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Education

Information, analysis and features on the educational options available in the city, right from primary schools to colleges and universities.

Children in protest
Education

School, interrupted – the toll of mid-academic year evictions on children in Chennai

October 17, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Eviction and resettlement policies fail to take into account their negative impact on education, leading to increase in dropouts and children taking to anti-social activities.

students availing the free breakfast scheme
Education

Free breakfast scheme a hit among students in Chennai’s resettlement colonies

October 5, 2023 Athira Johnson

Students in Chennai’s resettlement colonies are satisfied with the newly launched free breakfast scheme and call for the expansion of its coverage.

distressed student in a classroom
Education

Webinar alert: Creating mental health safe spaces in Chennai colleges

May 16, 2023 News Desk

A panel discussion by Citizen Matters Chennai will look into root causes of mental health issues faced by college students in Chennai.

Education

What Chennai colleges must do to curb sexual harassment on campus

April 11, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

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

GCC Chennai Corporation primary school
Education

Inadequate infrastructure and lack of personnel affect learning in Corporation schools in Chennai

March 16, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

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

A tuition centre in Vyasarpadi, Chennai
Education

How a tuition centre in Chennai’s Vyasarpadi is helping keep children in schools

January 12, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

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

chennai pocso session
Education

Workshop on POCSO to combat child abuse in Chennai

January 5, 2023 David Bharath Kumar

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

sex education session-holy child school-boys and girls sitting
Education

What I learnt about Chennai schools in 2022

December 28, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

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.

english ongoing
Education

English Vinglish in Chennai government schools: How are students responding?

November 23, 2022 Ra Shhiva

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

chennai school children
Education

Why has RTE failed to level the playing field in Chennai schools?

September 2, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

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

nature based learning session
Education

Nature-based learning: Walk, talk and observe to know more about the city’s ecology

August 31, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

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

Children in GCC schools
Education

As students flock to GCC-run schools during COVID-19, system creaks under the strain

August 26, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

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 session-holy child school-boys and girls sitting
Education

Many Chennai schools reluctant to embrace sex education

July 28, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

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.

leanring activities in special schools
Education

Chennai’s special schools face challenges beyond COVID

June 13, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

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

chennai homeschooling
Education

Homeschooling helping Chennai kids pursue their interests

May 24, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

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

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