Recognizing the significance of continuous professional development, the Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) has informed all proxy teachers under Mokokchung district to immediately cease their activities. “The unethical practice of employing proxy teachers in our district undermines the quality of education and deprives students of their right to proper learning. We urge everyone to stand against this malpractice and appeal all the stakeholders to be vigilant and ensure that only appointed and qualified teachers fulfill their duties. Together, we must moniter and safeguard the future of our students and uphold the standards of education in our district,” stated the AKM in a press release issued today by President Lanutoshi Aier and General Secretary Satemmongba.
It also reminded all the Government employees under Mokokchung District to be present at their designated posting place during the official working hours/days. “Public servants are vital to the progress and development of our state and must ensure that essential services reach every citizen efficiently. Failure to comply with this appeal by the concerned officials will result in necessary actions being initiated against them,” cautioned the student body.
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With the Pupil- Teacher Ratio being a critical metric in assessing the quality of education in the schools, the AKM reminded about the directives issued by the DOSE that all private schools under Mokokchung District to strictly maintain the Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) as stipulated by the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 for providing quality education and fostering a conducive learning environment.
It asserted that schools with high enrolment of students must ensure that additional classrooms are provided to accommodate the students in smaller sections, adhering to the following norms:
Primary level-30:1,
Upper primary level-35:1
Secondary and Higher secondary Level-40:1
“These directives should come into effect from this academic year. Non compliance will attract appropriate action as per regulations set by the Directorate of School Education,” it added.
