How Grade 10 placement exposed sharp inequality among schools

Just days after the government released the placement of thefirst cohort of Grade 10 learnersunder the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, what was meant to mark a historic transition has ignited a nationwide debate that has laid bare the inequalities in Kenya’s education sector.For some families, the placement brought relief and celebration while for many others, it delivered shock, disappointment and anxiety, as learners found themselves assigned to schools far from home, institutions they did not choose, or pathways they felt did not reflect their interests and abilities.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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For some families, the placement brought relief and celebration while for many others, it delivered shock, disappointment and anxiety, as learners found themselves assigned to schools far from home, institutions they did not choose, or pathways they felt did not reflect their interests and abilities.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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