In an innovative initiative, the Kerala government on Friday released a series of books aimed at empowering parents to support the education-related needs of their children from pre-primary to higher secondary education.
The set of four books, titled “Parents with a Growing Child”, was published by state General Education Minister V Sivankutty, according to a government statement.
Speaking after the book’s release, the minister said, “Kerala has always been a leader in education with numerous exemplary initiatives. This new project further strengthens the partnership between parents, schools and children, ensuring all-round development of students.”
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The books, designed for parents of public school students, are adapted to the different educational stages of the Pre-Primary, Lower Primary, Upper Primary and Baccalaureate-Upper Secondary levels, the statement says.
They provide detailed guidance to parents on how to address their children’s growth, development and learning needs, she said.
“These books are not just reading materials, but form the basis of a scientific and structured parent education program to be carried out by the Department of Education. Under the guidance of trained teachers, the content of these books will be shared with parents from all over the state,” he further said.
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Sivankutty, the statement said, emphasized that Kerala was the only state in India to set up a special focus group on parenting education as part of the curriculum reform.
The books published today were one of the key recommendations of the group’s report, he said.
“By recognizing the concerns and aspirations of parents, these books will increase active participation in public education and strengthen the educational base of Kerala,” he added, according to the statement.
The Kerala government is confident that these books will further enhance parental involvement in their children’s education, reinforcing the state’s position as a pioneer in public education, he said.
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