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Addressing the growing demand for specialized public instruction, the Ministry of Education officially dedicated a newly constructed annex and residential upgrades at the Liberia School for the Blind on Friday, November 6, 2026, marking a key structural expansion for inclusive learning in Montserrado County.
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