Ministry of Education: Committed to Enhancing Direct Communication with the Educational Field and Listening to Teachers' Feedback - Sarmad

(KUNA) – The Ministry of Education reaffirmed on Wednesday its commitment to strengthening direct communication with the educational field, listening to teachers’ and educators’ feedback, and addressing it with utmost care and responsibility.

In a statement, the ministry emphasized its dedication to continuing its approach of opening communication channels with professionals in the educational sector, 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.

It noted 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 today to inquire about the decisions and express their observations regarding them.

The ministry clarified that relevant officials met with a group of attending teachers and educators, listened to their observations and inquiries concerning the redistribution decisions, and explained the associated procedures and regulations. It stressed 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 as nurturers of generations and the cornerstone of the educational process, commending their efforts and dedication in serving students. It reaffirmed that the ministry’s doors and officials remain open to listening to their feedback and addressing it with full attention and responsibility.

It pointed out that teachers and educators serve as educational role models for students, carrying professional and educational responsibilities that require handling various situations and decisions appropriately, and 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 also noted that it had opened an electronic channel for submitting appeals against the redistribution decisions, enabling affected individuals to file their appeals, state their reasons, and follow up 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 of Education stressed that the redistribution 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 workforce allocation based on the actual needs of the educational field. This would enhance school stability, improve the efficiency of the educational process, and ensure that staff are directed to locations with the greatest need.

It stated 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 the State of Kuwait. Teachers are a fundamental partner in achieving this goal. The ministry reiterated its commitment to continuing to listen to the educational field and address concerns within regulatory frameworks, thereby serving the public interest, safeguarding workers’ rights, and supporting the stability of the educational process.

The statement concluded by emphasizing that “everyone works from their position to serve Kuwait and its people, and the success of any reformative step relies on cooperation and understanding, prioritizing educational interests to achieve a stable and fair school environment, ultimately serving the learner and the quality of education.”