Amman:The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, in collaboration with the European Union and UNICEF, has announced the launch of the Schools Teaching for Learning Recovery (ST4LR) program. This initiative, backed by a £20 million EU grant, aims to improve learning outcomes across 300 schools in Jordan.
According to Jordan News Agency, the program focuses on bolstering foundational reading and mathematics skills among children. It also emphasizes the importance of supporting educators, enhancing family and community roles in student learning, and providing necessary psychosocial support.
The program was unveiled at an event held at Jabal Al Shamali School in the Southern Jordan Valley. Nawaf Ajarma, Ministry Secretary-General for School Affairs, represented Minister of Education and Human Resources Development Azmi Mahafzah. Ajarma highlighted the program's practical approach to addressing educational gaps and building core competencies, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
UNICEF Representative in Jordan, Marc Rubin, noted the challenges children face when struggling with reading or mathematics, emphasizing that with appropriate support, students can overcome learning gaps and regain self-confidence. Rubin expressed appreciation for the EU's support and outlined UNICEF's commitment to partnering with the ministry to assist teachers in meeting children's learning needs.
Mary Horvers, Head of the Governance and Human Development Team at the EU Delegation to Jordan, reaffirmed the EU's commitment to equity and educational quality. She stated that the initiative is designed to go beyond classroom funding, establishing a partnership to help 20,000 children improve reading skills and 40,000 enhance mathematics competencies.
The partners aim to achieve measurable progress in student learning and support educators in addressing student needs, fostering a more equitable educational system that prevents students from falling behind due to learning deficits or background.