By: Odoh Chidozie Kingsley at 3:40pm, May 4th,2020.
Ahead of the Monday 4th May resumption date for schools in Anambra State, Anambra State Education Policy Makers met to discuss the way forward in the post COVID-19 academic session.
Among the issues discussed during the meeting held at the Board room of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board Awka, was the reasons for reopening of schools on Monday 4th May 2020 without students.
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Addressing the meeting, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof.
Kate Omenugha stated that teachers alone have been directed to resume in order to prepare the schools in line the necessary COVID-19 protocols before the return of students.
The teachers are further directed to ensure the schools are disinfected and observe social distancing in arranging lockers and chairs to minimize person to person contacts.
The meeting resolved to adopt blended learning, using face to face and on line teaching methods.
It also made clear that the online teaching applications sent in by the Federal Ministry of Education were free, warning private schools who collect money for it to stop forthwith.
It reminded all teachers coming to school on Monday to wear face mask, or risk not being allowed entry into the school.
