No room for despondency
Friday, February 03, 2023 | 70 Views |
There should never be any room for despondency because far too many people regard a school as a beacon of hope. The expected and much desired results may be delayed but a school system that keeps a sharp and increased focus on the one thing that matters will eventually get the dividends. Every day is a learning curve presenting an opportunity for the system to reinvent itself and create a fertile ground for all learners to prosper and succeed in their learning tasks.
No system should under estimate the worth of its students. If sufficiently supported and encouraged, students can play an active and prominent role in their education.
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