Gambia's Teachers Union Calls for Better Textbook Deal.
The Gambia Teachers Union wants changes to a key textbook agreement. They sent a letter to the public service minister about problems with school books.
The deal involves three groups - the education ministry, the national printing company, and writers. But teachers say it falls short of meeting student needs.
The union reports that schools face a major shortage of textbooks. Many students cannot afford books for their chosen subjects, so teachers must find other ways to help students learn.
The current system makes fewer books than schools need, leaving many important subjects out of the printing plan. The union adds that getting books to schools across the country proves hard.
Rural areas suffer the most from these problems. Many schools far from cities wait long for books, which creates unfair learning opportunities for students in different places.
The union asks the minister to fix these issues fast. They want more books printed, more subjects covered, and better ways to send books to schools. These changes would help students learn better and have more chances to succeed.
The teachers believe quick action must come to help students do well in school and later in life. They push for a new deal that would give all students fair access to learning materials.
The Gambia Teachers Union wants changes to a key textbook agreement. They sent a letter to the public service minister about problems with school books.
The deal involves three groups - the education ministry, the national printing company, and writers. But teachers say it falls short of meeting student needs.
The union reports that schools face a major shortage of textbooks. Many students cannot afford books for their chosen subjects, so teachers must find other ways to help students learn.
The current system makes fewer books than schools need, leaving many important subjects out of the printing plan. The union adds that getting books to schools across the country proves hard.
Rural areas suffer the most from these problems. Many schools far from cities wait long for books, which creates unfair learning opportunities for students in different places.
The union asks the minister to fix these issues fast. They want more books printed, more subjects covered, and better ways to send books to schools. These changes would help students learn better and have more chances to succeed.
The teachers believe quick action must come to help students do well in school and later in life. They push for a new deal that would give all students fair access to learning materials.
