Egyptian Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, and Beni Suef Governor, Lieutenant General Abdullah Abdel Aziz Abdel Rahman, conducted a field visit to Beni Suef to oversee the education system and meet with educational leaders. They chaired a meeting at the Beni Suef Governorate headquarters with directors of educational departments to discuss the organization of the educational process and measures to eliminate evening classes. The meeting aimed to enhance the quality of education and address challenges facing the education sector.
During the meeting, Minister Abdel Latif emphasized the importance of school discipline and student attendance, highlighting that these are fundamental to a successful educational process. He noted that the ministry is working to provide a suitable learning environment, ensuring students receive a genuine and effective education. The minister also reviewed several key areas related to education development, stressing that achieving school discipline and adherence to attendance rates are crucial.
Minister Abdel Latif underlined that mastering reading, writing, and arithmetic skills is a top priority, particularly for primary school students in grades four through six. He emphasized that students cannot progress to higher educational stages without demonstrating proficiency in these basic skills. The minister also directed the continuation of comprehensive remedial programs for students struggling with these skills, allocating additional classes within schools to address weaknesses.
The minister and governor also discussed the plan to eliminate evening classes. The minister stated that the ministry aims to eliminate evening classes in primary schools by the 2026-2027 academic year, followed by preparatory schools in 2027-2028, and secondary schools in 2028-2029. This plan is part of a broader effort to improve education quality and provide students with a full day of education.
Lieutenant General Abdel Rahman praised the minister's visit, highlighting its significance in directly assessing the challenges facing the education system and working to address them. He emphasized the governorate's commitment to providing a safe and stable educational environment for Beni Suef's students, working closely with the education department to meet school needs and overcome obstacles to regular education.
The governor also acknowledged the efforts of teachers and educational leaders in Beni Suef, appreciating their role in enhancing the educational process. He stressed the importance of intensifying field monitoring by educational department directors and maintaining a constant presence within schools to ensure discipline and improve the quality of educational services provided to students.
The visit included an inspection of a government school in Beni Suef, where Minister Abdel Latif interacted with students and assessed their skills. The minister expressed satisfaction with the students' abilities, particularly in solving problems quickly. The visit concluded with a reaffirmation of the importance of cooperation between the Ministry of Education and local authorities to support education development and address challenges facing the sector.
Key points
- Minister Abdel Latif and Governor Abdel Rahman emphasized the priority of eliminating evening classes and improving school discipline.
- The Egyptian government aims to provide a safe and stable educational environment, with a focus on enhancing reading, writing, and arithmetic skills among primary school students.
- The visit highlighted the importance of cooperation between the Ministry of Education and local authorities to support education development and address challenges facing the sector.
