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New figures offer some frightening insights into the effects of Covid-19 on students

Over 1.2 million children in the country have been out of school since the pandemic, last year

Assemblies, sports and events, which can lead to overcrowding, are strictly prohibited in the schools that are opting to start operationsStudents, teachers and employees living in containment zones will not be allowed to attend the school

Tamil Nadu Minister of School Education and Youth Development K A Sengottiyan said there will be no admission in government, government- aided and private schools for now because of the COVID-19 scare, admission of students to take place only after the schools have re-opened

The new NEP is expected to change the name of the HRD ministry to education ministry, promote multi-disciplinary education, is likely to bring foreign education players to India to operate independently and lay down rules for a higher education spending by the government

School and marriage halls in Yanam, an enclave of Puducherry in Andhra Pradesh, to be used as COVID-19 care centres

A report by Save the Children says the economic fall-out of the crisis could force an extra 90 to 117 million children into poverty, with a knock-on effect on school admissions

The Maharashtra government can't interfere with the fees structure of private unaided schools or schools of other boards, say Bombay HC Kasegaon Education Trust lawyers argued violation of fundamental rights and right to administer their institution, threaten action under the Epidemic Diseases Act.

He acknowledged that online teaching can only complement learning in schools and not replace itSisodia suggested that distinct approach be followed in early childhood education

Unlike other professions, education has taken its time to embrace technology. Videos and e-learning modules are used, but virtual learning is different, particularly for those who have been teaching for over two decades