Kohima: Over 100 private schools gathered in Chümoukedima on October 28. The All Nagaland Private Schools Association Central held its 44th Annual General Body Meeting at JP Park. The theme focused on building sustainable schools. Attendees tackled the Right to Education Act and overhauled testing standards.
Nellayappan B, the Deputy Director of School Education, explained new rules for admitting children from disadvantaged groups. He also detailed a plan for state reimbursement to schools. He proposed a single-window online system to handle these admissions. This system awaits final approval from the state government.
Ekyimo Shitiri of the Nagaland Board of School Education outlined major changes to classroom testing. The board wants to move away from rote memorization. He stressed the need for competency-based assessment and critical thinking. Shitiri argued that schools must implement stronger internal evaluations to help students. He stated, "He stressed the need for fair and inclusive evaluation, stronger school-based assessment, teacher capacity building and measures to reduce examination stress."
PJ Nathan moderated the business session. General Secretary Ketoulhou Sekhose and Treasurer Nzanbeni Tsopoe presented their annual and financial reports. The group also reviewed the 2027 sepak takraw schedule and the Nagaland School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework. Officials discussed teacher awards and mobile gaming policies. Rincho Academy and Great Commission Higher Secondary School provided special presentations to close the event.
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