Returning to School and Resuming Normalcy. Or At Least Approaching It.
Over the past few years, the annual ritual of returning to school has undergone significant transformations. The chronicle begins in September 2019, marking the final conventional return to school prior to the disruptive advent of Covid-19. The ensuing academic year witnessed a seismic shift, with the pandemic compelling students to vacate physical classrooms, leaving educators grappling to adapt and classes transitioning entirely to the online realm.
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Fast forward to September 2020, and the customary return to school assumed a virtual guise, as students logged into digital classrooms amid a global yearning for a return to pre-pandemic normalcy.
Returning to School
By September 2021, the nation witnessed a tumultuous period marked by political discord, culminating in the widespread return of students to physical classrooms after a protracted hiatus dating back to March 2020.
As the autumn of the current year unfolds, students and teachers embark on yet another return to campus, navigating a landscape where Covid-19 remains a looming threat. However, unlike the preceding years, the virus no longer dictates the rhythm of our daily lives. Instead, the nation collectively endeavors to acclimate to a redefined normalcy.
Reflecting on the previous academic year, our reporters fanned out across the country to gauge the sentiments of students during their initial days back in school. This year, with the commencement of the new academic term, our correspondents once again traverse the field. Their mission: to ascertain the extent of change, or the lack thereof, and to address a fundamental yet pivotal question – where do we stand in this evolving educational landscape?
