Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education Implements Measures to Minimize 'School Density'... Maintaining Two-Thirds Capacity in Large Schools

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] The Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education announced on the 17th a 'School Density Minimization Measure' to inspect the school quarantine system for the second semester, following the elevation of social distancing to Level 2 in the metropolitan area.

For oversized schools with more than 25 elementary school classes, 16 middle school classes, or 25 high school classes, it strongly recommends maintaining two-thirds of the school density. Kindergartens are to maintain two-thirds of the total capacity, limiting attendance to about 20 students per class including care services.

For elementary schools that are oversized, students will attend school every other week or every other day, and for overcrowded classes exceeding 25 students, measures such as strengthening distancing within the class, dividing classes, or conducting lessons in larger special classrooms will be implemented.

According to this measure, 9th graders in middle school and 12th graders in high school will attend school daily in principle, but oversized schools will have students attend every other week. Special schools will decide based on their individual circumstances.

Superintendent Lim Jong-sik stated, "We recognize the current situation very seriously and will make every effort to prevent infections within schools and ensure the safety and health of students," adding, "We will also actively support measures to address educational gaps caused by reduced in-person school days and protect educationally marginalized groups."

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