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2020-04-29 16:21 Schools cannot exist and stand on the side-lines of a democracy; they cannot lay claim to the privileges and rights of a democracy, if they are not prepared to fulfill their collective responsibilities in sustaining and holding that democracy accountable, writes Nuraan Davids.The opening of all schools to all learners after the end of…

Safety first calls grow as govt scrambles to save academic yearThe measures discussed included that:Schools should practise physical distancing in classrooms;No more than two pupils should share desks;The wearing of cloth masks should be made mandatory for pupils and staff;All sporting activities and other extra-curricular activities should be prohibited; andExtra-classes should be arranged in small…

Leaked plan: Govt to test thousands of kids for Covid-19 when schools reopenThe plan wasn't final and was expected to be presented to and approved by the National Command Council shortly after the virtual meeting with the two committees.Pupils and educators will be screened for Covid-19 when schools reopen and if they have raised temperatures,…

Schools announcement expected Friday - WLOS

Share on PinterestNew research questions the role of closing schools in slowing down the pandemic.By April 13, 2020, a total of 192 countries had ordered their schools to close as part of the global effort to control the spread of COVID-19. This is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2.According to figures from UNESCO, these school closures…