Ministry of Education: Strengthening communication with the field and listening to teachers' feedback

The Ministry of Education reaffirms its commitment to strengthening direct communication with the educational field, listening to the observations of teachers and female teachers, and addressing them with utmost care and responsibility. It continues its approach of opening communication channels with field staff, aiming to address concerns, clarify adopted procedures and regulations, and enhance cooperation and understanding to serve the stability of the educational process and the public interest.

In this regard, the Ministry of Education clarified that following the issuance of decisions regarding the reassignment of teachers, female teachers, and holders of educational supervisory positions in schools, a group of teachers and female teachers visited the Ministry building today to inquire about the decisions and express their observations regarding them.

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

The Ministry of Education expressed its high appreciation for teachers and female teachers, recognizing them as the educators of generations and the fundamental pillar 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 observations and addressing them with full care and responsibility.

The Ministry pointed out that teachers and female teachers serve as educational role models for students, given the educational and professional 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 approved channels and procedures that ensure observations are heard and reviewed with transparency and objectivity.

The Ministry noted 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 reviewed with transparency and objectivity, in accordance with adopted 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 initiative seeks to enhance school stability, improve the efficiency of the educational process, and ensure the deployment of staff to locations with the greatest need.

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