Punjab to Crack Down on Absentee Teachers Running Academies

Punjab to Crack Down on Absentee Teachers Running Academies

The Punjab School Education Department has moved to tighten oversight of its teaching staff after reports surfaced that some government schoolteachers were skipping duty to work in private academies. Officials said a formal notice has been issued to school heads, directing them to keep strict checks on attendance and staff movement. Some teachers, they added,…

World Bank Approves $47.9m for Punjab Education Reform
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World Bank Approves $47.9m for Punjab Education Reform

The World Bank has approved a $47.9 million grant to improve access to primary education in Punjab, aiming to address gaps in enrolment, teacher training and early learning facilities. The project will focus on children at pre-primary and primary levels, including those with disabilities, and is expected to benefit nearly four million students. According to…

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