bangalore schools Archives

Pasta or Pav bhaji? Roti or Ragi mudde? How Bengaluru’s schools and students deal with food

July 31, 2019 Tanika Deuskar

As children increasingly consume junk food, some Bengaluru schools have adopted strict policies to ensure that their students eat healthy. These schools’ policies range from providing food cooked at school itself, to replacing any junk food children bring from home

Bengaluru Buzz: Water crisis likely by September | Jayadeva flyover demolition | Schools insist on Aadhaar…and more

July 13, 2019 News Desk

Water levels in KRS dam plummeting, Jayadeva flyover demolition to begin on July 15th, BBMP counts on its new draft by-laws to check building violations – read more on what happened in the city over this week

Right to Education: schools explain their side of the story

March 14, 2017 Akshatha M

While some schools circumvent RTE rules, other schools have many objections to the RTE implementation. What are they? And how are they dealing with them?

Participate in Citizen Matters school fee survey

February 8, 2017 News Desk

How much are you spending on your child’s education? We are working on an interesting article, we would like to hear from you!

Child sexual abuse in schools: what should be done?

December 7, 2015 Ashika Shetty

Enfold had organised a panel discussion on creating safe spaces for children in schools on November 28th. Experts shared the recommended protocols and systems to be followed by schools as per the CPP and POCSO Act.

Experts recommend designated courts for women, sensitisation training for judges, police and media

June 15, 2015 Sharath SR

Experts met to discuss the functioning of special fast track courts in Bengaluru with respect to sexual abuse, and plan the way forward.

Health

Our Safety, Our Voice: An event for child safety

November 18, 2014 News Desk

School students to come together to voice their opinions on child safety, and make recommendations that they would like to see implemented.

Society

Four issues with most preschools in Bangalore that should concern you

September 15, 2014 Nadia Asif

Have preschools in Bangalore become a money-minting business? With no proper curriculum and untrained teachers, this unregulated sector is not convincing enough for parents who want to do the right thing.

Environment

Green conference for parents, schools

November 29, 2009 Vinita

The ‘Be the Change Conference’ to be held this Friday and Saturday will address a range of issues related to food, health and climate change – for parents, educators, children and all concerned citizens.

How to choose the right school?

October 20, 2009 Chitra Aiyer

With schools admissions process on in full swing, parents have the unenviable task of choosing the “right” school for their young ones. Some pointers on what to look for.