Healthy competition
As a teacher, I think India's Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) new performance rating procedure will help in promoting healthy competition ("Indian board to rate schools based on pupils' performance", Gulf News, April 16). Often, when a student excels in one subject, he or she will also invariably be good in other subjects. Additionally, it is important that the pivot of education and teaching is based solely on the efficiency and dedication of the teachers involved. I wish them good luck for the scheme.
From Mr Alen Chidambaram
Sharjah
Good news
The Indian Board's move to rank its schools worldwide comes as good news, as it will help them promote quality education. Parents will also find it easier to pick out the right school for their children. At present, the rankings of universities in different regions around the world helps students find suitable courses on which to build their future. This pattern is useful when applied to schools as well. For the proposed criteria to work effectively however, the Board should publish an updated and annual list of top-ranking schools. I believe the step taken by the CBSE is very encouraging.
From Mr M. Rajeev
Sharjah
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