For the implementation of the School Transformation Strategy, the identified schools are hereby designated and notified as Hub and Spoke schools for their respective Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs). The identification of Spoke schools has been undertaken through a structured and consultative process, in alignment with the provisions of NEP 2020 and the objectives of the…
A one-day training and orientation on School Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV) for the District Level Lighthouse School Complex SRGBV Committees was conducted on 14 April at Hotel De Oriental in Kohima. During the programme, the portal for the Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) was launched by Alun Hangsing, Chairman, Nagaland State Commission for Protection of…
This section features NECTAR officials in various roles to familiarise readers with the individuals and the purpose behind the project’s initiatives and interventions, as well as the strides made so far.In this edition, we invite one of the Project Coordinators to comment on his association with the project. Visato KosoGT General, DoSE, &Project Coordinator, NECTAR…
In a diverse state like Nagaland, stakeholders often feel that they work in isolation with little scope for mutual inspiration and collaborative learning. With a rapidly changing educational landscape, they require continuous opportunities to learn, collaborate, and strengthen their practices. Recognising this need, a learning management system called PACE Nagaland (Professional Advancement and Capacity-building for…
The Department of School Education under the Nagaland Education Project – The Lighthouse (NECTAR) has initiated a significant academic reform through the development and rollout of the Annual Curriculum and Pedagogical Plan (ACPP) in Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) across all districts. Designed as a structured academic planning framework, ACPP marks an important shift from routine…
In continuation of the School Transformation Strategy implementation in the Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs), the district-level rollout training for the Annual Curriculum and Pedagogical Plan (ACPP) is being conducted across all districts from 7 to 9 April. The training is being facilitated by PLC Presidents and Mentors, along with ToTs and LSC Managers. It focuses…
The 6th in-person training for subject-based Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) is currently underway across four training stations in Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, and Tuensang districts. These PLCs bring together teachers to share best practices and innovative teaching strategies, discuss pedagogical approaches, and engage in professional development activities tailored to their respective subjects. The training commenced on…
Beyond Textbooks: How Do We Prepare Students for Life, Not Just Exams? Meet Ms. Chisa Rasutho Nyusou, a primary teacher from Nagaland who believes education should go beyond completing the syllabus. In this course, she shares how she reimagined learning by:• Connecting lessons to real-life experiences• Using hands-on, activity-based learning• Nurturing skills, values, and student…
With the aim to strengthen and sustain school leadership, the School Leadership Academy (SLA), SCERT, in collaboration with NECTAR Project, launched the District School and System Leader Professional Learning Community (DSSL PLC) on 24 March. The DSSL PLC is a decentralised model comprising school leaders, district officials, and partners, providing them with opportunities for collaboration,…
Er. Alok Suman, Civil Engineering Consultant, and Aniket Ghanashayam, Environmental Specialist from the World Bank, are currently undertaking a supervision and monitoring visit to the Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) from 23 to 26 March. During this visit, the team is engaging with contractors, labourers, as well as school staff and members of the community, while…
