Virtual Schools and Curriculum Concerns Shape Islamabad’s Education Landscape
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From policy changes to classroom debates, Islamabad’s education sector is undergoing notable transformations that affect learners across the city.
💻 PEI approves framework for virtual schools
The Private Education and Research Authority approved a regulatory framework that formally recognises virtual schools in Islamabad, setting standards for their operation and oversight. [3]
📚 Opinion warns of rote‑learning excesses
An editorial argues that Pakistan’s current schooling model forces students to memorise minutiae such as mountain heights and the capital’s latitude, leaving them ill‑prepared for everyday tasks. [4]
Sources: [3] Dawn · [4] The Express Tribune
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Sources: Dawn, The Express Tribune