New Delhi, Expressing disappointment over the decision of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) not to open schools in Delhi, school principals and parents’ association said that keeping schools closed is no longer a solution. All India Parents Association (AIPA) President Ashok Agarwal said it was a very disappointing move and “decision makers are taking short-sighted decisions” as prolonged school closures will lead to class divisions and inequality in education. .
Aggarwal said, “There has already been a lot of damage to the education and childhood of the students, which is difficult to compensate. There is no scientific basis for closing schools. It has reduced employment opportunities and people are in dire straits. A lot of people are sitting idle at home waiting for schools to reopen.”
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Sumedha Goel, director of ‘Shri Ram Wonder Years’, Rohini suggested that schools for junior classes should be reopened in a phased manner keeping in mind the ‘hybrid model’. “Keeping schools closed is no longer a solution. Just like a seed needs the right amount of water, sunlight, air to thrive, a child needs social interaction, food for mind and soul, emotional well-being, holistic development.”
Officials on Thursday said schools and colleges in the national capital would remain closed and the issue would be taken up in the next meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. Anshu Mittal, Headmaster, MRG School, Rohini said that the pandemic has undoubtedly shown people the need to revise the curriculum and educational modalities.
He said, “Many countries have opened schools, we teachers are very concerned for our students because they are being denied education. Now with the introduction of immunization for the age group of 15-18 years, we are looking forward to start immunization for children soon.” Alka Kapoor, headmaster of Modern Public School, said, “Many adolescents have been vaccinated and the campaign to vaccinate children of other age groups is about to begin in April. With enough precautions, if we go ahead and open schools now, I don’t think there is any problem.” (agency)