Many big names like Arignar Anna, Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam and others studied in government schools. But it is regrettable that the condition of government schools is deteriorating at an alarming rate. Just introducing beneficiary schemes for students who pass out of government schools is just useless. The government must place orders not requests.
Starting from an IAS officer to a normal peon, everyone must be ordered to join their children in a government school of their region. If they fail to do so they must be summoned. In severe cases, they must be abdicated of their post. If this method comes to action, no teacher can be ignorant and also no government officer can be careless.
J.Jeevanesh
S.S.V.M. School, Mettupalayam
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Powerful persons like governors, inspectors and visitors must take an initiative and start a bridging the gap between the world of rich and poor. They should break and dismantle all the barriers that bind these children and confine them to the ugly surroundings. They will have their physical and mental developments only when they leave their filthy environment. Students can also play a role in removing the curse of illiteracy. They can organise classes in groups by following the motto “each one, teach one”. By sparing an hour a day, they can take their and literacy to the darkest nook and corner of the country. Their efforts must be supported by the government and non government agencies.
Annam Lakshmanan
Class XII, The Indian Public School, Erode
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There are more geniuses in government schools than in other schools. Lessons should not be omitted. Teachers should not be partial. Teachers and Students should be regular to classes. Students should have the freedom to ask many doubts to teachers to acquire knowledge. There should be suggestion box in every class, to which students can contribute without fear. The suggestions should be acted upon by the Principal.
B. Gokulnath
Class XI, Cheran MHSS, Karur
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These days, the educational quality has become one of the criteria for the comparison of government schools and private schools. But above all, we need good teachers. The selection of faculty and giving them better training is very important. The teaching methodology, the technology used, all play a role.
Sandiaa V. Paramasivam
Class XI The Indian Public School, Erode
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In Tamil Nadu, government schools are undervaluedbecause of their dressing, slang and some bad behaviour. Such behaviour is due to their poverty. In government schools there should be compulsion of conversing in English. There should not be any labelling of students as slow learners and toppers. This is a great discouragement for the students who score lower marks. Students with difficulty should be given more coaching.
N.Haran
Class XI, Cheran MHSS School, Karur
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Some teachers in government schools feel that they will never come under the scanner and can do anything that they wish. I feel that ‘flying squads’ should be organised all over the country and they must be given the authority to inspect any government school at any time and if necessary can suspend government teachers who don’t work in the right way. The funds given by the government towards the development of these schools mostly go into the pockets of the mediators and nothing reaches the school. Such people must be punished.
P.L. Sriram
Class XI, Cheran MHSS, Karur, Tamil Nadu
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Educomps or smart boards should be established for better understanding of the concept. Many competitive exams should be conducted to encourage the spirit of children.
B. Sri Chandana
Class VI, Sri Gowthami Smart School, Rajahmundry
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The two major problems faced by government schools are unavailability of teachers and absence of students. Teachers can be forced to attend schools by mobile checking at regular intervals. Students can be encouraged to attend schools by introducing 'play and learn' methods. Parents should also be made aware of the importance of education.
Rohit Mishra
Class X, Fiit Jee World School, Dilsukhnagar
