Three classrooms, two teachers, one community: The struggles of Bresuano MA basic school
When torrential rains ripped the roof off the Bresuano MA Basic School block, no one imagined it would take this long to recover. Now, KG 1 through Primary 6 pupils are crammed into three makeshift spaces, taught by just two teachers. This is the story of a community fighting to keep its children learning.
Torrential rains tore the roof off Bresuano MA Basic School, but the impact on the community went far beyond the physical damage. With no roof to shelter them, three makeshift classrooms now house KG 1 through Primary 6 pupils, taught by just two teachers. Madam Maglos George Witta is one of those teachers, responsible for four different classes in one single classroom.
The reality of her daily routine is one of exhaustion and frustration. Teaching a mix of ages in a small space makes concentration difficult, but she remains committed to her students' education. "I am doing my best. I don’t want these children to be left behind," she says.
The situation at Bresuano highlights an ongoing issue of educational inequality in rural Ghana. While pupils there are missing out on proper classrooms, quality instruction, and individualized attention, they are also missing out on foundational learning that would shape their academic futures. As one teacher notes, "We are disadvantaged compared to the city schools."
However, there is hope on the horizon. The Atebubu-Amantin Municipal Assembly has begun constructing a six-unit classroom block to replace the destroyed structure. Once completed, the new block is expected to alleviate congestion and provide a more conducive learning environment. Both the Atebubu-Amantin Municipal Assembly and the Bono East Regional Minister have expressed optimism about the project's potential impact on basic education in the area.
Until then, the pupils of Bresuano MA Basic School continue to learn in makeshift spaces, with their teachers determined to provide them with the education they deserve.
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