Transport teachers at the Ministry of Education for the second day... The ministry insists on implementing the decision
Teachers and educators subject to the mandatory transfer orders issued against them continued to flock to the Ministry of Education on Thursday for the second consecutive day, protesting the transfer decisions and renewing their demands for the cancellation and reconsideration of these orders. Some of them gathered in front of the offices designated for the Educational Affairs sector within the ministry.
In this context, informed sources confirmed that there is no reversal of the transfer decision, emphasizing the necessity for all teachers and educators covered by the order to resume work and execute the transfer within three working days, while awaiting the results of the submitted appeals.
The sources revealed that the number of teachers and educators who submitted electronic appeal requests reached approximately 6,504 by the end of Thursday’s working hours, representing about 75 percent of the total number of those subject to the transfer orders, which stands at 8,703 teachers and educators.
It was clarified that the Ministry of Education continues to receive appeal requests within the specified deadline, with the appeals window closing on Friday, paving the way for the relevant authorities to begin reviewing the submitted requests and cases.
In a statement issued late Wednesday night, the Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing direct communication with the educational field, listening to teachers’ and educators’ observations, and addressing them with utmost care and responsibility. It reiterated its approach of maintaining open communication channels with field personnel to help resolve concerns, clarify adopted procedures and regulations, and foster cooperation and understanding that serve the stability of the educational process and the public interest.
The ministry explained in the statement that “following the issuance of decisions on the redistribution 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.”
It noted that “the relevant officials met with a group of attending teachers and educators, listened to their observations and inquiries concerning the redistribution decisions, clarified the associated procedures and regulations, and emphasized that all submitted observations and appeals would be studied and reviewed in accordance with the adopted frameworks and regulations.”
The ministry also expressed its high appreciation for teachers and educators, recognizing them as the educators of generations and the cornerstone of the educational process. It commended their efforts and dedication in serving students, and reaffirmed that the ministry’s doors and officials remain open to listening to their observations and addressing them with full care and responsibility.
It pointed out that teachers and educators serve as educational role models for their students, given the professional and educational responsibilities inherent in their mission. It called for handling various situations and decisions with tact, and for expressing observations and demands in a responsible manner befitting the status and mission of teachers, through the approved channels and procedures that ensure observations are heard and reviewed with transparency and objectivity.
