<p>The state government has asked the department of Public Instruction to consult more stakeholders about reopening of schools. Accordingly, the Commissioner of Public Instruction has called for a meeting of the parents’ associations.</p>.<p>The commissioner has issued a communication inviting representatives from RTE Students-Parents Association for the meeting to discuss about the reopening of schools. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.</p>.<p>The association had raised objection that the government did not consult it on the issue.</p>.<p>“Now the commissioner will elicit opinion and suggestions from parent representatives and submit them to principal secretary,” said a source.</p>.<p>It can be recalled that Commissioner Anbu Kumar on Monday submitted a report recommending reopening schools for grades 10 and 12. This report was submitted after consulting various stakeholders including private school management representatives.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, a section of parents are worried to send their wards to schools in December as the weather is becoming colder and there are reports that Covid cases may spike during winter.</p>
<p>The state government has asked the department of Public Instruction to consult more stakeholders about reopening of schools. Accordingly, the Commissioner of Public Instruction has called for a meeting of the parents’ associations.</p>.<p>The commissioner has issued a communication inviting representatives from RTE Students-Parents Association for the meeting to discuss about the reopening of schools. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.</p>.<p>The association had raised objection that the government did not consult it on the issue.</p>.<p>“Now the commissioner will elicit opinion and suggestions from parent representatives and submit them to principal secretary,” said a source.</p>.<p>It can be recalled that Commissioner Anbu Kumar on Monday submitted a report recommending reopening schools for grades 10 and 12. This report was submitted after consulting various stakeholders including private school management representatives.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, a section of parents are worried to send their wards to schools in December as the weather is becoming colder and there are reports that Covid cases may spike during winter.</p>