Kenya lawmakers plan to check how schools hire teachers across the country. The group from the National Assembly will start this review because Homa Bay leader Joyce Bensuda asked them to look into it. She brought up problems about schools getting new teachers who must retire within just one year. These teachers barely have time to become part of their school or build relationships with students.
Bensuda explained that these short-term teachers hurt student learning. They often care less about helping kids succeed since they already see retirement around the corner. This lack of commitment damages test scores and the way schools run. The International Labour Organisation and Unesco both say teachers need stability to provide good education. The current system breaks these rules.
The committee wants to discover what happens when schools hire and place teachers. They need to ensure that both teachers and students have enough time together. They also want a report showing whether schools consider student numbers when picking teachers. Do bigger schools get more help? The answer matters for student success.
Members will investigate what the Education ministry does to attract teachers early in their careers. This helps schools benefit from their skills for many years. The team will also map out rules about school numbers in each area. They want to ensure that teachers are distributed evenly, giving all kids fair access to quality education no matter where they live.
Bensuda explained that these short-term teachers hurt student learning. They often care less about helping kids succeed since they already see retirement around the corner. This lack of commitment damages test scores and the way schools run. The International Labour Organisation and Unesco both say teachers need stability to provide good education. The current system breaks these rules.
The committee wants to discover what happens when schools hire and place teachers. They need to ensure that both teachers and students have enough time together. They also want a report showing whether schools consider student numbers when picking teachers. Do bigger schools get more help? The answer matters for student success.
Members will investigate what the Education ministry does to attract teachers early in their careers. This helps schools benefit from their skills for many years. The team will also map out rules about school numbers in each area. They want to ensure that teachers are distributed evenly, giving all kids fair access to quality education no matter where they live.
