Money cannot perform miracles in education
Friday, March 17, 2023 | 30 Views |
It is not really surprising that some still believe that increased financial injection is the answer. Money cannot do anything if instructional practices do not get better.
Experience from other countries has taught us that the role of finance in education should be subjected to thorough scrutiny. It has been observed here and abroad that increasing budget allocations to education does not necessarily guarantee improved learning outcomes. Yes, inadequate financial provisions can cripple an education system but throwing money at problems with the hope of achieving a quick fix rarely yields desired changes. In the USA a deliberate plan was hatched to set aside a special fund earmarked for purposes of resuscitating chronically low achieving schools. But the results continued to disappoint in many schools which benefited from the school improvement grant.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...