ADDIS ABABA –Increased attention to school investment, leadership reforms, and teacher capacity building is improving students’ academic performance in Addis Ababa, the City’s Education Bureau has announced.
Speaking to the media recently, Bureau Head Zelalem Mulatu (PhD) stated that during the current fiscal year, the city has undertaken approximately 150 school projects aimed at expanding educational infrastructure in the capital.
“This budget year, we have constructed 1,600 classrooms and 37 new schools to improve access to education and enhance the overall quality of learning,” he said.
According to Zelalem, the city is prioritizing education in its development agenda and is actively investing in projects that support this goal.
He further stated that the Bureau has secured 10 billion Birr in funding to improve the learning environment in schools.
“This investment aims to strengthen the teaching process, address existing gaps, and ultimately raise the standards and rankings of schools,” he noted.
“One of our projects involves building schools for communities that were relocated due to the city’s corridor development project, thereby protecting their rights and interests,” he added.
Zelalem also highlighted special initiatives targeting teachers’ needs, including housing and other benefits.
He emphasized that the combined efforts of increased investment, leadership reform, including greater commitment and coordination and teacher development have led to a significant improvement in student academic performance compared to previous years.
“We are focusing on enhancing science and English language skills while promoting professional development for teachers to help cultivate a knowledgeable generation. Additionally, we are introducing technology-driven solutions such as e-school software, which will soon be implemented to improve the teaching environment,” Zelalem concluded.
BY MISGANAW ASNAKE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 23 JULY 2025
