Shillong: Teachers in Garo Hills want the Meghalaya Board of School Education to fix the state's new academic calendar. The Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers’ and Employees Association says the current schedule is broken. It forces instructors to cover too much ground in too little time. The group insists the board must consult stakeholders before locking in these timelines.
The calendar squeezes the school year. Teachers now face a brutal scramble to finish the syllabus while handling exams, grading papers, and filing reports. They say these deadlines make it nearly impossible to maintain teaching standards. The association warned, "Niamrangko taripiltaianio skigiparang, school management-rang aro gipin stakeholder-rang naksa agangrikaniko dakani ja·mansa talatna nanga."
The new dates also slash essential breaks. Teachers need that downtime to handle administrative planning, tabulation, and promotion records. Losing this time creates a massive backlog before the next session starts. The calendar also puts local students at a disadvantage compared to peers in states like Assam or Kerala. This misalignment complicates admissions and creates friction for students moving between different board systems.
Summer breaks are also under fire. The current plan threatens community and cultural events, including youth camps and church programs that rely on that window. Teachers are already stretched thin. Many serve as Booth Level Officers for election duties or manage government surveys on top of their classroom obligations. They need a schedule that actually works.
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