Kerala Identifies 827 Unrecognised Schools, Plans Action to Ensure Equitable Education

Published On : 2024-11-29T12:50:36+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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The survey of unrecognised schools in Kerala has been completed and further measures are set to follow in the coming weeks General Education Minister V Sivankutty said. Preliminary findings indicate that there are 827 unrecognised institutions

He added that further actions on this matter would be initiated soon.

A meeting has been convened by the chief minister to discuss the issue and a list of schools along with available details will be handed over to him Sivankutty said.

He stressed that no activities negatively impacting the physical or mental well-being of students such as body-shaming should be tolerated by teachers or school authorities.

Similarly issues such as demanding payment of transportation fees or any other charges should not be addressed in classrooms in the presence of other students. Teachers and school authorities should directly communicate these matters to parents as most of them now have access to mobile phones

He also stated that no student should be excluded from school excursions for financial reasons.

"Guidelines concerning school trips and personal celebrations should be immediately implemented. The Director of Public Education has been tasked with submitting a report on the measures taken in this regard within a week," he said.

He said that school excursions are often reduced to mere recreational trips with some schools charging exorbitant amounts and causing financial strain on economically disadvantaged students such excursions should be organised in a way that is accessible to all students.

The expenses of accompanying teachers and PTA members during school trips should be borne by the respective PTA committees or staff management committees Sivankutty said.

The minister noted that individual celebrations such as birthdays of staff or students are being organised in schools with students being pressured to bring gifts and discriminatory behaviour towards those who fail to bring gifts also coming to light.

School authorities are instructed to take strict action to avoid such celebrations that impose financial burdens on students.Get the latest news that takes place in the education sector in India. Find the extensive coverage of various topics including top universities and colleges in India, school reopening, in-depth exam analysis and more.

Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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