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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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DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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