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SHIMLA: A recent circular issued by a private school in the state capital, Shimla, has sparked controversy, with allegations that it was intended to create communal discord. However, Education Minister Rohit Thakur has refuted these claims, emphasising that the issue is being unnecessarily escalated to disturb social harmony.Speaking to ANI, Minister Thakur said, "This issue is being exaggerated only to provoke communal sentiments. The matter will be investigated. However, the message from the school administration was issued solely with the intent of maintaining communal harmony."He further stressed the need to verify the facts before jumping to conclusions, noting that the school in question has a longstanding reputation. "Today itself, I became aware of this matter through media reports...

UK’s education review sparks interest in US classrooms over inclusivity and diversity. (Getty Images) As the United Kingdom prepares for a significant overhaul of its national curriculum, US education leaders are turning their attention to the planned reforms, hoping to draw lessons on how to address historical biases in the classroom. In a move that could reshape the teaching of history, education groups in the UK have called for a re-evaluation of how the British Empire is portrayed in schools. This comes as part of a broad curriculum review set to be published in early 2025. The US, grappling with similar concerns over diversity and representation in education, is keenly watching how the UK tackles these issues, as many of the challenges they face are strikingly similar.The UK’s Educati...

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US education leaders look to UK’s upcoming curriculum review for guidance on tackling historical biases – The Times of India