IBADAN — Public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State have resumed academic activities following a revision of the 2025/2026 school calendar by the state Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The revised calendar provides for schools to resume on Monday, July 6, and continue the academic session for six weeks. The adjustment followed disruptions to the academic calendar associated with industrial action by the Nigeria Union of Teachers. The state government subsequently issued a revised timetable to provide schools, teachers, students and parents with a clear schedule for completing the academic session. Under the revised arrangement, the current term is expected to end on Friday, August 14, 2026. Students and teachers will then proceed on a four-week holiday beginning Monday, August 17. The adjustment is intended to ensure that students complete the required academic activities despite the earlier disruption. Changes to school calendars can affect examinations, lesson plans and other academic activities, making clear communication particularly important. Schools need sufficient time to complete the curriculum and prepare students for assessments. Teachers are also expected to adjust lesson plans to make effective use of the remaining weeks. Parents have an important role to play in supporting the return to school. Students need to resume with the necessary books, uniforms and other learning materials. Regular attendance will also be important because the revised term is relatively short. Missing lessons during a shortened academic period could make it more difficult for students to complete the curriculum. The resumption also highlights the wider challenge of maintaining stable academic calendars in public schools. Industrial disputes can interrupt learning and create uncertainty for families. While teachers have legitimate concerns over working conditions and other issues, prolonged disruption can affect students, particularly those preparing for important examinations. Governments and teachers' unions therefore have a shared interest in resolving disputes through dialogue and preventing unnecessary interruptions to schooling. Oyo State has a large public-school population, meaning changes to the academic calendar affect thousands of students and teachers. The state education authorities are expected to monitor compliance with the revised schedule and ensure that schools resume effectively. School administrators must also organise teaching programmes around the shortened term. The quality of learning during the remaining period will depend partly on how schools manage their available time. Teachers may need to prioritise essential parts of the curriculum while ensuring that students are adequately prepared for examinations. Students who have fallen behind because of the disruption may require additional academic support. The revised calendar also gives education authorities an opportunity to assess how future disruptions can be managed more effectively. Schools can develop contingency plans that allow learning to continue during periods when physical attendance becomes difficult. Digital learning platforms, where available, can complement classroom teaching, although access to reliable internet and devices remains unequal. The state may also need to strengthen communication systems so parents receive timely information about changes to school schedules. For students, the immediate priority is returning to regular academic work. The six-week period provides an opportunity to recover lost instructional time and complete outstanding activities. Parents are encouraged to ensure that children attend school consistently throughout the revised term. Teachers will also need to maintain a strong focus on learning outcomes despite the shortened schedule. The resumption marks an important step toward restoring stability after the disruption. A predictable school calendar is essential for effective teaching, examinations and planning by families. The Oyo State government's revised timetable provides a framework for completing the academic year, but its success will depend on cooperation among teachers, school administrators, parents and students. If implemented effectively, the revised schedule can help schools conclude the academic session without further major disruption and allow students to prepare for the next academic year.