CLEAN : Give us one year: high stakes in Liberia education reform

The video discusses the education system in Liberia, focusing on the Partnership Schools for Liberia (PPP) initiative, which is modeled after the U.S. charter school system. Bridge was invited to help improve public schools by working with the ministry and teachers. The emphasis is on children's learning outcomes, regardless of socioeconomic status or location. The video stresses the importance of parental involvement and holding schools accountable for children's reading abilities. It concludes with a call for a one-year commitment to improve education, highlighting the belief in Liberia's potential and the willingness to take risks for better educational outcomes.

What is the main goal of the Partnership Schools for Liberia (PPP)?

• To build new schools in urban areas

• To introduce a new curriculum in Liberia

• To improve public schools by partnering with organizations

• To replace public schools with private institutions

According to the video, what is the primary purpose of education?

• To ensure children can fulfill their potential and dreams

• To teach children about their cultural heritage

• To prepare children for the workforce

• To provide children with basic literacy skills

What does the video suggest is the reason a child might not know how to read?

• The child's lack of interest

• The school's failure to teach effectively

• The family's financial situation

• The rural location of the school

What stance does the ministry and the President take regarding past educational challenges?

• They deny any issues existed

• They acknowledge mistakes and seek improvement

• They blame external factors for the failures

• They plan to privatize all schools

What is the commitment made by the organization to improve education in Liberia?

• To introduce technology in classrooms

• To build new schools in every village

• To make teachers more effective and engage students within a year

• To provide free education for all