India has seen a lot of suffering in the last year and a half. But are we setting ourselves up for another prolonged and needless suffering well after Covid-19 recedes? Is school closure a necessary step to control the spread of Covid-19? It is high time to ask and answer…
Maharashtra’s decision not to reopen schools slammed by experts
Public health experts express shock that Task Force has opposed the Education Department’s decision to restart schools despite not having a single qualified person on the panel. Public health experts from Maharashtra have called out the State COVID-19 Task Force’s stand of not reopening schools for being unscientific and taken…
Tamil Nadu schools reopening date to be released by August 20
The Tamil Nadu government would take a ‘final’ decision to reopen schools for classes nine to 12 by August 20. The Chief Minister has also asked the state Health Minister to take feedback from all the district collectors and the district medical officers before a final decision is announced.
Schools reopened for students’ future, AP CM Jagan says while allaying Covid-19 fears
Even as the fears of a Covid-19 third wave loom large, schools across Andhra Pradesh reopened on Monday, resuming classes in physical mode for the students of all the standards.
India Can’t Keep Citing the Pandemic to Deprive Children of Education
It has already been a year and a half since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education. It is high time that governments come up with innovative solutions to deal with the emerging situation.
Kerala Government Will Consider School Reopening In A Phased Manner: Education Minister
General Education minister V Sivankutty said digital and online classes were not a permanent solution and reopening of schools can be considered after vaccinating children in the state.
Hazards of not reopening schools too serious to be ignored, says parliamentary panel
The committee has noted that the closure of schools has not only impacted social fabric of families in a negative manner, it has also increased involvement of children in household chores. The seriousness of the matter should not be overlooked and a well balanced reasoned view may be taken for opening…
Comply with SoPs strictly if schools reopen, say experts
Experts have said that the state education minister Varsha Gaikwad’s statement about the possible reopening of schools in the state in a phased manner from August 17 is a move in the right direction.
Tamil Nadu schools to reopen from September 1 for Classes 9 to 12
The government of Tamil Nadu has decided to reopen the schools in the state from September 1 for physical classes, after being shut down for over a year due to the pandemic. Students must note that the schools will only reopen for Classes 9 to 12.
India must allow children to return to classrooms
Parents’ fears are legitimate, but children have suffered huge learning losses. It is the responsibility of the government to find the best and safest ways to reopen schools.