“We are entering a new stage in the fight against the coronavirus”. Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer spoke on Thursday, March 12, after Emmanuel Macron announced the closure of nurseries, schools and universities to curb the spread of new coronavirus.
The Minister first reviewed the organization of distance education.“Thanks to the CNED, we are going to have a device called ‘my class at home’ with videoconference courses and educational resources “, he detailed.
Our goal is that no student stays by the way
Jean-Michel Blanquer, Minister of Education–
“All of the rectors of France are prepared to support establishments and schools in the management of this new phase”, He assured.
The Minister wanted to be reassuring about the material capacities that will be put in place for the students. “We are able to help and equip students who do not have computer equipment”, he said.
Asked about childcare methods, Jean-Michel Blanquer says: “Childcare solutions are already organized in the territories concerned with parents who care for several children at the same time”. Regarding the situation of caregivers’ children, “minimum service ” will be organized specifically for them, announced the Minister of Health, asked about the closure of schools.
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