Teachers are pushing back against the state board’s new exam policies, fearing distrust and disruption in schools
On January 24, the board announced that they would be swapping out the heads and staff at exam centers for the upcoming class 10 and 12 board exams. In response, the Maharashtra State Education Coordination Committee and other educational groups sent a letter saying they might boycott the exams if the board doesn’t reverse its decision.
The board plans to appoint staff from different schools to oversee exams, which has raised eyebrows. Teachers are worried this will disrupt their regular teaching schedules, especially since they’ll be juggling both teaching and exam duties. Mahendra Ganpule, a former vice-president of the Principals’ Association, mentioned that if the board doesn’t listen to their concerns, they might just refuse to participate in the exams altogether.
Teachers are questioning the need for such drastic measures. They argue that the current system is already transparent, with strict protocols in place during exams. Sushant Bhangale from the teachers’ association pointed out that the board already takes precautions to ensure the integrity of the exam process.
With the new rules, teachers won’t be able to teach on exam days, which could lead to chaos in schools. They’re urging the board to consider other ways to ensure exam integrity without undermining their role. It’s a tense situation, and everyone’s hoping for a resolution soon.