Schools in Noida and Greater Noida to Offer Hybrid Learning
Schools in Noida and Greater Noida must provide students in classes 1 through 5 with a choice between online and in-person classes, according to a directive issued by Gautam Buddha Nagar District Basic Education Officer Rahul Pawar on November 7th. This decision is in response to the implementation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the Delhi-NCR region.
Key Directives
- All council-run, government-aided, and recognized schools within the district are subject to this requirement.
- Schools will not be closed; instead, online lessons must be offered where feasible.
- Principals and managers are responsible for ensuring students have access to both online and offline learning options.
GRAP Stage III Implementation
The directive aligns with a November 6th order from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Clause 8(ii) of the CAQM’s instructions mandates that schools in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar conduct classes up to Class V in a hybrid mode, provided online learning is possible.
School Operations
Schools are permitted to continue operating with in-person classes. Parents have the option to choose online learning if it is available. Schools are instructed to communicate class timings to parents.
Potential Consequences
The district education office warned that non-compliance with the instructions may result in action. School managers and headmasters have been asked to ensure adherence to the new guidelines.
Broader Impact
According to India Today, this requirement extends beyond Noida and Greater Noida, affecting schools in Delhi and five neighboring districts – Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Sonipat. These schools include government, government-aided, and recognized private schools, as well as those managed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council, and Delhi Cantonment Board.
Source: India Today. Featured image credit: India Today.
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