NEW GENERATION SCHOOL (NGS)
The New Generation School (NGS) initiative is being implemented jointly by KAPE and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS). This is the first time a civil society partner has been funded directly by MoEYS for a major reform initiative. The Ministry has committed to total funding of almost $1 million for this initiative. The New Generation School initiative is one of 15 national reforms being implemented by MoEYS. The NGS reform focuses on creating the conditions for successful investment by creating a special accreditation process that ensures high standards of internal governance. This particular reform seeks to create schools that will prepare Cambodian youth to compete in the 21st Century marketplace by strengthening learning in the STEM subjects. New Generation Schools are like Charter Schools, which will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in exchange for outstanding performance and innovation. Investments will promote a major role for tech...