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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
School association condemns government's disciplinary actions
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Karnataka Private School Managements Training Expressing strong concern and disappointment, the state's school association has written to, opposing the recent move to issue notices to District Deputy Directors of Public Instruction (DDPIs) over poor Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) results in certain districts. Siddaramaiah on Saturday had instructed the Chief Secretary to issue formal notices to the Deputy Directors of Public Instruction (DDPIs) in districts where the SSLC exam results were below 60%. The CM further directed that if the responses to these notices are found unsatisfactory, strict action should be taken against the concerned a letter to the CM, the association stated that while accountability is essential, punitive actions against officials without a thorough understanding of systemic issues amount to misplaced priorities. 'Issuing notices to DDPIs may appear to be a corrective measure, but it overlooks deep-rooted policy failures and long-standing ground-level challenges,' the letter noted.'We criticise the absence of structured consultation with teachers, school heads, and education experts, despite multiple comparative studies and reports being submitted to the government. We stress that the recent dip in SSLC performance is not a reflection of individual negligence but the result of systemic shortcomings,' said Shashi Kumar D, General Secretary of Associated Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) and Convenor of, Teaching & Non Teaching Staff Co-ordination Committee (KPMTCC). He said that these include the lack of continuous reforms at foundational levels, the poor implementation of the National Council of Educational Research and(NCERT) based spiral curriculum, the failure of the Nali-Kali framework, and the ineffectiveness of District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) in providing relevant pedagogical like CRPs, BEOs, and DDPIs, the letter stated, are often overburdened with administrative tasks, leaving little room for academic mentoring. 'When the system prioritises showing results over genuine learning, it breeds artificial performance and data manipulation—practices that endanger long-term educational integrity,' the association also raised concerns about the overuse of grace marks, calling it a band-aid solution that conceals the underlying learning crisis. Instead, they proposed the introduction of a more meaningful internal assessment system aligned with NCERT methodologies, starting from early grades. Calling the crisis 'a systemic challenge, not an individual lapse,' the association urged the Chief Minister to halt demoralising disciplinary actions and instead focus on deeper said that there is a need for review of education policy in line with the 2019 Right To Education (RTE) amendment, along with foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) programmes to revive quality education at the primary level. 'There is also a need for creation of an apolitical, consultative platform comprising MLAs from teachers' and graduates' constituencies, education experts, senior officials, and teacher associations to guide long-term education reforms,' he said.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
KAMS issues advisory as schools reopen amid Covid-19 cases rise
BENGALURU: As schools are set to reopen, the Karnataka Association of Management Schools (KAMS) issued an advisory on Sunday, urging all educational institutions to remain alert in light of the new Covid variants and seasonal viral infections. The advisory emphasises a strict health-based attendance policy, stating that students displaying symptoms such as fever, cough, cold, or skin rashes should not be sent to school. Parents are advised to seek immediate medical care for unwell children. 'There is no need for panic. Children who are healthy and symptom-free can safely attend school,' said Shashi Kumar D, General Secretary of KAMS. School heads and teachers are encouraged to promote hygiene by maintaining clean classrooms, ensuring regular handwashing, and improving ventilation. If any student falls ill during school hours, schools are directed to isolate the child safely, provide basic first aid, and inform the parents immediately. Reinforcing that healthy children can safely attend school, KAMS called for cooperation to ensure safe and reassuring learning environments for all.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Covid concern: Bengaluru private schools' association issues fresh SOP on health precautions
Bengaluru: As schools prepare to reopen, Karnataka Associated Managements of Schools (KAMS) has issued a fresh advisory urging all private educational institutions to stay vigilant in light of alerts over emerging Covid-19 variants and other viral infections. An updated SOP by the association of private schools followed a death due to Covid-19 in the city Saturday. The circular emphasises that while there is no reason to panic, schools must act with responsibility and reinforce hygiene and safety protocols. The advisory outlines a series of updated measures to be implemented before and during school reopening to ensure the safety of students, staff and their families. A key directive is the enforcement of a health-based attendance policy. Students showing symptoms of fever, cough, cold, rashes or allergies should not be sent to school, and parents are advised to seek medical attention immediately. "The health of all children is a priority over attendance records," the advisory stated. Schools are also instructed to conduct thorough sanitisation and promote awareness on hygiene. Teachers and staff are urged to educate children about hand washing, respiratory etiquette, and the importance of clean, ventilated classrooms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo In case a child falls sick during school hours, schools must isolate the student in a supervised space and inform the parents without delay. The advisory further reminds stakeholders to avoid spreading panic or unverified news about Covid-19, urging reliance on official updates from health authorities. KAMS general secretary Shashi Kumar D told TOI, "We haven't got any guidelines from the govt so far. These are guidelines we from the association have shared with all our schools as a social responsibility to take precautionary measures. Considering the rain and how kids can be vulnerable to infections, we don't want schools and parents to panic." "As of now, these are very general measures and other measures like social distancing and masks are not really needed…in such cases, schools will be informed later on the same," he said in a video.
