The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has stepped forward to address the growing concerns of parents regarding the escalating prices of textbooks. NAPPS National President, Yomi Otubela, acknowledged the validity of these concerns, stating that the situation is largely influenced by external economic forces rather than direct control by the schools.
In a significant shift away from the practice of yearly textbook purchases, several Nigerian states are implementing policies to promote the reuse of textbooks, aiming to alleviate financial pressure on parents and foster greater sustainability in education. Historically, up until the 1990s, textbooks were a cherished resource, passed down through siblings and relatives due to …
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The Federal Government of Nigeria through the ministry of education has released the authentic and approved subject offerings for Nigeria’s newly revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum. In a press release on Monday, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council said: “We fervently call on all critical stakeholders to disregard any other fake and …
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A school is an educational institution as well as a business, and a business requires finance to carry on operations to survive. It is crucial to keep in mind that while salaries must be paid for a whole year, schools only charge once in every three months. Therefore, for efficient and successful operations, growth, and …
Teachers, especially those in Nigeria, are left with the thought that their proprietors/employers underpay them; considering how much they charge as school fees, and how much they end up paying them monthly. But is this really true? At TeachersAroundMe.com, we don’t think so in some cases. We believe teachers should understand that a school is …
Children learn in many ways, including listening, reading, seeing, and doing, and it’s important for them to be in an environment that makes them feel happy, secure, and confident to build their sense of mastery in their activities.
