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KP govt introduces policy for launching 2nd shift in schools
Peshawar
December 31, 2020
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakthunkhwa government has introduced an inclusive policy for starting of second shift in public sector schools to bring about two million street children under education next from upcoming academic year.
As per the new policy, teachers of the same government school would be given preference for teaching of students in second shift, otherwise, services of teachers of the nearby govt schools would be hired for this purpose.
KP Education Department official told APP on Wednesday that a comprehensive policy has been prepared after consultation with all stakeholders and a high-level committee under chairmanship of Minister for Education has been constituted for speedy implementation of the policy.
MPAs vow to support girls’ education efforts
Peshawar
December 23, 2020
PESHAWAR: A number of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly members on Wednesday vowed to support the girls’ education efforts in the province and signed a consensual statement to reaffirm the commitment.
The resolve was made during a consultative meeting on girls’ education organised by a non-governmental organisation, Blue Veins.
The members of the standing committee on Elementary and Secondary Education and other lawmakers were briefed by KP Education Department on the existing schemes, progress made and challenges, especially in the context of COVID-19 pandemic in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
It was noted that the country is facing a serious challenge to ensure all children, particularly the most disadvantaged, attend, stay and learn in schools.