YUPIA, Jun 30: Concerned over the academic performance of government schools despite improvements in CBSE examination results, Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner Lobsang Tsering on Tuesday called for a holistic approach to education, enhanced accountability among teachers and stronger monitoring mechanisms to improve learning outcomes.
The observations were made during a review meeting convened by the Department of Education at the DC Conference Hall here to assess the district's CBSE performance and formulate strategies for the upcoming academic session. The meeting was attended by principals, headmasters, Block Education Officers (BEOs), BRCCs, CRCCs and members of the District Task Force for Education.
Addressing the participants, the Deputy Commissioner said that teachers must go beyond classroom teaching and focus on overall development of students. Describing teachers as role models, he urged them to lead by example through discipline, dedication and integrity.
The DC announced that administrative officers would be encouraged to regularly visit schools within their jurisdictions and interact with students to motivate and guide them. He said that while the impact of such engagement may not be immediate, it would contribute positively to students' growth over time.
Highlighting the importance of value-based education, he called on teachers to inculcate moral values alongside academic learning, noting their crucial role in shaping students' character and future.
Reviewing the district's academic performance, Deputy Director of School Education (DDSE) T T Tara informed that the Papum Pare district recorded a Class X CBSE pass percentage of 41 per cent and a Class XII pass percentage of 80 per cent during the 2024–25 academic session. Compared to the previous year, the district registered an improvement of 16 percentage points in Class X results and eight percentage points in Class XII results.
While appreciating the progress achieved, Tara stressed the need for significantly higher academic standards and stronger collective efforts from all stakeholders to improve future outcomes.
During the meeting, participants identified several factors affecting academic performance, including weak foundational learning, irregular student attendance, inadequate parental support, shortage of subject teachers in some schools and excessive student engagement in non-academic activities.
Teachers recommended strengthening school monitoring by empowering BEOs, BRCCs and CRCCs to conduct regular inspections, monitor attendance and report absenteeism for necessary action. Participants also emphasized the importance of maintaining cordial relationships between teachers and students to create a supportive learning environment and enhance student confidence.
The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to improve educational standards, strengthen accountability and work towards achieving better academic outcomes in government schools across the district. (DIPRO)