The principal of the Robert Stanley Caufield High School says the visit of the United States first lady is a boost to his institution.
Using Football to Break Gender Barriers
Liberia is known for producing Africa’s best footballer in George Weah. However, since the era of Weah, the country has yet to produce a star with lasting power to play on Europe’s top teams. This may be due to the lack of any infrastructure within the country to support the growth and development of young footballers.
Gov’t Launches Pilot Program to Pay Teachers’ Salaries via Mobile Money
The Assistant Minister for Fiscal Affairs and Human Resource Development at the Ministry of Education, Gbovadeh Gbilia, has launched a program to begin paying teachers’ salaries through the Mobile Money platform.
Education Ministry Gives Nimba Teachers 2nd Chance at Aptitude Test
The Ministry of Education is urging teachers in Nimba who did not take an initial evaluation test in Sanniquellie on April 2 to take advantage of another test scheduled on May 28 in Gbarnga.
Ministry of Education Discourages Graduation Programs for Kindergarteners
During a visit to Nimba on Saturday, the Ministry of Education’s Communication Director said the ministry remained firmly against schools that held kindergarten graduations, as he said such exercises were meant to extort money from parents.
Twelfth Graders Frustrated Over WAEC Cancellation
Some 12th-grade students in the country have expressed frustration over the cancellation of the senior high school certificate examination administered by the West African Examinations Council.
Education Ministry Gives Contradicting Figures on Cost to Reprint WAEC Exams
Education Ministry officials are said to be in a state on confusion as to the exact amount needed to reprint the West Africa Examination Council Exams following it leakage at the Konola Mission School in Margibi County.
Misplaced Priorities Reflected in Draft National Budget
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has prepared and submitted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, 2016-2017. Understandably in anticipation of the 2017 elections, the National Elections Commission sees the greatest percentage increase in budget allocation.