This year, the government has allocated a very low budget for education and is simultaneously pushing for the privatization of schools. Why does the government seem to treat education as a low-priority sector rather than a national priority?

The issue isn’t just money it’s policy priorities. Public education needs sustained investment and structural reform. Privatization without proper regulation increases inequality and leaves systemic problems unresolved.

If you look closely, the push for privatization is about shifting responsibility. The government can cut public spending and blame the private sector if outcomes fail. Meanwhile, children in poor areas are left behind. That’s not accidental, it’s structural.

Oh sure, let’s privatize schools and cut funding at the same time. Because clearly, access to quality education should depend on how much money your parents have. Genius move, really. 😑

It feels like we’re constantly being ignored. Our schools are crumbling, teachers are struggling, and the government acts like education isn’t urgent. Privatization just makes it worse, turning learning into a privilege instead of a right.