VCheng
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Kudos to the lady teacher who is sitting and teaching there. Kudos to the parents of these girls who have sent them there. Especially, since this is FATA.
I think, one needs to appreciate the effort being put in at the ground level before passing or comparing a school with a western standard system. While, the picture is not the best case scenario the takeaway can be that, there needs to be an active involvement of the local population to further this.
Does Pakistan have anything like a Panchayat, which can may be build a roof for these children during the rains? Or can the parents of these children contribute (not monetarily) to build a thatched roof these children?
The point I am trying to make is that, in rural areas, a school could be defined as a tree. What matters is, whether that tree is used to spread wisdom or not. I hope, you get my point.
The dedication of the parents, the children and the teachers is not in doubt. They all value education highly. It is just that photo highlights just how all this desire and dedication is laid waste by those who are responsible for the education system.
If I were to advise the present government, I would ask them to give Imran Khan the Education portfolio and give him whatever he needs to reform this horrible situation.