107 (Bonus): “Who do you want to raise? Zombie kids?” RTE Act, with Dimple Kaul

Episode 7 August 26, 2017 00:11:26
107 (Bonus): “Who do you want to raise? Zombie kids?” RTE Act, with Dimple Kaul
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107 (Bonus): “Who do you want to raise? Zombie kids?” RTE Act, with Dimple Kaul

Aug 26 2017 | 00:11:26

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Show Notes

In continued conversation with Author Dimple Kaul on the perils of and exceptions under the Right to Education Act, 2009. Our full conversation is available [here](http://talk.ekdrishti.in/e/356a78ac924b92L/). Links: * [Amendment to RTE’s no-detention policy passed during Monsoon Session, 2017](https://twitter.com/chiragnd/status/895594734504333314) * [National Achievement Survey: 14% students able to answer 50% Math questions correctly](https://twitter.com/chiragnd/status/895594734504333314) * [MP Maheish Girri (East Delhi) introduces private member bill to bring all schools under RTE](https://ekdrishti.in/private-member-bill-to-bring-all-schools-under-rte-f431c45c675b)

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