Schools in Karnataka to reopen after decision with parents, other stakeholders: State Education Minister
After holding a discussion with parents and other stakeholders, the state government will decide on reopening of schools, colleges, and other educational institutions, Karnataka Education Minister said.
Karnataka Education Minister S Suresh Kumar has clarified that the schools in the state will re-open only after taking opinions from parents and other stakeholders. The Primary and Secondary Education Minister said the government is not at all in a hurry to re-open the schools and decisions regarding the same will be taken after the thorough decision.
"Opinions from parents and stakeholders are being sought regarding the opening of schools in our state. On June 10, 11, and 12, in all schools, parents' meetings will be held to this effect. So also regarding the way classes should be conducted in schools maintaining social distance," Kumar tweeted.
Welcoming the debate about re-opening of schools, the Minister in a post on his Facebook page denied allegations that the government was bowing to the private lobby.
Kumar said the meeting has been called for at all government, aided and unaided private schools and opinion would be sought regarding when to re-open schools for nursery and primary classes, higher primary classes and high school classes. Also, regarding conducting of classes by maintaining social distancing in schools after the lockdown is lifted, and precautionary measures to be taken in schools.
Recently, the union government had asked state governments to re-open the school, colleges, training, and other educational institutions after doing thorough decision with the parents and other stakeholders. Based on the discussion, a decision on re-opening them should be taken.
In mid-March, schools, colleges and other educational institutions in the country were closed as a preventive measure to contain coronavirus spread.
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