The Central Ethiopia Region's Education Bureau is working to increase the number of students transitioning to higher education institutions. In collaboration with the MasterCard Foundation, a pilot program to improve student performance has started in Werabe town.
The Central Ethiopia Region's Education Bureau stated on Katit 21, 2018 E.C. (Fana Media Corporation) that it is focusing on increasing the number of students advancing to higher education institutions due to the currently low figures.
Anteneh Feqadu, the regional cluster administration head, social cluster coordinator, and education bureau chief, noted that the number of transitioning students in the region is low and requires targeted efforts. The bureau is collaborating with the MasterCard Foundation to enhance student performance through a pilot initiative launched in Werabe town.
Since 2016 E.C., quality improvement efforts in education have resulted in better student outcomes. The university entrance average rose from 2.7 in 2015 E.C. to 5.96 in 2017 E.C. In 2017 E.C., 107 schools reported no students passing exams.
In recent years, support has been provided to schools that did not register students for the 12th grade national exams by conducting tests for those students. To address the issue, the bureau partnered with the MasterCard Foundation Education Department Trust, signing an agreement to support 63 schools. Over the next five years, these schools will expand, build teacher and administrative capacity, and address related challenges.