The School Education Department has notified a committee to revise the state board syllabus for classes six to twelve, the first such exercise in nearly a decade. Educationists have sought clarity on the treatment of history and social science content, and teacher bodies want the rollout deferred by a year.
TVK
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam · Government
“An expert committee will steer the revision, with draft textbooks placed for public comment before adoption. No change will be made to content without academic consensus. (sample)”
Announced, not delivered — 51 days
INC
Indian National Congress
“A syllabus refresh after a decade is overdue and the promised public consultation is welcome. We urge the committee to protect the social justice content of the present books. (sample)”
CPI(M)
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
“We welcome the revision and the assurance of open drafts. The books must continue to teach scientific temper and the state's social history without dilution. (sample)”
DMK
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
“The department has notified a committee without a single classroom teacher on it. The government must publish the terms of reference before touching a single lesson. (sample)”
BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party
“The committee's composition telegraphs its conclusions. Any attempt to slant history against the national mainstream will be resisted in every forum. (sample)”
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