Education

The government should set up fee regulatory committees with powers to fix fees based on the school’s expenses and reasonable growth plans, says a parent-turned-founder of a school.

Staff salaries are up to 70% of the cost, but running a school involves a plethora of expenses that don’t stop just because students are studying online, says a school administrator.

When there is a maximum retail price on every thing in the market, why not one on school fees, asks a parent.

Citizen Matters’ panel discussion to deliberate a way forward from the present deadlock between school managements and parents.

With no compulsory attendance or access to online classes, underprivileged students are losing touch with studies and working to support their families.

A helpline for students who need financial support and emotional counselling will go a long way in lowering college dropout rates this year.

While Karnataka government is yet to decide on school reopening, its SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for reopening are quite detailed. Many school managements say the SOPs are difficult to comply with.

Bengaluru colleges have tried to adapt to online classes, yet the faculty themselves say these classes are boring and ineffective.

Earlier this month, a government-appointed committee submitted guidelines on school education during COVID. In this interview, Dr Niranjanaradhya, a committee member, explains how they tried to tackle the issue.

Many believe that online classes are not feasible given the digital divide. In this interview, Shukla Bose, founder of Parikma schools that cater to children from slums, discusses why learning is in fact critical for marginalised children now and how Parikrma has dealt with the situation.

Legacy School Bangalore works with the citizen group Jalmitra to convert Rachenahalli lake into a classroom for its students. As the students learn and work with the local community, the condition of the lake has also improved

A new initiative called ‘Young Change Agents for Road Safety’ aims to create safe zones around schools by getting students to drive change