School Reopening: With the Covid-19 cases decreasing schools have started opening in many states.
Madhya Pradesh plans bridge module as studies show students far behind grade
Starting August 1, a basic learning module, split into three parts, would be covered over four months, so that students can be brought up to their grade should, as expected, all classes start by then.
Lockdown spurs more minor marriages in Coimbatore district
The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown had led to a serious economic crisis in many families. Many children also get stressed and distracted from their studies and online counselling cannot be effective compared to direct sessions. Child marriages could be reduced if schools reopen.
With new Covid SOPs in place, Haryana schools set to reopen next week
The Haryana Education Department has announced reopening of schools in a graded manner. Schools for classes 9 to 12 will reopen from July 16 and for classes 6 to 8 from July 23.
Admissions to Class 1 drop drastically in Karnataka
In an indication of the pandemic’s impact on formal education, the enrollment of children to first grade across schools in the state has reached only 25 per cent of the anticipated number of over 10 lakh. It has been nearly one month since the admissions for 2021-22 academic year began.
Over 47,000 private schools in Madhya Pradesh suspend online classes
More than 47,000 private schools in Madhya Pradesh have suspended online classes for an indefinite period to stress on their demands, including restoration of their recognition and resumption of physical education for classes 9 to 12.
Maharashtra to Reopen Schools for Classes 8 to 12 from July 15
The Maharashtra government has announced its plans to reopen the schools in areas where no Covid-19 cases have been reported over the last month. The Minister of School Education Department made this announcement through a video message online and said that the schools in such areas will be allowed to…
Our children need education. How much longer can schools remain shut?
Other than opening sporadically for older children, schools have remained closed since March 2020. Education has been conspicuous by its absence from government agendas. We understand the concern around safety. But, as parents, the focus on opening indoor spaces other than schools is worrying.
When will schools reopen in India? Check state-wise list here
States have been mulling over the decision to physically resume teaching and learning activities in educational institutions.
Organisational structures need to be strengthened to help Covid-hit children
Combating the aftershocks of the second wave and a successful outcome for the well-being of children will only happen if there is greater cohesion between the government and Civil Society Organisations (CSO). Organisational structures such as the School Management Committees, District Child Welfare Committees and the local panchayats, among others,…