Against the above premise, several African countries took stronger actions to support the right to education of young mothers and pregnant students. Laws and policies alone have been deemed not enough in ensuring young mothers’ return and retention in school [23]. Therefore, even with good re-entry laws, policies, and strategies, learning might never be the same for young mothers; thus, many end up dropping out. Nevertheless, in countries where the education ministry spearheaded rigorous back-to-school campaigns for young mothers, outcomes were undeniable. Simulating the Potential Impacts of COVID-19 School Closures on Schooling and Learning Outcomes: A Set of Global Estimates.

Source: The Star May 01, 2023 15:55 UTC