The Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) has conducted a specialized capacity-building workshop for 11 teachers from Mushirarungu Primary School. The initiative aims to enhance instructional methodologies, optimize learning resource management, and drive academic performance among pupils.

The training session focused on pedagogical strategies to assist struggling students, alongside practical training on book management and library care.

Justin Rwabukwisi, ILPD Director of the Library, emphasized that effective utilization and preservation of learning materials are directly linked to academic achievement.

"The training we provided is part of a broader community engagement project aimed at improving overall education quality at Mushirarungu Primary School," Justin stated. "We wanted to equip teachers with the skills to identify learning gaps, offer targeted academic interventions, and ensure instructional materials are well-managed for long-term use."

Ezekiel Sentama, one of the teachers, said that ILPD has consistently supported the school in improving teaching and learning, including by providing books to both teachers and students, which has greatly benefited Mushirarungu Primary School.

He noted that students’ academic performance has improved significantly and expressed appreciation for the additional training on teaching and learning methods.

He said, “During this training, we were shown how to support children who face difficulties in their academic performance. We were taught how to help them so that they, too, can perform well.”

The Head Teacher of Mushirarungu Primary School, Adrien Rutagarama, said that the knowledge and skills acquired during the training would help teachers continue supporting students to achieve better academic results.

He said, “In particular, the training helped teachers refresh their understanding of how to improve their teaching practices, which ultimately benefits students by enabling them to perform better in their studies.”

Rutagarama further explained that since ILPD began collaborating with the school, students’ academic performance pass rate has increased from 77.5% to 97.6% this year.

Speaking at the event, the Director of Education in Nyanza District, Edouard Mushimiyimana, urged the attendees to cascade the knowledge acquired to their peers across the district.

"You have been given a valuable professional development opportunity," Edouard remarked. "Apply these techniques to teach effectively, foster deep subject comprehension, and guide pupils toward higher academic achievements."

To date, ILPD has provided Mushirarungu Primary School with 414 books covering subjects tested in national examinations, teaching and learning materials for various subjects, and sports equipment, including balls and other items.