Thiruvananthapuram, August 5th: The long-awaited school consolidation process in the Indian state of Kerala is approaching its final stages. This significant reorganization of the general education structure, initially proposed under the 2020 National Education Policy (NEP), aims to dismantle the existing structure where primary schools cover classes 1 to 8, and secondary schools encompass classes 9 to 12.
The Kerala government has sent a special rule for reorganization of education offices and teacher posts to the Finance Department for approval. Once approved, the cabinet will convene to discuss the school consolidation plan.
A key aspect of this plan is the alteration in teacher recruitment patterns. Instead of ‘higher secondary’ roles, there will be a shift towards ‘secondary’, encompassing teaching positions for classes 9 to 12. This proposal, which is currently pending Finance Department approval, could mark a significant change in the state’s educational landscape.
The school consolidation process and related changes are expected to bring about efficiency and uniformity in the education system across Kerala. However, the full impact of these changes will only be apparent once they are implemented and their effects can be studied over time.
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