Odisha Schools for Disabled Achieve 100% Pass Rate in Class 10 Exams
Odisha: Students of schools for blind, hearing-impaired secure 100% result in Class-10 board exam
Hindustan Times
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In Ganjam district, Odisha, all 25 students from two special schools for the blind and hearing-impaired passed the Class 10 state board examination, achieving a 100% success rate. This marks a continued legacy of excellence, with the Red Cross School for the Blind achieving this for 43 years.
- 01All 25 students from two special schools in Ganjam district, Odisha, passed the Class 10 board exams.
- 02The Red Cross School for the Blind has maintained a 100% pass rate for 43 years.
- 03Students used Braille textbooks and helper-writers during exams.
- 04The government has improved access to Braille textbooks in recent years.
- 05Students aspire to pursue higher education after their success.
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In a remarkable achievement, all 25 students from the Red Cross School for the Blind and the Helen Keller Red Cross School for the Deaf in Ganjam district, Odisha, cleared the Class 10 state board examination, securing a 100% pass rate. The Red Cross School for the Blind has maintained this impressive record for the past 43 years. This year, 12 visually impaired students, including three girls, passed the exam, with two students achieving a B1 grade by scoring above 70%. The school, established in 1974, has developed robust infrastructure and utilizes Braille textbooks for teaching. Students dictate their answers to junior writers during exams. The government has also enhanced accessibility by providing Braille textbooks free of cost. The Helen Keller Red Cross School for the Deaf has similarly achieved a 100% pass rate for the last 30 years. Graduates from these schools are now working in various sectors, and many students plan to continue their education.
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The success of these students highlights the importance of inclusive education and access to resources for disabled individuals, inspiring future generations.
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