2 min readNew DelhiMar 27, 2026 10:45 AM ISTFaridabad schools ban filming reels during class hours: Education office (AI-generated/ representative)The Faridabad district education office has put its foot down on the growing reel culture creeping into classrooms, ordering all schools in the district to strictly ban students, teachers, and staff from shooting short videos or reels during school hours.The circular, issued Wednesday, comes after authorities flagged a pattern of entertainment-driven video creation happening right on school premises — raising red flags about discipline, institutional dignity, and the integrity of the teaching-learning environment.“School heads must strictly prohibit such practices during class hours,” the directive stated, making clear that no individual — from student to staff — is exempt from the ban.The order draws a firm line that any activity that distracts students, disrupts instruction, or compromises the decorum of the institution is to be stopped outright.The education office clarified that videos tied to academic, cultural, or awareness themes may still be produced — but only with prior approval from competent authorities, under direct teacher supervision, and with strict safeguards around student safety and privacy.“All school heads have been instructed to disseminate these directions among staff and students and ensure strict compliance, warning that any violation of the instructions will be viewed seriously,” it stated and marked the matter as ‘most urgent’. © IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Indian schools