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Cathy Mae Toquero1, Christopher Ryan Maboloc2
1College of Education, Mindanao State University, General Santos City, 9500, Philippines Philippines.
The Philippines is piloting in-person classes for schools in low-risk areas after a pandemic suspension. A risk-based approach is crucial for safe school operations amid ongoing health concerns.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Education Policy
Background:
- The Republic of the Philippines suspended physical classes in 2020 due to the pandemic.
- In September 2021, a limited return to in-person instruction was authorized for select low-risk schools.
Discussion:
- The prolonged suspension of face-to-face classes has raised health concerns for students.
- While returning to physical classes promotes educational equity, significant health risks persist due to the ongoing public health emergency.
Key Insights:
- A risk-based strategy is essential for the safe implementation of pilot in-person schooling.
- Balancing educational continuity with public health imperatives is a key challenge.
Outlook:
- Continued monitoring and adaptive strategies are necessary for sustained safe operations.
- Further research into the long-term impacts of class suspensions and the effectiveness of risk-mitigation measures in educational settings is warranted.
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