Management Committees (SMCs) in the country have been urged to closely
monitor resources distributed to educational institutions to ensure
that every school gets its fair share of the allocation.
They have also been asked to educate parents to take keen
interest in the education of their children and to constantly monitor
their academic performances. Mr. Abdul-Karim Ziblim, Programme Manager
of Wuni Zaligu Development Association, a local non-governmental
organisation (NGO), concerned with educational development, made the
call at a day's workshop for PTAs and SMCs members in the Tamale
Metropolis on Thursday.The workshop was organised by the NGO,
sponsored by the German Development Service.Mr. Ziblim asked PTAs to
sensitise members of their communities on the need to send their
children to school especially with the introduction of the Capitation
Grant by the government.
He further appealed to PTAs to assist parents to educate their
children on the effects of indiscipline on their development,
especially the dangers posed by teenage pregnancy.
Mr. Ziblim said if children were not protected and left loose
they would become a burden on their parents and the society.
He said urged the people to actively participate in the
management of schools, especially at the basic level, to facilitate
teaching and learning.
He said plans were underway to network all the PTAs/SMCs in the
Tamale Metropolis to enable members to share ideas and experiences and
also have a common voice that could assist in promoting education.
Topics for discussion included " The review of human resource
development under Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy One (GPRS 1). Other
topics treated were:" Improving the quality and efficiency in the
delivery of educational services, establishment of PTAs and SMCs,
tenure of office of PTA/SMC and SMC/PTA monitoring and
supervision.Issues concerning education, skill, manpower and sports
development for accelerated growth, increasing access to and
participation in education and training were also dealt with.
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