Local units are defying the federal school calendar. Bhaktapur follows suit
Summary
Bhaktapur Municipality and several local units have decided to follow their own academic calendars, defying the federal government directive to start the academic session later and observe two-day weekends, citing challenges in completing curricula.
Key Points
- Bhaktapur Municipality will continue with its existing academic calendar despite federal instructions to start later and observe a two-day weekend.
- Mayor Sunil Prajapati stated that the federal directive was impractical and that local governments have constitutional authority over education.
- Several local units including those in Tanahun, Pyuthan, and Nuwakot have independently set academic schedules to prevent learning loss.
- School organizations and parents' associations have opposed the federal plan, arguing it reduces teaching days and complicates curriculum completion.
