Representatives of private schools and ANPSA Central officials during the association’s 44th Annual General Body Meeting at J.P. Park, Chümoukedima, on October 28. (Photo Courtesy: ANPSA)
Chümoukedima, October 28 (MExN): The All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) Central discussed the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act and examination reforms at its 44th Annual General Body Meeting held at JP Park, Chümoukedima on October 28 under the theme “Sustainable Schools for a Better Tomorrow.”
The meeting was attended by representatives of over 100 private schools across Nagaland and featured a business session followed by a panel discussion on RTE implementation and examination reforms, according to a press release from ANPSA Central.
Speaking on RTE implementation, Nellayappan B, Deputy Director, School Education, Nagaland, outlined provisions for admitting children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, along with reimbursement to schools. He also presented a proposed single-window online system to manage admissions and reimbursement, subject to approval by the competent authority.
Ekyimo Shitiri, Additional Secretary, Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), spoke on examination norms and reforms, highlighting the shift towards conceptual understanding, critical thinking and competency-based assessment. He stressed the need for fair and inclusive evaluation, stronger school-based assessment, teacher capacity building and measures to reduce examination stress.
The business session, moderated by PJ Nathan, Assistant Information Secretary, ANPSA Central, included the presentation of annual and financial reports by General Secretary Ketoulhou Sekhose and Treasurer Nzanbeni Tsopoe, respectively.
The agenda also covered the 2027 sepak takraw programme, the Nagaland School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework (NSQAAF), sustainable implementation of RTE, teachers’ awards, mobile gaming competitions in schools, and examination norms and reforms.
Special presentations were made by Rincho Academy, Sovima, and Great Commission Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima, informed a press release from the ANPSA.
