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Born to shine: Diljit Dosanjh now part of Canada’s Toronto Metropolitan University curriculum – course details – Times of India

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Diljit Dosanjh (Instagram @/diljitdosanjh) Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh is now set to be a part of the curriculum coursework at the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in Canada. This newly introduced course, offered through the Creative School at TMU, will explore the “cultural, musical and diasporic relevance” of Dosanjh’s work, according to Billboard Canada.Hailed as “first of…

Arizona governor blocks antisemitism curriculum ban, Defends classroom freedom – Times of India

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FILE – Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, center, applauds for those affected by the Los Angeles area wildfires as she gives the State of the State address in the House of Representatives at the state Capitol with Speaker of the House Rep. Steve Montenegro, R-Litchfield Park, left, and Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, flanking the…

Oklahoma schools to teach 2020 election lies as History: Fury grows over politicised curriculum – Times of India

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Oklahoma has ignited a firestorm in education circles by becoming the first state to formally embed disproven 2020 election conspiracy theories into its high school history curriculum. Under newly revised social studies standards, students will now be directed to “identify discrepancies” in the presidential election results — a move critics warn marks a dangerous breach…

Controversial changes to sex education in New Hanover County: LGBTQ+ lessons removed from curriculum – The Times of India

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New Hanover County School Board overhauls sex education, eliminates LGBTQ+ topics. (Getty Images) The New Hanover County School Board has voted to remove lessons on LGBTQ+ topics from its sex education curriculum. The decision, made during a recent meeting, has sparked controversy, with some board members defending the changes, while others voice concerns over inclusivity…

A Black Studies Curriculum Is (Defiantly) Rolling Out in New York City

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Late last fall at the Hugo Newman School in Harlem, two social studies teachers handed out pages of hip-hop lyrics to their seventh graders, and then flicked off the lights. The students appeared surprised. They had been studying ancient matriarchal societies, including Iroquois communities that had women leaders. Now, their teachers were about to play…

California school district settles lawsuit over antisemitic content in ethnic studies curriculum – The Times of India

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An open window in a classroom (New York Times photo) The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), California, has agreed to discontinue its Ethnic Studies curriculum following a lawsuit brought by multiple Jewish advocacy organizations. The case, filed by the Brandeis Center, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and the American Jewish Committee (AJC), accused the district…

Education

CBSE to launch a brand new global curriculum in 2026: How is the existing international syllabus different from the regular one? | – The Times of India

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to introduce a global curriculum for foreign students starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This initiative is part of a broader reform plan aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to provide students with greater flexibility and a globally competitive education. As part…

US education leaders look to UK’s upcoming curriculum review for guidance on tackling historical biases – The Times of India

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UK’s education review sparks interest in US classrooms over inclusivity and diversity. (Getty Images) As the United Kingdom prepares for a significant overhaul of its national curriculum, US education leaders are turning their attention to the planned reforms, hoping to draw lessons on how to address historical biases in the classroom. In a move that…

Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians

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References to the ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his father, who ruled Syria before him, have been removed, as have images of pre-Islamic gods. The definition of a martyr has been changed, and it now means someone who has died for God, not one’s country. A Roman-era queen has been taken out of some textbooks….

Yearender 2024: NCERT textbooks revamped with key curriculum changes – Times of India

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Major Updates in NCERT Textbooks: Key Revisions for Classes 3, 6, and More As 2024 concludes, India’s educational reforms take centre stage with significant updates to NCERT textbooks. These revisions, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aim to modernise the curriculum and reduce the academic burden on students. The changes span multiple subjects,…