Algerian Minister of National Education, Mohamed Séghir Saïdawi, led a national symposium with education directors to monitor the implementation of requirements for the upcoming school year. The symposium, which took place via video conferencing, was attended by officials from the central administration and assigned directors. According to a statement from the ministry, the meeting aimed to review the preparation and monitoring of the school year, as well as the implementation of various files related to equipment and management.
During the symposium, Saïdawi instructed education directors to continue monitoring various operations related to the school year and ensure their completion within the specified deadlines. He emphasized the importance of regularly updating data on the digital platform to ensure accurate information and effective monitoring of files. The minister also stressed the need for coordination between different concerned services.
Saïdawi listened to presentations from education directors, which included practical and immediate solutions to address delays in the arrival of newly appointed teachers in remote or distant areas. He emphasized the need to monitor the actual arrival of teachers and their continued performance of duties after deployment. The minister also instructed a comprehensive survey to complete the staffing process and deal with cases of resignation or repeated absences.
The minister also focused on the field monitoring of schooling conditions, stressing the need to improve them by verifying the completion of educational institutions and structures. He instructed the rapid completion of reception procedures and the provision of suitable conditions for students. Saïdawi also emphasized the importance of coordination and partnership with parents and the community.
The symposium also discussed the monitoring of educational institution equipment, particularly new ones. Saïdawi stressed the need for coordination and partnership with parents, enhancing communication, and clarifying organizational aspects related to the functioning of educational institutions. He emphasized the importance of listening to parents and involving them in the school life of their children.
Saïdawi warned about fake and misleading publications on social media, which aim to disrupt the harmony between parents and educational institutions. He encouraged parents to monitor their children's situation while emphasizing the importance of respecting regulations and agreements between parents and institutions. The minister also highlighted the significant government spending on education and the responsibility of the sector in optimizing this spending.
The Algerian education sector has been ranked second globally in terms of government spending on education, according to the International Organization for Intellectual Property. Saïdawi praised this achievement, emphasizing the sector's responsibility in rationalizing spending and improving management. The symposium concluded with a call for concerted efforts to ensure a successful school year.
Key points
- Algerian Education Minister leads national symposium on school year preparations
- Minister emphasizes monitoring and coordination to ensure successful school year
- Algeria ranked second globally in government spending on education
