KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu-centric protest led by the Nepal Teachers Federation has entered its thirteenth day, with educators from across the country continuing their strike demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act.
Since April 2, teachers have been staging sit-ins and rallies in the Maitighar-Naya Baneshwor area, refusing to return to schools despite the government’s directive to begin student enrollment for the new academic session from today.
The ongoing academic strike has severely impacted the national enrollment campaign and delayed critical education processes, including the checking of answer sheets from the recently concluded Secondary Education Examination (SEE).
In a statement released Monday evening, the Federation reiterated its stance and urged all principals and teaching staff not to engage in any official duties, including paper evaluation, publishing results, admissions, training programs, and academic events such as seminars and educational tours.
The protest may further affect the upcoming Grade 12 board exams, which are scheduled to begin on April 24. The Federation has called upon examination center heads and invigilators to abstain from participating in exam duties until their demands are met.
The Federation has appealed to students, parents, school management committees, local governments, and stakeholders to support the movement, stating that the strike is essential for the proper reform and quality enhancement of school education.
Despite holding two rounds of talks with the Ministry of Education, the Federation claims the government has not responded with the seriousness the issue demands, prompting educators to escalate their movement.
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