In 2016 we have continued to support schools across the Southern Uganda region to deliver our Quality Education Model . We have also developed a teacher ’ s fraternity called The Southern Uganda Inspirational Teachers Society ( SUITS ) to inspire and organise teachers across the region who are committed to being champions of innovation and quality education .
Thirty-four teachers were nominated by each school ’ s Head Teacher as the highest performing teachers for the year due to their incredible contributions and dedication to quality education . Over 300 teachers attended six days of training on Classroom Based Assessment , delivered by the Ugandan National Curriculum Development Centre . All junior primary teachers attended early grade literacy training for six days , delivered by USAID . A new standard of education is taking root .
Substantiating our quality education model , almost 2000 girls were provided sanitary materials to support them to stay at school during their periods . It ’ s often overlooked and as such a seriously underserved need that has a dramatic impact on lifting school attendance .
We completed our first annual teacher census which allows us to hear directly from teachers about their strengths , challenges and ideas for improving school and classroom learning . The more we can elevate the voices of teachers and students , the greater and more meaningful our impact can be .
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