UCDP 2009 Elections Manifesto- EDUCATION

1. EDUCATION
Working together towards educating the nation
A UCDP-led government will ensure:
o Access to education for all and elimination of illiteracy among adults and youths;
o Public schools will not be allowed to suspend learners from classes without good reason nor deny them sporting or social activities or refuse to issue school reports if parents have not paid school fees;
o The enforcement of compulsory education up to Grade 12 or equivalent thereof
o Children who are older than 16 years and have never attended school will be referred to adult education centers;
o Discipline in learning institutions from both educators and learners. Principals will be required to keep registers of schools, class and period (lesson) attendance by both learners and teachers. The performance of teachers will be closely monitored, while malicious and disruptive conduct by learners will be eliminated entirely from our schools and higher education institutions;
o Learning institutions will be free of evils such as substance abuse, sexual abuse, violence and dangerous weapons. The UCDP will ensure the safety of learners, teachers and school property;
o Market-related remuneration for educators
o An improvement in the school nutrition scheme
o No discrimination against learners, students or teachers with HIV and AIDS.
o No teacher or learner will be excluded from attending school or denied or dismissed from a post or class on the basis of their HIV and AIDS status
o There will be no medical testing of teachers and students
o The institutionalization of in-service training to assist teachers on an on-going basis to keep pace with education developments and new techniques in management, financial and professional matters
o Reintroduction of school inspections and class visits
o monitoring what is taking place in the schools and offer professional support on an on-going basis
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