New education policy implementation to kick off in 2024
The CitizenNov 3, 2023 4:18 PM
What you need to know:
The government has on Friday announced that it will begin implementing the new Education and Training Policy, 2023 edition, in January 2024.
The policy, which has been in the making for nearly four years, is expected to transform the country's education sector.
In a response to a question posed by Special Seats Member of Parliament Rose Tweve, the Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof Adolf Mkenda, said that the new curriculum will be implemented gradually, starting in January 2024 and concluding in 2027.
The improved policy, which was developed after extensive consultations with stakeholders, emphasizes 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.