Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel Highlights Efforts to Improve Quality in Community Schools
Summary
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel says federal, provincial and local governments are running programs to improve community school quality, boost student learning and strengthen teacher accountability. The government is also rebuilding quake-damaged schools, expanding residential schooling and funding support programs for disadvantaged and special-needs students.
Key Points
- The government is implementing the School Education Sector Plan and the National Education Reform Program to improve community schools.
- Schools damaged by earthquakes in Jajarkot, Rukum West and Bajhang are being reconstructed, while residential schools for Chepang students are under development.
- Programs are underway for teacher training, curriculum updates, national achievement testing and learning support through television and online media.
- Local-level initiatives include midday meals, scholarships, free textbooks, sanitary pads for girls and school infrastructure development.
