In an interview with ANT1, the Minister of Education explained the reasons behind the decision to close middle and high schools during the second lockdown, while noting that there had been disagreements among infectious disease experts on this issue.
The minister said that as of Online classes begin next Monday, with a clear improvement in the relevant infrastructure as well. He even stated that the distribution of 80,000 laptops to schools so that students whose parents are facing financial difficulties can also have access.
He also pointed out that the connection can be made from landlines as well, and there is no charge for calls from cell phones.
According to the Minister of Education, the Closure of middle schools and high schools The lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic was implemented for two reasons: Older age groups contribute to the spread of the disease and are more socially active.
Finally, Ms. Kerameos, commenting on the reactions to the electronic elections on a non-working day, for the election of staff councils, he noted that it is not possible, in the midst of a pandemic, for 170,000 people to gather in schools to vote.
