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The power of principalship

The school principalship is not for the faint-hearted. It is a job that every teacher may aspire to have yet it is one of the toughest positions of authority one can have. It is a job that requires one who dares to dream, not only small dreams but very big dreams.

It is a position that can easily attract more critics and naysayers than disciples. Drafting a vision and selling it and seeking a buy in especially in an environment where accountability has gone out of the window, is no picnic. School leadership is about effecting change and ensuring that learners are subjected to a robust classroom instructional regimen that maximises opportunities for success.

No school leader accepts the position of authority with the intention to perpetuate a status quo that does not aid learners to quickly move into proficiency and excellence. Bringing about positive changes may not be a peaceful and seamless affair.


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Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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