PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar to review the overall status of Model Schools and Model Institutes across the province.
During the meeting, the relevant authorities briefed participants on administrative arrangements, academic performance, human resource issues, and infrastructure conditions of the existing Model Schools and Institutes. The meeting decided to undertake a comprehensive revitalization of Model Schools and Model Institutes across the province. For this purpose, a dedicated working group has been constituted to develop a comprehensive reform and revitalization plan.
The working group will be headed by the Provincial Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education.
The group has been tasked with conducting a detailed assessment of the challenges faced by Model Schools and Institutes, including issues related to teaching staff, human resources, infrastructure, and institutional management. Based on this review, the working group will present a set of actionable recommendations to guide the government’s reform efforts.
The meeting also directed the concerned authorities to take necessary steps for the establishment of Model Schools in Haripur and Khyber districts.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi emphasized that the government is committed to restoring the historical stature of Model educational institutions and transforming them once again into exemplary centers of learning.
He stated that comprehensive reforms aligned with modern educational standards will be introduced in these institutions to ensure the provision of quality and contemporary education to students.
The CM reaffirmed that the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is taking practical measures to improve the quality of public sector education and that all available resources will be mobilized on a priority basis to achieve this objective. He further directed that the original objectives behind the establishment of Model Schools must be fully realized.
He noted that Model Schools are regarded as symbols of quality and excellence within the education system. Their fundamental purpose is to provide students with a high-quality learning environment through modern teaching methodologies, enhanced academic activities, and improved facilities while also serving as benchmark institutions for other public sector schools.
The Chief Minister added that achieving the intended objectives of these institutions is essential not only for restoring public confidence in the public education system but also for improving overall educational standards in the province and preparing the younger generation for a better future. He directed that the proposed revitalization plan for Model educational institutions must be practical, implementable, and results-oriented to ensure the achievement of the desired outcomes.
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