At least 2.8 million children in South Sudan are out of school and loitering on streets, said education official. Continue reading 2.8 million children out of school, says official
Category: Education
Education
Teachers set to receive incentives, increased salaries – says govt
A senior official at the Ministry of Education says the government is committed to increasing teachers’ salaries to keep them in the job. Continue reading Teachers set to receive incentives, increased salaries – says govt
Rumbek teachers to sue education officials for unlawful termination
Four teachers from Rumbek in Lakes state are considering filing a lawsuit against officials at the state ministry of education for what they described as unprocedural termination.  Continue reading Rumbek teachers to sue education officials for unlawful termination
4 Lakes State teachers sacked despite “not guilty” court verdict
Continue reading 4 Lakes State teachers sacked despite “not guilty” court verdict
165 health workers graduated in Torit
Torit Health Science Institute in Eastern Equatoria State graduated and inaugurated 165 students in various fields of healthcare on Friday. Continue reading 165 health workers graduated in Torit
Teachers urge govt to prioritize their welfare
Some public-school teachers appeal to the country’s education authorities to prioritize their welfare in order to deliver quality education. Continue reading Teachers urge govt to prioritize their welfare
Two students injured, 16 others reportedly arrested in Egypt
Two South Sudanese students are reportedly nursing injuries, and 16 others arrested in the aftermath of a sit-in protest at the country’s Embassy in Egypt on Monday night. Continue reading Two students injured, 16 others reportedly arrested in Egypt
UNMISS builds three classrooms in Aweil East
The UN Mission in South Sudan commissioned three new classrooms for Lietnhom Primary School in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State on Monday. Continue reading UNMISS builds three classrooms in Aweil East
Uganda: Minister Janet asks students to stay sexually pure
Uganda education minister Janet Museveni has applauded hundreds of secondary school students in Busoga, who have committed to remain sexually pure until marriage in a bid to curb teenage pregnancies. Continue reading Uganda: Minister Janet asks students to stay sexually pure
Protesting students in Egypt blame Juba for neglect
South Sudanese students in Egypt have blamed the government in Juba for mutely responding to their dire situation amid a sit-in protest at the country’s Embassy in Cairo. Continue reading Protesting students in Egypt blame Juba for neglect