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Schools must end forced repetition and transfer of weak learners for better rankings

Pressure to protect mean scores can create incentives for schools to exclude learners who struggle academically. Public schools may inherit additional learning needs when weaker learners are transferred from highly competitive institutions. Early intervention, remedial support and fair progression offer a better measure of educational quality than rankings. For many years, concerns have been raised…

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Syllabus coverage is not enough: Are learners ready for the next grade?

Term Three puts teachers under pressure to finish remaining content while preparing learners for final assessments. Rushing through topics can leave struggling learners with gaps that follow them into subsequent grades. Schools need continuous assessment and remediation to ensure progression reflects genuine learning and competence. As schools approach the final stretch of the academic year,…

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Kenya must demand a teacher-training revolution, not just centralisation

Proposed reforms offer Kenya an opportunity to rethink how teachers are prepared for future classrooms. Singapore’s experience shows that institutional consolidation works best when accompanied by quality, research and continuous training. The ultimate measure should be better teachers and learning outcomes rather than administrative restructuring alone. After six decades of independence, Kenya is once again…

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