam Tips, Schools, Student Tips, Students, Teachers

It is not uncommon that many students study for long hours but still feel lost. If you want to see a difference, form healthy study habits that help you understand, remember, and apply what you study. These habits also make your board exam preparation strategies stronger, because they help you use…