Ahmedabad: Schools association urges DEO to resume offline classes

Pointing out that learning has not been distributed equally “due to lack of devices or data, especially among underprivileged children”, the association added, “Hence, embracing all the standard operating procedures of safety, the association of progressive schools urges the idea of reopening the schools physically for children.”

“Social isolation of children has grabbed its toll and has observed the struggle to stay engaged with lessons delivered over the screen. Studies suggest that children in remote learning situations are falling behind academically, especially children who were already struggling,” it said.

Stressing on the SOPs and vaccination, the president Manan Choksi said, “Prior to reopening the schools traditionally, we suggest all teachers get vaccinated, preferably with both the doses… Only those who have taken at least one dose of vaccine shall be allowed to take classes.”

The schools shall adhere to Covid guidelines and in case of any contigency, shall revert to the virtual mode of learning, the association has assured the education department authorities.