With COVID-19 cases dropping in Punjab, the State government on Saturday allowed the reopening of schools for all classes from August 2.
As schools gear up to reopen, focus shifts to vaccinating staff
Block-wise list of all institutions and employees is being prepared to ensure complete coverage in all districts
Reopening of schools in Karnataka doubtful from August first week due to rising Covid cases
Despite the recommendations from various experts’ committees, including Dr Devi Shetty-led task force, on reopening of schools from the first week of August, the state government is forced to put its plans on hold in the backdrop of a sudden spurt in the daily Covid cases.
A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
Schools must reopen and our children must return to education.
Over 1.3 lakh children not going to school in Karnataka: Survey
As many as 1,26,245 children (3 to 6 years) living in rural areas and 8,718 kids (6 to 18 years) in urban localities are not attending school, the high court was informed.
To reopen schools, India must go local
Involve parents; decentralise decision-making; and give schools greater autonomy for expenditure. Local innovation is the path forward.
Kerala: Relief for tribal students as Edamalakudy school reopens
The primary school is the first and the only tribal panchayat in the state Edamalakudy, which was temporarily shut down after two Covid cases were reported among the tribespeople, will reopen from Monday.
Over 9k children trafficked during pandemic: Report
Child rights activists, and even the Union home ministry, have warned about a possible increase in instances of child trafficking after the country started emerging from the national lockdown in June and July last year.
Open schooling: Odisha kids cross State border chasing Internet connectivity
We sit down for online classes upon finding connectivity.
Tamil Nadu to teach 3 lakh govt teachers computer basics for e-classes
In a major training initiative, the Tamil Nadu school education department will equip all three lakh teachers in government schools with basic functional computer skills to prepare them for online learning, teaching and assessment in the future.