Kenya eyes teacher contracts to improve accountability

A policy shift to employ teachers on contract and allow them to teach in two different schools is seen by some in Kenya as the best way to alleviate staff shortages and improve performance. There is growing concern about the rising number of children who leave school without having attained literacy skills at primary level. Others who make a satisfactory start in primary school lag in secondary and eventually drop out of school altogether. More than ever before, authorities are aware that the quality of teaching influences pupil achievement, and now they want the school system to help low achievers. Read about the contract proposal at allAfrica.com.