For the first time since March 2020, schools in Maharashtra are reopening in person in a phased manner this week. As students face the new normal, two health experts explain how parents and teachers can help prepare them for a period of change
As schools reopen in Mumbai, students of MVM International School in Andheri are given instructions by teachers. Image for representational purpose only. Photo: Pradeep Dhivar
During pre-pandemic times, the thought of school reopening produced a sense of joy for students who were eager to meet old friends, greet new students, and tell everyone about the things they did during the summer. However, in the aftermath of Covid-19, parents, children and teachers are likely to perceive the impending reopening of schools with a note of concern.