Teachers from the Monrovia Consolidated School System have acknowledged receiving their salaries for the months of July, August, and September after their plight was brought to the nation’s attention due to a protest by students.
BRAC to Partner with Gov’t to Implement Early Learning Program in Two Counties
BRAC Liberia, a Bangledeshi-originating NGO, has announced a partnership with the government to implement an early learning program in Bomi and Gbarpolu.
PRESS RELEASE: ActionAid Statement on MCSS Protest – Invest in Education as a Priority
The state’s response to the Monrovia Consolidation School System students’ October 15 protest will fuel tensions that will threaten the very state’s commitment to sustain peace.
Police and Students Clash During Protest for Teachers’ Salaries
Several students attending public schools in Monrovia were injured on Tuesday after officers of the Liberia National Police strongly responded to what was becoming a violent protest.
Education Ministry Suspends Three County Education Officers in Connection to Fee Hikes
The Ministry of Education says it has suspended the county education officers of Margibi, Nimba, and Montserrado for their failure to exercise proper oversight over schools charging unauthorized fees.
Education Ministry Commences Validation of Pensioners for Retirement Benefits
The Ministry of Education has announced the kickoff of a validation process for recommended pensioners in the education sector.
Liberian Civil War not Taught in Schools, So Millennials Take the Lead
Millennials in Liberia are taking the lead in educating their peers and young people about the history of the country’s 14 years of devastating civil war, a subject that is excluded from the syllabus in schools across the nation.
PRESS RELEASE: Association of Literacy Educators Signs Agreement With MOE to Train Teachers
The Ministry of Education has taken a giant step to improve the skills of teachers who teach reading to young students. On July 23rd, the ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Liberian Association of Literacy Educators to train in-service teachers who want to improve their skills in teaching reading.