Poor attendance in corporation schools worries teachers
The Hindu
They want government to make attendance compulsory
Since the Coimbatore Corporation reopened schools for students of classes nine to Plus Two, attendance has been a cause for concern. The State Government had on August 21 said schools would reopen for students of those classes starting September 1.
While issuing the safety guideline for the students’ return, the government had said that it was not compulsory for students to attend in-person classes, which was having an impact on attendance, said the corporation school teachers The Hindu spoke to.
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