While the pandemic has created an unprecedented challenge for humanity, it also offers a unique opportunity to re-imagine our schools. The clamour of online teaching or older children coming to school first and not the younger ones should be put to rest. Similarly, in being mindful of ensuring access with equity for all children, students of secondary grades should not be prioritised over primary-grade children. The goal should be that our children “learn to learn”. In my view, we need to take decisive steps now to place the school right at the centre of the community.

Source: Hindustan Times June 05, 2020 13:07 UTC