South Korean government considering requiring at-home Covid-19 tests for young students
Schools are bracing for the new semester next month amid the rapid spread of omicron.
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One million students return to kindergartens, schools in Ho Chi Minh City
Attending school is not mandatory for primary school students, and they can continue to learn online if their parents wish.
Vietnam’s Covid generation heading back to school with joy
Hanoi is set to reopen all schools in February after the longest pandemic-prompted shutdown.
28 Metro Manila schools to reopen for in-person classes
Only vaccinated teachers and school personnel are allowed to participate in the conduct of classes.
Odisha announces reopening of educational institutions amid dip in Covid-19 trajectory
However, students will be given the choice either to opt for the online or the offline classes.
Afghan Taliban to reopen public universities, no word on female students
In the past, Taliban officials have suggested that women could be taught in separate classes.
Children will be left behind if schools don’t open now: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister
The Delhi Disaster management Authority is expected to discuss the reopening of schools along with other Covid restrictions in the city.
In Guangxi, a good exam score earns students a fish
Jiangchuan Primary School said it was the sixth consecutive semester that students were motivated by live carp — a symbol of good fortune.
Beijing pioneers new PE program for students
Under the new rules, the students will be able to choose four sports for their PE exams from a list of 22 sports.
World Bank project aiming to keep Cambodia’s schools open
The financing will provide US$69.25 million in funding to help improve equitable access to basic education.