{
  "id": 2593520,
  "title": "Officials told to improve academic standards in government schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/officials-told-to-improve-academic-standards-in-government-schools",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T14:43:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/officials-told-to-improve-academic-standards-in-government-schools/article71377586.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister for IT and HRD Nara Lokesh instructed officials and educators to enhance the academic standards of students in government schools. He emphasized the importance of focusing on science, mathematics, and English language to establish a robust foundation for schoolchildren. On Saturday, Lokesh hosted a virtual meeting of the HRD cluster from Government Girls High School in Dasannapeta, Vizianagaram district, where he conversed with teachers and academics from different districts, inviting their insights for further improvement. He expressed confidence that collective efforts would ensure the best results in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. Vizianagaram District Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy, District Education Officer U. Manikyam Naidu, Deputy DEO, and school headmistress P. Ramanamma participated in the discussions, with Ramanamma expressing delight over the Minister's visit, citing the school's impressive performance in Class X exams. One student, Yakshitha Katari, shared her joy at the Minister's presence, saying it motivated her and her peers to strive for excellence in the upcoming academic year. Later, Lokesh held a meeting with other ministers, discussing the party's strategy for the upcoming local body elections and seeking their support. He also received a warm reception from TDP, Jana Sena Party, and BJP leaders in Vizianagaram, attributing the warm welcome to the party's strong presence in the district.",
  "summary": "Participating in a virtual meet at Government Girls High School in Dasannapeta, Nara Lokesh interacts with teachers and academicians from various districts and seeks suggestions for further improvement of standards in the schools",
  "key_points": [
    "Minister Nara Lokesh instructed officials to improve academic standards in government schools.",
    "Emphasis on science, mathematics, and English language for student foundation.",
    "Virtual meeting with teachers and academics for further improvement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}