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Delhi schools reopening: 50% students per classroom, staggered lunch breaks

Mandatory thermal screening, staggered lunch breaks, alternate seating arrangement in classrooms and avoiding routine guest visits are among the guidelines announced by the DDMA

Delhi schools to re-open from September 1 in phased manner

Schools in the national capital will reopen in a phased manner from September 1, according to sources. A decision in this regard was taken at the meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday. "Reopening of schools will begin in phased manner. Classes for 9-12 grades will begin from September 1 and that for 6-8 grades from September 8," a source said. The decision came following a marked improvement in the COVID-19 situation in Delhi, following a recent brutal second wave of the infection which claimed many lives, with the shortage of oxygen at hospitals across the city adding to the woes Schools in the national capital were ordered shut last year in March ahead of a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. The Delhi government recently announced partial reopening of schools and allowed class X and XII students to visit schools for admission-related work, practical activities and counselling sessions.

Parents divided about reopening of Delhi schools amid third wave concerns

Not all parents are on board about the Delhi government's decision to reopen schools from September 1 amid concerns about a possible third wave of Covid-19

Delhi schools reopening: Parents divided amid concerns of third Covid wave

Amid concerns of a possible third wave of COVID-19 in coming months, parents are divided over the plan to reopen schools in the national capital. An expert committee set up by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has recommended a phase-wise reopening of schools in the national capital beginning September. While few believe its high time the schools are reopened as the learning loss is huge, others feel there is no harm in waiting for few more weeks or a month as experts have been warning of a possible third wave. "The risk is not over yet. Reopening schools right before October-November during which the third wave has been predicted by experts, is not a wise decision. A system for online learning is already in place and extending it for few weeks or a month more will not cause any major harm when schools have been closed for so long already," said Aparajita Gautam, President, Delhi Parents' Association. Deeksha Verma, mother of a nine-year-old, said, "A flexible plan is

Delhi schools reopening: DDMA recommends phase wise resumption of classes

An expert committee set up by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has recommended a phase-wise reopening of schools in the national capital, according to sources

Covid-19: Delhi govt issues SOPs for partial re-opening of schools

The Education Department of Delhi has issued Standard Operating Procedures for the reopening of schools in the state for the students of 10 to 12 classes

Will review experiences of states where schools are reopening: Delhi CM

The Delhi government will review the experience of other states where schools are reopening and then take a decision on schools in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday

DoE asks principals to ensure vaccination of all Delhi govt school staff

The Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed principals to ensure that the remaining ones are vaccinated in next 15 days.

Several states, UTs shut schools, suspend classes as Covid-19 cases surge

Several states and union territories, including Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi, have announced closure of schools or suspended classes briefly in the wake of rising cases across the country

Covid: Students of any class shouldn't be called to school, says Delhi govt

Students of classes 9 to 12 may be called to school only for providing academic guidance, says Delhi education department

Delhi schools to remain closed for all classes in new academic session

The directive by DoE comes following a surge in coronavirus cases in the national capital

Separate school board for Delhi: A welcome step for students?

In this podcast, Business Standard's Ruchika Chitravanshi speaks to former MHRD official Vrinda Swarup to understand the significance of Delhi's decision to come up with its own education board

Delhi govt allocates Rs 16,377 crore for education in 2021-22 budget

Sisodia said the focus areas will be introducing a "deshbhakti pathyakram", setting up Delhi's own education board, creating a virtual model school and a teachers' university

Delhi govt approves formation of separate board for 2,700 schools in city

The Delhi government on Saturday approved the formation of a separate school board for nearly 2,700 schools in the city. In the beginning, 21-22 state government schools will be affiliated to the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) and in the next four-five years all the schools will be brought under it, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a press conference. There are around 1,000 Delhi government schools and about 1,700 private schools, most of them affiliated to the CBSE, in the city. The new Board will have a governing body headed by the Education minister of the Delhi government and an executive body headed by a chief executive officer, Kejriwal said. The DBSE will be aimed at imparting such education that prepares "fiercely patriotic" and self-dependent students who serve the society and the country in a selfless manner, he said. The Board will bring in best international practices and high-end techniques in school education. It will impart education as per the aptitud

Explained: Why Delhi's school reforms are not yet a runaway success

Dual control exercised by two divergent govts is one of the main reasons holding the effort back

School principals welcome nursery admission schedule announcement by Delhi

School principals in the national capital welcomed the announcement of the nursery admissions schedule

Delhi reopens class 10, 12 after 10 months with Covid safety protocols

Students of Class 10 and 12 in government and private schools in Delhi on Monday were given a rousing welcome, with all Covid safety protocols put in place, some ten months after educational institutions were forced to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.The move comes ahead of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board examination scheduled to begin in May.Deputy chief minister and education minister Manish Sisodia took to Twitter to wish students:"Best wishes to the students of class 10 & 12th who are going to visit their school today after 10 months... (though it's only for limited purpose and with covid protocols..) But still... I am glad that schools are opening in Delhi today," Sisodia tweeted.Kusum Shahwali, Principal of Sarvodaya Kanya Bal Vidhyalaya No-3, Delhi, said that her school is following all COVID-19 protocols to ensure the safety of students and teachers."We are doing thermal checks of everyone before they are entering the school premises. We are

Delhi schools prepare to open for classes 10, 12 students after closures

Shorter class hours and entry and exit through multiple gates are among various new ways adopted by schools in Delhi as they prepare to welcome students of classes 10 and 12 back on Monday

Delhi govt allows schools to reopen for Classes 10, 12 from January 18

The Delhi government on Wednesday allowed all schools in the national capital to reopen for Classes 10 and 12 from January 18 in view of board exams, according to officials of the Directorate of Education. Students will attend schools only with consent of parents and physical attendance is not compulsory, while schools will follow all COVID-19 guidelines, they said. "In order to conduct activities pertaining to pre-board preparations and practical work, the head of government, aided and unaided recognised schools may call students of Classes 10 and 12 only to school with effect from January 18, 2021," a senior official at the Directorate of Education (DoE) said. However, a child should be called to school only with the consent of parents and following standard operating procedures, he said. Records of children coming to school will be maintained and the same should not be used for attendance purposes as sending a child to school is completely optional for parents, the official ...

Delhi govt school students to get dry ration for 6 months: Kejriwal

The move comes in view of the continued closure of schools since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic