Back to school 2.0: It’s not the same
The Hindu
On Children’s Day, students talk about pros and cons of returning to classroom
After months of inactivity, campuses are abuzz with children and school buses can be seen trundling on roads. While students are thrilled to return to their classrooms this academic year, many have yet to come to terms with the new reality of School 2.0 post COVID-19. They can no longer share their lunch boxes, kick a football on the field or take part in dance or any other extracurricular activity.
While school managements are extra cautious in following COVID-19 standard operating procedures, students are getting accustomed to attending classes in a different environment.

‘Instead of accusing Gen-Z of lacking skills or discipline, we need to ask what drives them’ Premium
At a recent event held in the city, Cambridge University Press & Assessment launched an advisory panel comprising leaders from top global corporations, aiming to bridge the employability gap in India and better align academic output with industry needs. A whitepaper released at the event highlighted the growing importance of communication skills, the need for stronger collaboration between industry and universities, and strategies to bridge the persistent skill gap.

Under the NBS, newborns are screened for communication disorders before they are discharged from the hospital. For this, AIISH has collaborated with several hospitals to conduct screening which is performed to detect hearing impairment and other developmental disabilities that can affect speech and language development. The screening has been helping in early intervention for those identified with the disorders, as any delay in the identification poses risk and affects successful management of children with hearing loss, according to AIISH.