John slams shortage of textbooks, furniture in schools

Friday, March 08, 2019

John addressing the school heads in Francistown

FRANCISTOWN: The new Basic Education permanent secretary, Bridget John has vowed to stamp out the perennial shortage of school textbooks and furniture. These resources, John said, play a critical role in the academic performance of students.

Speaking at a school heads conference here recently, she said ensuring adequate resources for learners was a priority for her.

John was responding to a comment from the chairperson of senior school heads, Gabalape Autlwetse.

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