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Papua New Guinea’s 'The National' Newspaper Reports on Growing Influence of ‘Mum’s Pre-Schools’

Volunteer-powered community classrooms are changing early childhood education in Papua New Guinea

Hundreds of Papua New Guinean children are starting primary school better prepared, through the tireless efforts of women who are volunteering in their communities at what are being called “mum’s pre-schools.” And these women are being empowered to become community leaders and entrepreneurs.

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'Mum's Pre-schools' featured article in The National, PNG© 2021 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

A community initiative created in 2013 by Reid Spencer, retired curriculum writer and education specialist missionary with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ‘Mum’s Pre-Schools’ now have over 1,000 students in Port Moresby, Lae and Madang.

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