On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Abdelraouf Abdelwahid, Director-General of the Abou Tisht Educational Administration in Qena, Egypt, referred two schools and several teachers to investigation. This decision followed his observation of several issues during a field visit to the schools. The schools in question, Khowald Primary School and Khowald Preparatory School, operate on a two-shift system within the same building.
During his visit to Khowald Primary School, Abdelwahid noted poor cleanliness, lack of daily supervision, and incomplete school records. Specifically, he found that the school's records for student registration, new first-grade students, and teacher follow-up were not prepared. He instructed school administrators to quickly complete these records, address shortcomings, and adhere to regulatory instructions.
At Khowald Preparatory School, the investigation was prompted by poor cleanliness. Abdelwahid directed the school to promptly improve cleanliness and upgrade its overall appearance to provide a suitable learning environment for students. This move aims to ensure that students have a conducive environment for learning.
Following the investigation, Abdelwahid visited Khowald Joint Primary School, where he observed an educational strategy in a kindergarten class. The strategy used play-based learning with balls to teach children numbers and mathematical skills, with noticeable interaction and participation from the children. He also inspected several classrooms to assess the smoothness of the learning process and the level of discipline.
Abdelwahid emphasized the need for immediate action on any observed issues during monitoring and adherence to work regulations. This approach aims to ensure a smooth educational process and create a safe and stimulating school environment for students. His directives are part of ongoing efforts to improve educational standards.
Abdelwahid's visit was attended by Hani Al-Mulaqqab, Director of Public Relations and Media, Mahmoud Abdelbari, Director of Primary Education, and Hussein Abdelhakim, Security Officer. This visit was conducted in line with directives from Tariq Saadeldin, Deputy Minister of Education in Qena, to intensify field monitoring and enhance performance and discipline within schools.
The investigation and monitoring efforts reflect the ongoing commitment of Egyptian educational authorities to improve the quality of education and school environments. By addressing shortcomings and enforcing regulations, officials aim to provide students with a better learning experience. Key initiatives focus on enhancing school infrastructure, teacher performance, and student engagement.
Key points
- Egyptian education officials have launched an investigation into two schools in Qena over reported infractions, including poor cleanliness and incomplete records.
- The probe aims to address shortcomings and enforce regulations to ensure a smooth educational process and a safe school environment.
- The efforts are part of broader initiatives to improve educational standards and school environments in Egypt.
