Private Schools
At least 177 leaders from Catholic schools nationwide gathered to endorse the proposed expansion of government assistance for underprivileged students enrolling in private schools via a voucher system. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) said the event discussed principles behind government subsidies for private education students and the policy foundations of the proposed Private Basic Education Voucher Program. Speakers highlighted parental empowerment and the need for quality in expansion.
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The Ministry of Education in Ethiopia has introduced a draft directive to impose heavy fines on private schools that fail to disclose tuition fees clearly. This move addresses parental concerns over unauthorized fee hikes. The directive, released for public comment, outlines penalties up to 500,000 birr for various violations.