30, 000 TEACHER RECRUITMENT: A JUSTFIED MOVEINTRODUCTIONThe 2022 budget presented to Parliament on Friday, October 29, 2021 has raised a number of issues that have sparked debate in the nation. One such issue is the recruitment of 30, 000 teachers in 2022. A lot of views have been expressed on this proposal.It is not necessary to delve into the various contending views on this proposal. Suffice it to mention that in a democracy there will always be contestations of ideas on any topic of national interest.This is the essence of democracy. What is important to myself is the importance and urgency of such an undertaking to the children in school and society at large.A meaningful debate of employing 30, 000 teachers must take into account the reality of the teacher situation in schools (especially rural schools) today.Further, it is also to bear in mind that elections are not just about winning the contest for the […]
30, 000 TEACHER RECRUITMENT: A JUSTFIED MOVE
