Mumbai: In a move aimed at boosting students’ attendance and the quality of education, the state govt decided to launch the ‘Visit 100 Schools’ initiative. As part of the initiative, the chief minister, deputy chief ministers, all cabinet ministers, ministers of state, public representatives, and senior officials will visit at least one school in their constituency or vicinity on the first day of the new academic session to welcome all students. A govt resolution (GR) was issued on Thursday to this effect by the school education department.
Public representatives and officials are expected to review the schools’ operations, the infrastructure on campus, and the quality of education offered at each of these schools. They are also expected to evaluate students’ learning levels and discuss and suggest measures to the school management committees and local leaders to increase rural students’ enrolment in Zilla Parishad schools. The GR was issued following the directive passed in a meeting with the chief minister on Jan 13.
Additionally, the GR mentioned that the representatives and officials should also provide guidance to the school committees on the steps to be taken for enhancing infrastructural facilities, sports facilities, school arrangements, hygiene issues, and other nutrition programmes. The representatives can also suggest corrective measures to relevant authorities if they notice issues such as unsafe structures or non-functional toilets on school campuses. The govt aims to foster a positive view of education among society and parents, boost children’s confidence, and provide quality education opportunities to all.
A govt official said the idea is not to find fault in the functioning of schools. “It is mainly to welcome students back to schools, discuss different constructive ways to improve learning outcomes in schools, among other things,” said the official, adding the department officials will pursue the issues received as feedback.
An educationist said the initiative is a welcome move, but the govt needs to ensure a pleasant and stress-free environment for students and teachers and should not disrupt their schedule. He added that the visits will also help the representatives understand the situation on the ground and help in formulating policies.
“These visits should be more purposeful and constructive, focusing on meaningful engagement rather than just a celebratory occasion,” said a teacher. Another teacher pointed out that the visits should not be superficial and that they should really pick up schools which need attention, infrastructure-wise, teachers’ appointment, among other things.
Mumbai: In a move aimed at boosting students’ attendance and the quality of education, the state govt decided to launch the ‘Visit 100 Schools’ initiative. As part of the initiative, the chief minister, deputy chief ministers, all cabinet ministers, ministers of state, public representatives, and senior officials will visit at least one school in their constituency or vicinity on the first day of the new academic session to welcome all students. A govt resolution (GR) was issued on Thursday to this effect by the school education department.
Public representatives and officials are expected to review the schools’ operations, the infrastructure on campus, and the quality of education offered at each of these schools. They are also expected to evaluate students’ learning levels and discuss and suggest measures to the school management committees and local leaders to increase rural students’ enrolment in Zilla Parishad schools. The GR was issued following the directive passed in a meeting with the chief minister on Jan 13.
Additionally, the GR mentioned that the representatives and officials should also provide guidance to the school committees on the steps to be taken for enhancing infrastructural facilities, sports facilities, school arrangements, hygiene issues, and other nutrition programmes. The representatives can also suggest corrective measures to relevant authorities if they notice issues such as unsafe structures or non-functional toilets on school campuses. The govt aims to foster a positive view of education among society and parents, boost children’s confidence, and provide quality education opportunities to all.
A govt official said the idea is not to find fault in the functioning of schools. “It is mainly to welcome students back to schools, discuss different constructive ways to improve learning outcomes in schools, among other things,” said the official, adding the department officials will pursue the issues received as feedback.
An educationist said the initiative is a welcome move, but the govt needs to ensure a pleasant and stress-free environment for students and teachers and should not disrupt their schedule. He added that the visits will also help the representatives understand the situation on the ground and help in formulating policies.
“These visits should be more purposeful and constructive, focusing on meaningful engagement rather than just a celebratory occasion,” said a teacher. Another teacher pointed out that the visits should not be superficial and that they should really pick up schools which need attention, infrastructure-wise, teachers’ appointment, among other things.