Schools Citizen Matters, Chennai

All that we learnt in 2020 about learning

December 27, 2020 Merlia Shaukath

One thing was amply clear – our education system was simply not equipped for the quick switch to virtual education. The question is, how will things pan out when schools reopen?

School students fight stress, as state dithers over curriculum revision

December 5, 2020 M G G Jithendra Prasad

The Tamil Nadu government is still expected to announce a curtailed syllabus for students of the academic year 2020-21. But will it be a case of too little, too late?

“Effective online teaching needs longer preparation, much greater effort; why should it cost less?”

July 21, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

An in-depth interview on online schooling, its pros and cons and its long term potential, with Balaji Sampath, a passionate educational activist and entrepreneur.

Teaching kids at home during the COVID-19 pandemic: A guide for parents

April 1, 2020 Mahesh V

As the pandemic forces schools and learning spaces to shut down operations, parents must learn to embrace and explore the potential of homeschooling – for the short haul or the long term.

Unethical medical practices a huge concern: Chennai nutritionist Divya Satyaraj

December 28, 2019 Swati Amar

Divya Satyaraj speaks to Citizen Matters on her work on health and nutrition among children, adolescents and pregnant women and the overall reforms needed in healthcare.

Chennai Buzz: Schools begin to feel water crisis | Electric buses soon in city | App to track traffic violators | Round-the-clock shopping… and more

June 10, 2019 News Desk

The impact of the water crisis, measures to make roads safer and new plans for environmentally cleaner commute — read about these and more in our weekly recap of news from the city.

Meet Dr Jayakumar, MP-elect from Thiruvallur

May 28, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Dr K Jayakumar of the INC unseated the incumbent two-time MP from ADMK to win Thiruvallur. He has previously served as the Namakkal MLA.

Chennai Buzz: 50 schools wait for recognition | Hotels face severe water crisis | Metro sees record passengers…and more

May 19, 2019 News Desk

The uncertain future of more than 50 Chennai schools, the plight of the restaurant industry in times of water scarcity and some news of hope for conservancy workers — read about all of this and more in this week’s news wrap.

This is how Election Commission and public entities are sensitising citizens to vote

April 16, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Ahead of elections to the 17th Lok Sabha, Greater Chennai Corporation and public entities conduct back-to-back awareness campaigns, emphasising the right and duty to vote.

Chennai school kids come together at hackathon to solve civic problems

February 4, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Can a motley group of school students aged 8 to 13 suggest and devise solutions to problems such as air pollution, waste management and water scarcity? Yes, they can and the Sarvalokaa Hackathon in the city gave them a platform to showcase their innovative solutions.

Schools

All that we learnt in 2020 about learning

School students fight stress, as state dithers over curriculum revision

“Effective online teaching needs longer preparation, much greater effort; why should it cost less?”

Teaching kids at home during the COVID-19 pandemic: A guide for parents

Unethical medical practices a huge concern: Chennai nutritionist Divya Satyaraj

Chennai Buzz: Schools begin to feel water crisis | Electric buses soon in city | App to track traffic violators | Round-the-clock shopping… and more

Meet Dr Jayakumar, MP-elect from Thiruvallur

Chennai Buzz: 50 schools wait for recognition | Hotels face severe water crisis | Metro sees record passengers…and more

This is how Election Commission and public entities are sensitising citizens to vote

Chennai school kids come together at hackathon to solve civic problems

Chennai Buzz: City stares at acute water crisis | Teachers’ stir | Smart cards at RTO ..and more!

DIY science in Chennai neighbourhoods

No fans, no cooking arrangement: Inside anganwadis in Chennai’s relocated slums

Chennai buzz: Property tax hike relief for residential buildings, shrinking coastline, sewage tankers’ stir and more!

Human values can be induced through storytelling: Bhavna Singh