South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
The Minister of General Education and Instruction in Lakes State Nelson Makoi Makur has officially opened a new phase of the Accelerated Secondary Education Programme (ASEP) training, aimed at equipping teachers with skills to improve learning outcomes across the state.
Growing frustration over delayed and low salaries has led many public school teachers to leave their classrooms. Some have transitioned to private schools, while others have sought alternative employment to support their families.
Following the Ministry of General Education and Instruction’s rollout of free education in 2023, Canal Primary School in Pigi County, Jonglei State, is facing a significant challenge: its classrooms leak during rain, disrupting learning for hundreds of pupils.
At least 36,701 candidates out of 48,079 have passed the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education examinations, according to results released yesterday by the national Ministry of General Education and Instruction.
The National Examination Council has introduced 80,000 SSP as examination fee in public primary schools in order to cater for growing logistical expenses related to administration of examination for the Certificate of Primary Education.
The Lakes State Ministry of General Education and Instruction has officially graduated 60 students from its TVET program, which offers training in skills such as tailoring, computer applications, catering and hotel management, and hairdressing.
The Episcopal Bishop of the Awerial Diocese, David Akau Kuol, has brought renewed hope to 513 girls in Awerial County, Lakes State, through the founding of St. Paul Girl Primary School. Established in 2014, the school serves as a beacon of opportunity, helping girls overcome systemic barriers and reach their full potential.
The Executive Director of the Centre for Peace and Advocacy, Ter Manyang Gatwech, has urged the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology to review the selection process for the current Indian scholarship.
The government has finalized the selection of 30 candidates for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral scholarships offered through a partnership between the Indian Embassy and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
The newly appointed Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Madut Biar Yel, has pledged to enhance both the quality of education and the working conditions for university staff.
