Almost every prominent politician or member of society has made a public statement about the dire state of the education system in Liberia. The preferred word to describe Liberia’s education system is ‘a mess,’ a description coined by the President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and later tempered with by Education Minister George Werner, who has made it his goal to turn the sector ‘from mess to best.’
Reusable Sanitary Pads Promote Retention of Girls in Schools
A taboo associated with discussing the female menstrual cycle is stigmatizing adolescent girls, and in some instances, leading them to stay away from school during their menstrual cycle.
Education Minister Eases Concerns about Partnership Schools for Liberia
Education Minister George Werner’s latest move to partner with private institutions to improve the quality of Liberia’s education system has been met with intense resistance from many individuals and groups. In an exclusive interview with The Bush Chicken, the Minister clarified some of the misconceptions about his approach.
Full Transcript: Min. George Werner’s Interview about Partnership Schools for Liberia
The Bush Chicken interviewed Minister of Education George Werner about his proposed Partnership Schools for Liberia initiative. During the interview, Werner had the opportunity to address some of the top critiques about his program.
Dr. Pailey: Dual Citizenship Bill Must Explicitly State Obligations of Dual Citizens
London-based Liberian scholar Robtel Neajai Pailey held a lecture at the University of Liberia’s main campus last Wednesday to present the findings of her doctoral research on dual citizenship and nationality.
Crisis Engulfs Liberia National Student Union
Members of the Liberia National Student Union have made allegations of misappropriation of funds against the organization’s president, Varney Alieu Jarsey, which were meant to be spent on a national quizzing tournament among various secondary schools across the country.
Amid Disagreement with Teachers’ Union, MOE Administers Test in Nimba
After several weeks of dialogue between the Ministry of Education and the National Teacher Association of Liberia over teacher testing in Nimba, the ministry said it finally administered the tests.
Vagina Monologues Raises Awareness of Stalled Sexual Assualt Cases
“We have to stop telling women what to do with their pussy,†a youthful man shouted aloud in Peace Café one Friday evening. “It’s your pussy!â€