Significantly, the new study reveals that 53% of grade three students in a Bridge supported schools have now achieved proficiency. A dramatic difference from the prevailing situation in non LEAP schools where only 8% of children in this grade reach reading proficiency. LEAP is a bold initiative developed by the Government of Liberia four years ago to increase the quality of pre-primary and primary education across the country. Results across almost all grades show a reduction in the gender gap that Bridge-supported LEAP schools inherited in its opening year. Its ultimate vision of transforming learning for all 2,619 of its public primary schools is within reach.

Source: Front Page Africa December 12, 2019 15:11 UTC