Timor-Leste: Making School More Fun Boosts Student Attendance & Builds Self-confidence

For too long, schools have relied too much on “chalk and talk,” which led some students to lose interest and eventually skip class. Through the USAID School Dropout Prevention Pilot, educators are offering fun and interactive extra-curricular activities that draw students to school, and teachers are incorporating these new strategies, including games, as a way to keep students engaged and in their classes.