Education minister highlights commitment to inclusive education
BY INDY MAEALASIA
EDUCATION Minister Tozen Leokana says the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is committed to advancing inclusive education across the country.
Speaking at the Stronger Education Together (SET) program signing last week, Leokana emphasized that inclusive education ensures all children, regardless of ability or background, have equal access to quality learning opportunities.
He acknowledged the challenges faced by children with special needs or disabilities, including inaccessible infrastructure and a shortage of teachers with specialized skills to meet diverse learning needs.
Leokana expressed optimism that the recent partnership between Australia and the Solomon Islands will help address educational inequality, the shortage of qualified teachers, and improve school infrastructure and resources.
“ I would like to express our heartful thanks to the Government and people of Australia. I express my enthusiasm about the future opportunities the SET program will bring and reaffirm the commitment of my ministry to work together for the betterment of education in the Solomon Islands,” he added.
