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Editorial: Future of Double-Track education scrutinised
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Editorial: Future of Double-Track education scrutinised

Published September 22, 20262 min read

The Double-Track System has contributed to a decline in the quality of Senior High School (SHS) education, a nationwide survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) concludes.

Published by Christabel Danso
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