Tunisia's Minister of Education, Noureddine Nouri, has announced that his ministry will soon launch a plan to secure students within school premises. The plan aims to provide a calm and safe learning environment in various school spaces. This initiative is an internal measure that will complement the joint security plan with the Ministry of Interior, which has resulted in a significant security presence around schools.
Minister Nouri made the announcement during a visit to the Mahdia governorate, where he emphasized that the start of the academic year has been proactive compared to previous years. He confirmed that there is no shortage of educational spaces or teaching staff. The minister also noted that 24 new educational institutions have been established, with the latest being a school in the Kef governorate, which was completed on September 14.
The minister highlighted that several other institutions are expected to be ready in the coming months. He praised the efforts of local authorities, municipalities, and civil society in supporting the back-to-school campaign by assisting with maintenance, construction of classrooms, and walls. The minister's visit aimed to assess the progress of the new academic year and address any challenges.
Minister Nouri also addressed the issue of overcrowding in some schools, citing social reasons that lead parents to prefer certain schools over others. He noted that this congestion is offset by a lower number of students in other institutions, with a national average of no more than 25 students per class. The minister assured that his ministry will address the issue of overcrowding in some schools starting from the next academic year.
The minister's announcement comes as part of the government's efforts to improve the education sector. The plan to secure students within school premises is expected to be implemented soon, with the aim of providing a safe and secure learning environment. The Ministry of Education is working closely with other authorities to ensure the success of the new academic year.
According to the minister, the new academic year has started on a positive note, with no major incidents reported so far. He expressed his satisfaction with the progress made so far and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between all stakeholders to ensure a successful academic year.
The Ministry of Education's efforts to improve the education sector have been ongoing, with a focus on providing a safe and secure learning environment for students. The plan to secure students within school premises is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The ministry is expected to continue working closely with other authorities to address the challenges facing the education sector.
Key points
- The plan to secure students within school premises aims to provide a calm and safe learning environment.
- 24 new educational institutions have been established, with more expected to be ready in the coming months.
- The Ministry of Education will address the issue of overcrowding in some schools starting from the next academic year.
