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Schools record thin attendance on reopening after 2 years

The government had on Sunday evening abruptly ordered reopening of universities, IITs, polytechnics and senior classes from 9 to 12 in schools in the summer zone of the UT. However, there was poor attendance as the students did not get timely notice and nor were the school managements geared up with the Covid protocols.

Liberal ideology and gender stereotypes

The conversations around the introduction of unisex uniforms have seen another school in Kerala breaking gender stereotypes. The Government Tribal Lower Primary School in Attathodu has become the first tribal school in the State to embrace gender-neutral uniforms. While gender equality was the dominating factor in the decision taken by the Balussery school, convenience and utility lie at the heart of the one taken by the tribal school.

Schools & colleges to reopen from 3 Feb: CM

Several forums of parents, teachers and heads of institutions are in favour of reopening the schools. The High Court is also hearing a PIL on the issue. The West Bengal Academy of Paediatricians have also written a letter to Miss Banerjee speaking in favour of reopening the academic institutions.