The former Education Minister backed up findings from a three year study conducted by two American independent research bodies, that showed the Liberian Education Advancement Program – has increased learning outcomes significantly. Like in 2016 when the Government of Liberia designed a public-private partnership (now the Liberia Education Advancement Program – LEAP) with Bridge Liberia, U-Movement, Street Child and Rising Academies and other non-state providers to run public schools, disagreements, and criticisms from some legislators and civil society have continued to this day. NTAL has called many times loudly for Bridge to stop operating in Liberia, and waved placards. Mr Werner believes Bridge is mostly being criticised once again because it is the lighting rod for the education program. It has a proud legacy for Mr. Werner even more so because it is championed quietly by the current Ministry of Education.

Source: Front Page Africa June 21, 2020 22:07 UTC