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Improved Academic Performance in Addis Ababa Schools through Enhanced Investment and Reforms

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The City of Addis Ababa's Education Bureau, led by Bureau Head Zelalem Mulatu (PhD), has announced a notable improvement in students' academic performance due to increased attention to school investment, leadership reforms, and teacher capacity building. In the current fiscal year, the city has undertaken approximately 150 school projects, constructing 1,600 classrooms and 37 new schools to expand educational infrastructure. The Bureau has secured 10 billion Birr to improve the learning environment and strengthen the teaching process.

Key Takeaways:

  • The City of Addis Ababa's Education Bureau has undertaken approximately 150 school projects in the current fiscal year, focusing on expanding educational infrastructure.
  • The city has constructed 1,600 classrooms and 37 new schools to improve access to education and enhance the overall quality of learning.
  • The Bureau has secured 10 billion Birr in funding to improve the learning environment and strengthen the teaching process.
  • The city is prioritizing education in its development agenda and actively investing in projects that support this goal.
  • Special initiatives are targeting teachers' needs, including housing and other benefits, to cultivate a knowledgeable generation.
  • The Bureau is introducing technology-driven solutions, such as e-school software, to improve the teaching environment.
  • The city is focusing on enhancing science and English language skills through professional development for teachers.
  • The combined efforts of increased investment, leadership reform, and teacher development have led to a significant improvement in student academic performance compared to previous years.

Statistics:

  • 150 school projects undertaken by the city in the current fiscal year.
  • 1,600 classrooms constructed by the city to improve educational infrastructure.
  • 37 new schools built by the city to enhance access to education.
  • 10 billion Birr secured in funding to improve the learning environment.
  • 37 communities receiving schools built as part of relocated communities due to the city's corridor development project.
  • 1: The number of school projects per year, according to Zelalem Mulatu.

Sources:

  • Ethiopian Press Agency, 23 Jul 2025.

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