Education

Children in government schools are facing a huge learning gap, as they hardly have live online classes, unlike private schools.

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The Karnataka government’s directive to reduce fees in private schools led to a face-off between parents and school managements. Citizen Matters’ panel discussion brought out the pain points.

The government’s directive that private schools reduce tuition fee by 30% has pit school managements against parents. Meanwhile, students and teachers are the sufferers in the face-off.

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.