School transport issue, including lack of vehicle and hike in fare, may deter some students from attending physical classes.

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The vaccination will begin at 10.30 am Sunday and it will cover staff of both private and government schools and their family members as well, UARSoM stated

Commissioner of Higher and Technical Education (education S) M Harekrishna stated that the improving Covid-19 scenario in the state is likely to result in opening of the educational institutions in both schools and colleges.

UARSoM general secretary Seikhojam Kipgen said that the prolonged closure of schools in the state has affected the students and their future are at stake.

A close observation of the choices of students and parents for seeking education in an institution shows that these are distinctively dichotomous in school education and higher education for the educational institutions in the public sector vis-à-vis the private sector.

If any school does not abide by the said notification, the untoward consequences will not be held responsible by the association.

Children from poor families and vulnerable social groups have been the worst affected by this pandemic-led disruption--they have been the least able to access online education .

The MSF claimed that it has information regarding a few reputed private schools in the state, conducting written tests and in the process of completing the admission of students for Class XI

"Keeping children at home is forcing parents around the world to leave their jobs, especially in countries with no or limited family leave policies."

UARSoM suggested that the basis for alloting marks to students should be based on the periodic examinations or the sessional or pre-board or pre-council examinations conducted by the school or in whichever way the school deem most appropriate.

As educated and a responsible citizens and leaders, we should be well equipped with all possible backups and possible remedies and fight against all odds to not let the educational sector be hampered by this untamed pandemic.

MSF drew the attention of the education minister and authorities concerned to strictly look into the the using of unfinished buildings of seven schools in Jiribam district as rental accommodation and sheds.

We cannot as a country transit from one learning crisis to another using cancellation or postponements of exams- they are only tools of appeasement.

The Manipur government on Monday announced that no physical classes will be held for students of all classes in all schools.

There is an urgent need for educational institutions in India to evolve and develop suitable strategies and alternative arrangements to compensate the loss faced by the students and parents following the drawbacks in online education amid the prevailing Covid circumstances and the great divide in the society.

Physical classes for classes 9-12 will continue by strictly observing the approved SoPs.

The Rotary Club Manipur plans to install more sanitary pad vending machines at remote areas of Manipur.

Meghalaya Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said that schools in rural areas can also resume normal classroom activities for classes 6 to 8, except areas like Khanapara and Nongpoh in Ri Bhoi and Jowai in West Jaintia Hills.

Failure to attend the duties may compel the government to take up necessary action against those who do not adhere to the order, the Home Department stated.

Rajen informed that all the government schools and colleges should have authenticated land certificate issued by the competent authority i.e. revenue department.

The partial opening of schools would be allowed from September 21.

“We want to make sure that the students are safe when the classes are resumed,” the minister stated

The government order also directed the schools not to hike admission fees for the session while collecting the same.

Education Minister Rymbui informed that the education department will convene a meeting on June 15 to discuss the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for reopening of educational institutions.