Education Ministry: Transfer Decisions Serve Educational Interests

The Ministry of Education announced that it has heard comments and inquiries from a number of teachers regarding the decisions on the redistribution of educational staff and holders of educational supervisory positions, affirming that all comments and appeals will be reviewed in accordance with established controls and standards, ensuring that each case is handled with transparency and objectivity. The ministry clarified that a group of teachers had visited the ministry building to inquire about the redistribution decisions and voice their observations, where relevant officials met with them, listened to their demands and questions, and provided clarifications concerning the procedures and regulations governing the decisions. The Ministry of Education reaffirmed that its doors and officials remain open to teachers to hear their comments and address them with due care and responsibility, emphasizing the importance of direct communication with the educational field and resolving concerns through approved channels and procedures. The ministry also pointed out the opening of an electronic appeals portal for those covered by the redistribution decisions, enabling them to submit their appeals, state their reasons, and follow up without the need for paper-based visits, while affirming that all requests will be studied in line with established controls and standards, ensuring fair treatment for each case. The Ministry of Education stressed that the redistribution decisions are part of a plan aimed at addressing disparities in the distribution of educational and supervisory staff among schools, achieving equity and balance in line with the actual needs of the educational field, thereby contributing to enhancing school stability, improving the efficiency of the educational process, and directing staff to locations with the greatest need. The ministry called for handling various decisions and comments with a sense of educational responsibility, and for utilizing official channels to submit demands and appeals, ensuring their objective and transparent review. It affirmed that the common goal uniting all professionals in the educational field, regardless of their positions and responsibilities, is to serve students and advance education in Kuwait, emphasizing that cooperation, mutual understanding, and prioritizing educational interests constitute the foundation for the success of reform steps and the achievement of a stable and fair school environment.