There is a general discontent among people when it comes to school education. Recently several private schools have been taken to court for fees hike while parents have complained about about falling teaching standards in institutions. In the teachers’ preparedness section dealing with teachers’ education, in-service training and sensitisation extensively Pandey provides the methodology and roadmap for their professional development. It is necessary therefore that private schools function with autonomy but with responsibility and accountability.”What about private schools provided land at subsidised rates failing to cater to weaker sections? “There is no way private schools can escape their responsibility of taking in 25 per cent children from the economically-weaker section, irrespective of land deeds.

Source: The Hindu January 29, 2017 14:20 UTC