BY INDY MAEALASIA
MINISTER of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Tozen Leokana recently highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the Solomon Islands in meeting global education standards.
His comments came during the signing of the new Stronger Education Together (SET) agreement between Australia and the Solomon Islands.
Leokana emphasized that providing access to education, ensuring quality, and achieving strong learning outcomes remain significant hurdles.
He pointed to challenges such as late school entry, a low Year 12 completion rate, inadequate school infrastructure, and persistent gender disparities.
Despite these challenges, Leokana acknowledged that the primary education sector has made significant progress, particularly in improving literacy and numeracy.
The Minister also expressed appreciation for the support from both the Australian and New Zealand governments, which have helped the MEHRD implement reforms and initiatives that have benefited teachers and the education sector as a whole.
“While we have made strides, there remain substantial challenges in meeting global education standards, especially in areas such as access, quality, and learning outcomes,” Leokana added.
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