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Regional school schedule and assessment changes

Overview

In Punjab, the School Education Department has introduced revised winter timings for public schools, effective from October 16, 2026, through March 31, 2027. To combat declining academic performance, such as a drop in Class 9 pass rates in the Lahore board, the Directorate of Public Instruction has also mandated daily 10-minute tests and full monthly assessments for government students.

Entities

Dominican Republic · Román Jáquez Liranzo · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Muddassir Riaz Malik · Alejandro Armenta Mier

Timeline

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    The Dominican Republic's JCE is extending operating hours at ten identification centers to help citizens renew their identity cards before the April 2027 deadline.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Punjab government implements new school schedules and testing mandates

    Punjab has introduced new winter school timings and mandated daily 10-minute tests and monthly assessments to improve student learning outcomes following poor exam results.

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