In view of the high number of Covid 19 infections, tightened measures will come into force tomorrow – also in the education sector. However, a general school closure like in March could be prevented, emphasizes Eva Hammerer, Green Education Spokeswoman: “Toddler care, kindergartens, elementary schools and lower grades remain open for care and learning support for all those who need or want them”, Hammerer refers to the requirements of the Ministry: “All pupils, regardless of the professional background of their parents or legal guardians, can take advantage of this supervision and educational support. This can only be done by the hour. “
“Need” is not limited to the professional activity of the parents, emphasizes Hammerer, “even children who do not have a suitable place to study at home can come to school and do their home schooling tasks there in learning stations.” the need was not determined by the parents alone: ”In order not to widen the educational gap any further, the school administrators also have the opportunity to specifically bring children to school who do not receive any learning support at home,” said Hammerer.
Specifically, the new measures mean distance learning and additional learning stations in schools, including educational support, either individually or in small groups. “And within the scope of the usual number of hours – for everyone who is registered all day, even all day”, emphasizes the Green Education Spokeswoman.
“The fact that all of this is possible in such a short time is due to the committed teachers and kindergarten pedagogues, who put this additional burden and additional effort – putting together work packages, implementing distance learning, offering safe supervision and on-site support – so professionally Hammerer thanks in conclusion.
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