With the academic year kicking off, schools, both public and private, are adapting to new COVID-19 restrictions in order to protect students and maintain educational standards. The Minister of Education, Tarek Shawky, announced earlier this month, in a press release, that schools will proceed through a blended system, with students of grades 4 and above expected to physically attend school two to three times a week. While at home, students are to tune in for live classes to be aired on designated TV channels. Those who have access to the internet will have the added advantage of viewing their courses and textbooks online. Grades 3 and under will not be learning virtually, instead they will be attending school four days out of five. Mothers and teachers struggle with online learning “I’m glad they’re going back to school – teaching my children online was extremely hectic,” said the mother of a seven and 11-year-old, Menna Mannaa “The school did a really good job at preparing, but it was almost impossible to sit my youngest down and get him through the curriculum.” Perihan Osama, elementary art teacher and working mother of two,…
