COVID 19: Maharashtra high schools to reopen from July amid rising cases
Schools have been shut since Mid-March
While the number of coronavirus cases has been on a constant rise in the western state of India, the government has decided to allow students to return to their classrooms from July.
The decision has been taken only for the schools located in the non-red zones, and only for selected classes.
As of now, students of only classes IX, X and XII will be allowed to go back. In addition to the schools, the attendees, including the staff and students, should only be from the non-red zones (non-containment zones).
All other schools located in red zones will have to continue online teaching. "Though in some areas schools could not be opened, the process of teaching cannot be stopped. The use of digital technology to reach out with students should be adopted," the issued circular read.
Classes VI to VIII will be allowed to resume classroom teachings from August.
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The schools will have to make sure everyone wears a facemask at all times, and all norms of social distancing are followed.
The decision was announced afterSchool Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad met the Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
"Classes of Standard 1 and 2 are exempted from online teaching. However, for remaining standards certain hours per week have been defined by the government. We are trying to use All India Radio (AIR) network as well to reach out to students with the curriculum," Gaikwad said.