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Classroom: The heartbeat of any school system

The last man standing in the continuing battle for improved learning outcomes is the teacher in the classroom. The classroom is the heart beat of any school system. Whatever is happening and not happening in the classroom defines the character of a school.

Granted, it is desirous to forge a network of alliances with business community and to motivate parental engagement. However, support from outside is indispensable.

With diverse talents at its disposal, a school can still stand on its feet and accomplish its purpose. If in the event of a worst case scenario, every external support system falters and performs less than anticipated, a self-reliant school, motivated by faith in the teaching prowess of its teachers, should prevail.

Editor's Comment
Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...

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