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Kohima: Nagaland Board of School Education chairman Rangumbuing Nsarangbe wants more science education in the state. Only 61 schools across 14 districts offer the science stream today. This includes 20 government schools and 41 private institutions. Three districts remain left out. Shamator, Longleng, and Noklak have zero schools teaching the subject.
Nsarangbe spoke Wednesday at Pilgrim Higher Secondary School in Dimapur. He virtually opened the school’s new science laboratory block and conference hall. He urged students to use these labs to build creativity. Practical learning drives progress. The NBSE is now working to grow STEM programs statewide after marking its Golden Jubilee in 2024.
New plans include a Science Olympiad for next year. The board is collaborating with Shikhar Academy in Mumbai on this project. Nsarangbe also touted three National Education Policy initiatives: the Holistic Progress Card, the Integrated Test Management System, and the School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework. The board is working with a Hyderabad firm on a question-bank portal.
"An educational institution was built on vision, commitment, relationships and the belief that every child had the potential to contribute meaningfully to society," principal Kaini Khekho Kikon said. She noted that 80 percent of the lab work is finished. Kikon praised parents for their support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their help kept classes running through the lockdown.
Nsarangbe recently met with 1,400 commerce students at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School to discuss career paths. He wants teachers to stay sharp. Educators must adapt to new tech to help students succeed. He called for better collaboration between staff and administrators to build a better system.
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