DLP Report
\nPESHAWAR
\nKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Minister Faisal Khan Tarakai has announced a series of measures to address the province\u2019s ongoing shortage of teachers and to modernize the education system through technology and international partnerships.
\nMinister Tarakai stated that the recruitment of teachers through the Educational Testing Agency (ETA) was in full swing, ensuring that qualified teachers were appointed strictly on merit, said a handout.
\n\u201cTemporary teachers are being hired through the Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) under the Double Shift School Program to meet immediate classroom needs,\u201d it added.
\nHe further revealed that teacher recruitment was also underway in various districts under a program supported by UNICEF, while a new scheme has been launched this year to appoint interns in schools.
\n\u201cThe presence of a teacher in every classroom is non-negotiable,\u201d said the Minister. \u201cWe are committed to ensuring that no class remains without a teacher.\u201d
\nTo enhance the quality of teaching, Tarakai emphasized that the Education Management Information System (EMIS) was being used to collect comprehensive data on teacher availability and deployment. This, he said, will help in efficient resource planning and transparency.
\nIn a significant development, the minister shared that an agreement has been finalized with Cambridge University to train newly recruited ETA teachers. *\u201cThis collaboration will improve the quality of teaching by providing internationally recognized training to our educators,\u201d* he said.
\nHighlighting the government\u2019s focus on digital education, Minister Tarakai said that initiatives such as digital learning platforms and e-books are being expanded. He added that the flagship *Education Card* program will integrate additional educational facilities for students.
\n\u201cWe are bringing tablets and internet access to classrooms as part of our broader strategy to modernize the education system,\u201d* he said. *\u201cOur goal is to prepare students for the demands of the modern era by maximizing the use of technology in schools.\u201d*
\nThe minister assured that planning for these initiatives is in the final stages and that the government is committed to revolutionizing education in KP.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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