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\u201cOnline Education Is No Substitute for Real Schooling\u201d \u2014 G.N. Var<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Srinagar, 06 July 2025:<\/strong> In response to the ongoing debate over extending summer vacations due to heatwaves in the Kashmir division, the Private Schools\u2019 Association Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has issued a strong, research-backed statement urging the J&K government to adopt academic and logic-based solutions. The Association advocates for early morning school timings as a practical, globally accepted measure to ensure both student well-being and academic continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a statement issued to the press, PSAJK President G.N. Var said, The Association\u2019s suggestion to start schools as early as 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM is not arbitrary; it is based on input from education experts, parents, and teachers. This approach aligns with models already practiced in several hotter Indian states and across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Var also expressed concern that decisions on school closures are often driven by media narratives or administrative perceptions rather than careful educational planning and meaningful dialogue with key stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The PSAJK President further stated, The Association firmly rejected online education as a practical alternative, particularly for young children, warning of its long-term negative effects. He also questioned the selective application of logic in Kashmir, stating, Reaffirming its position, the Private Schools\u2019 Association Jammu and Kashmir emphasized that early morning classes remain the most practical and safe solution\u2014protecting students\u2019 health while maintaining academic progress and discipline. \u201cOnline Education Is No Substitute for Real Schooling\u201d \u2014 G.N. Var Srinagar, 06 July 2025: In response to the ongoing debate over extending summer vacations due to heatwaves in the Kashmir division, the Private Schools\u2019 Association Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has issued a strong, research-backed statement urging the J&K government to adopt academic and logic-based […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4007,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[114,96],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4008","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinion","category-education"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4008","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4008"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4008\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4009,"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4008\/revisions\/4009"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4008"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4008"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u201cThis isn\u2019t merely about the heat; it\u2019s about how we respond to challenges without compromising the academic and mental health of our children. Heat is a global issue\u2014not a reason to paralyze the education system. Smarter decisions, not shutdowns, are the way forward.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cResearch shows that even a single day of school absence can significantly increase learning loss. We\u2019ve already lost valuable academic time due to prolonged winter breaks and repeated summer vacation extensions in recent years. Children from poor families are the worst affected\u2014they lack access to fans, coolers, or safe alternatives at home.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOnline schooling leads to screen addiction, emotional underdevelopment, and social disconnect. It cannot replace real schooling,\u201d<\/strong> Var said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cChildren in madrasas wake up much earlier. In other parts of India and the world, students attend school despite similar or even harsher heat conditions. Why does heat become an issue for schools only in Kashmir? The same children tolerate the heat while traveling, playing, and enjoying elsewhere. This selective outrage is illogical.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEducation is not a luxury; it is a fundamental right, and we must uphold it with seriousness and commitment,\u201d<\/strong> the statement concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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