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Oshikoto Region Recognizes Urgent Need to Prioritize Art Education

today13 May, 2024

Background

Ester Leonard, head of the lifelong learning division in Oshikoto’s Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture, stresses the vital role of art in learners’ development. The directorate is conducting school visits to understand challenges faced by art teachers, leading up to a workshop later this year. Leonard highlights widespread neglect of art education in the region, despite it being a subject up to Grade 7, with many teachers lacking expertise or interest in the arts.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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