AIDSO protests against Congress government’s move to allow adoption of govt. schools by private institutions
AI summary
AIDSO staged a protest in Dharwad, denouncing Karnataka's Congress government plan to let private institutions adopt 2,000 government schools in the first phase. Students claim the policy betrays promises to protect public schools and risks a corporate takeover of education.
Key takeaways
- The protest was held at Vivekananda Circle in Dharwad with hundreds of AIDSO members.
- The government proposes each private institution adopt three government schools and rename them.
- AIDSO accuses the state of violating its pledge to keep government schools open and urges policy withdrawal.
- Critics say the plan shifts responsibility to private entities instead of hiring more teachers and improving public education.
Read the original at The Hindu
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