400 Basic Education Schools Open in Resistance-Controlled Areas

Sustainable Development Goals and Basic Education Schools in Karenni Resistance Territories

More than 400 basic education schools are planned to be opened this year in territories controlled by the Karenni resistance.

Coordination Efforts for Basic Education Schools

Basic education schools, managed by various organizations and adhering to different standards, will be opened with efforts to ensure as much coordination as possible.

Schools Managed by Karenni State Government

Schools managed by the Karenni State Government’s Ministry of Education opened in the last week of May. Deputy Minister of Education Khu Bu Reh stated that preparations have been made to ensure the safety of students in affiliated schools.

• Bomb shelters are being planned around the schools for student safety.
• Training on evacuation procedures in case of emergencies will be provided to students.

Comparison with Junta-Managed Schools

The Junta claimed to be back in charge in the state capital and planned to open schools only in Loikaw. However, only 3 high schools have opened out of 125 schools scheduled by the Junta.

• Before the coup, there were 459 government basic education schools in Karenni State.
• In the 2023-24 school year, the Junta opened 109 schools in Karenni State (25%), while resistance areas enjoy 75% of basic schooling.

Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) System

Schools in liberated areas are preparing to implement the MTB-MLE system. Around 80 basic education schools operating under the Karenni Ministry of Education will use this system.

• MTB-MLE system will be implemented in schools located in Demoso East, Loikaw East, and Hpruso East areas.
• Other schools will follow different curricula based on their needs.

Enrollment Process for Displaced Residents

Residents who were temporarily evacuated during clashes and have resettled in Loikaw are initiating the enrollment process for their children to attend school.

Impact of Conflict on Schools

The Progressive Karenni People Force (PKPF) announced that 23 schools were destroyed by conflict in Karenni State during the post-coup period on May 1.

## Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed in the Article

### SDG 4: Quality Education

## Specific Targets Identified in the Article

– Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
– Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.

## Indicators to Measure Progress

– Number of basic education schools opened in territories controlled by the Karenni resistance.
– Percentage of schools implementing the Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) system.
– Number of schools destroyed by conflict in Karenni State during the post-coup period.

## Table presenting the findings:

| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|———————|———————————————————————————————–|—————————————————————————————————————-|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes. | Number of basic education schools opened in territories controlled by the Karenni resistance. |
| | Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development. | Percentage of schools implementing the Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) system. |
| | | Number of schools destroyed by conflict in Karenni State during the post-coup period. |

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