Schools Urged To Consider Both Online And Physical Classes

16-Aug-21 12:45

Schools Urged To Consider Both Online And Physical Classes

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Schools could consider alternating between physical and hybrid classes ahead of next month’s reopening to ensure continuity of the students’ education without compromising their health.

Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs acting research director Wan Ya Shin said several factors should be taken into consideration before the government decides to reopen schools as the number of Covid-19 cases are still on the rise.

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