Experience has shown that not all of strategies put in place by MoET to ensure school operability work
Kolisen Blong Leftemap Edukesen (KoBLE) and its network members are calling upon Education Authorities to assess the effectiveness of the learning of students during school breaks forced by disasters.
“Do schools have dedicated staff able to provide psychological support to the students during the aftermath of the emergency, and conduct learning assessments to measure the learning loss during school closures?” KoBLE questioned.
Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin (both with category four intensity) made landfall over Vanuatu on the 1st and 3rd March of 2023.
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