Indonesia Deemed to be Ready For Face-to-Face Classes in Schools

“The parents have the right to the latter if they have concerns, among they if are still unsure [about safety] or if they feel their children cannot maintain health protocols.”

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While Nadiem admitted that parental concerns is a factor in keeping schools from opening for face-to-face classes, it is not the primary reason.

“Many face-to-face classes are still hampered by the lack of a permit from provincial administrations or local Covid-19 branches to open schools,” he said.

“I urge Commission X to persuade provincial administrations nationwide to reopen schools for face-to-face learning. This effort has to start now, as the [school reopening process] such as training, preparation and other stages take time.”

Nadiem hopes that limited face-to-face classes can be developed further in the near future. 

"Face-to-face learning is feasible even during a pandemic. Their numbers should grow in the near future, unless there is [a cluster] breaking out in their immediate area or in the school itself,” he said.

(Writer: Nicholas Ryan Aditya | Editors: Krisiandi, Dani Prabowo)

Sources: 

https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2021/05/31/18072271/nadiem-mal-hingga-kantor-sudah-buka-saatnya-sekolah-tatap-muka-terbatas. 

https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2021/05/31/17561201/nadiem-sebut-kendala-terbesar-sekolah-belum-ptm-terbatas-karena-tak-dapat?page=all#page2.