"Education": Appeals portal opened electronically, all requests to be studied according to approved regulations and standards

Alaa Khalifa

The Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening direct communication with the educational field, listening to the feedback of teachers and educators, and addressing it with utmost care and responsibility. It emphasized its continued approach of opening communication channels with field staff to help resolve concerns, clarify adopted procedures and regulations, and enhance cooperation and understanding, thereby serving the stability of the educational process and the public interest.

The Ministry explained that following the issuance of decisions regarding the reassignment of teachers, educators, and holders of educational supervisory positions in schools, a group of teachers and educators visited the Ministry building to inquire about the decisions and express their observations regarding them.

The Ministry stated that relevant officials met with a group of teachers and educators who were present, listened to their observations and inquiries concerning the reassignment decisions, clarified the associated procedures and regulations, and emphasized that all submitted observations and appeals would be reviewed and considered in accordance with established frameworks and regulations.

The Ministry expressed its high appreciation for teachers and educators, recognizing them as the nurturers of generations and the cornerstone of the educational process. It commended their efforts and dedication in serving the nation’s students, and reaffirmed that the Ministry’s doors and those of its officials remain open to listening to their feedback and addressing it with full care and responsibility.

The Ministry noted that teachers and educators serve as educational role models for students, given the professional and educational responsibilities inherent in their mission. It called for handling various situations and decisions with professionalism, and for expressing observations and demands in a responsible manner befitting the status and mission of teachers, through established channels and procedures that ensure feedback is heard and considered with transparency and objectivity.

The Ministry pointed out that it has opened an electronic channel for submitting appeals against the reassignment decisions, allowing affected individuals to submit their appeals, state their reasons, and follow up on them without the need for paper-based visits. It confirmed that all submitted requests would be studied and considered with transparency and objectivity, in accordance with established regulations and standards, ensuring fair treatment for each case.

The Ministry stressed that the reassignment decisions were part of a plan aimed at addressing disparities in the distribution of teaching and supervisory staff among schools, achieving greater justice and balance in the allocation of human resources according to the actual needs of the field. This aims to enhance school stability, improve the efficiency of the educational process, and ensure that staff are directed to locations with the greatest need.

The Ministry affirmed that the goal uniting all personnel in the educational field, regardless of their positions and responsibilities, is to serve the nation’s students and advance education in the State of Kuwait. It emphasized that teachers are essential partners in achieving this goal, and that the Ministry will continue to listen to the field and address concerns within regulatory frameworks, thereby serving the public interest, safeguarding the rights of workers, and supporting the stability of the educational process.

The Ministry concluded by emphasizing that everyone works from their respective positions to serve Kuwait and its people. It stated that the success of any reformative step relies on cooperation, understanding, and prioritizing educational interests, thereby achieving a stable and fair school environment that ultimately serves the learner and the quality of education.