Schools continue to face severe teacher shortage
The Hindu
Some schools are combining sections and teaching larger number of students in auditoriums and halls
Some private schools are combining different sections, and teaching over a hundred students in one class, as they struggle to cope with inadequate teaching staff strength.
With this, physical distancing has taken a backseat. The shortage was felt acutely once physical classes resumed for students across all sections.
Many teachers — who quit their jobs during the pandemic after managements slashed their salaries or were unable to pay when parents couldn’t afford school fees — found employment opportunities as private tutors or changed job sectors.
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