Education

Colleges in Chennai must strengthen Internal Complaints Committees and empower students to pursue complaints on sexual harassment.

Many schools run by the Greater Chennai Corporation do not have adequate number teachers, classrooms and toilets, impacting learning outcomes.

Dr Ambedkar Pagutharivu Padasalai, a tuition centre in Chennai, has become an after-school refuge for many children in the community.

A workshop on POCSO in schools across Chennai spreads awareness about child sexual abuse and harassment.

Stories I wrote in 2022 brought me face to face with some uncomfortable truths about the education system and what goes on in Chennai’s schools.

A spoken English programme run by Citizens for Law and Democracy has been welcomed by government schools and students across Chennai.

RTE applications have increased in Chennai post pandemic. But many issues continue to plague the system, defeating the spirit of the law.

A chat with Yuvan Aves, who has been helping residents understand Chennai better through nature-based learning via walks and workshops.

GCC schools in Chennai saw an influx of students over the past three years. But numbers have since dropped due to gaps in what the schools offer.

Sex education initiatives are lacking in Chennai schools. NGOs have stepped in to fill the gap but more awareness is the need of the hour.

Chennai’s special schools have been affected by the pandemic and by systemic issues that affect children, parents, educators and schools.

Homeschooling has gained popularity in recent times in Chennai. The system affords flexibility and time to explore options that traditional schools do not.