Lahore: The School Education Department Punjab has released new learning outcome targets for Urdu, English and Mathematics for the academic year 2026-27 with the aim of improving the academic performance of students from grades I to V.
As per the instructions issued by the department, separate educational targets have been set for each school, while Gender-Disaggregated Learning Targets have also been prepared for male and female students so that educational progress can be effectively monitored.
All Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) have been directed to immediately convey the school-wise learning targets to Assistant Education Officers (AEOs) and Head Teachers. For this purpose, the targets will also be shared through WhatsApp groups and official emails.
The department has directed the AEOs to regularly review the implementation of these targets during their monthly monitoring visits, while learning outcomes and targets should also be made a part of the agenda in the review meetings of all districts.
These new educational targets are being implemented under the ongoing GRADES project with the support of the World Bank. The department says that the aim of this initiative is to improve the academic performance of students in government schools, make learning outcomes effective and ensure the promotion of quality education.
The School Education Department has directed all CEOs to ensure effective implementation of these instructions by immediately informing the concerned officers and school heads.