
Students return to schools with joy
The Hindu
Students returned to schools with joy when they reopened after nearly a year and a half. Some schools welcomed children with decorations, some had Rangolis on their premises. Members of the BJP city y
Students returned to schools with joy when they reopened after nearly a year and a half. Some schools welcomed children with decorations, some had Rangolis on their premises. Members of the BJP city youth wing and MP Mangala Angadi visited the government high school in Mastamaradi village. She greeted some students with flowers. She noted that the attendance was over 60% and it was very encouraging. Schools were supplied with hand sanitisers. Staff and teachers used thermal scanners to check for symptoms of fever among students. Teachers also noted down height and weight of students in some schools.
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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.