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Wiping off illiteracy,poverty

Education systems should pursue relentlessly the high calling of wiping off illiteracy, poverty, diseases and inequalities. Anything short of this noble goal is considered a disservice to humanity.

To achieve this game changing end, education systems must endeavour to open doors to all eligible children looking for education opportunities. No child should be seen roaming the streets, living or helping in farms or households when their peers are in school.

Pursuant to the same goal education for all in the USA, they say, no child should be left behind. This literally means getting every child into the classroom. It is gratifying to note that the leaving no child behind policy has gained currency and popularity in many jurisdictions and to their credit, education systems across the globe have accomplished a lot in terms of expanding education opportunities to cater for children from all walks of life. This is indeed a remarkable achievement.

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Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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