Preschool Teachers in Morocco Take a Stand Against Administrative Overreach
In a bold move, preschool teachers across Morocco have announced their decision to boycott various non-educational administrative tasks and programs. This protest stems from what they describe as the ongoing tragic conditions faced by workers in the sector, which they believe perpetuates vulnerability and undermines their social and professional rights. The National Coordination of Preschool Teachers in Morocco issued a statement expressing their dissatisfaction, which was shared with the Moroccan Voice newspaper. This initiative is a response to what they term the 'persistent disregard for social and professional rights' in their work environment.
The boycott will encompass several activities that the educators deem outside their pedagogical responsibilities. Specifically, they plan to abstain from participating in "open house" events, programs related to child health and welfare, as well as parental education initiatives. Additionally, they will refuse to engage in training sessions linked to the "Coursera" platform. The teachers have also resolved to boycott the inventory of equipment and refrain from any activities related to the "S" platform. This includes sending images and videos via WhatsApp groups and recording attendance and absences through the same platform.
Furthermore, the protest will involve a refusal to log in and out or send daily memos via the Najah application, in addition to a complete boycott of the Massar system at the start of the academic year. They will also limit their participation in the SurveyCTO process, opting to maintain only paper copies.
The statement criticizes the continued delegation of preschool education management to various associations, including the Moroccan Foundation for Preschool Education and the Zakoura Foundation, among others. The teachers argue that this model has transformed the sector into a means for profit accumulation and contract passing, all while lacking transparency and accountability. The statement places the blame on the supervising ministry for what they describe as the unjustified delegation of a strategic sector that directly affects Moroccan children.
As reported by thevoice.ma.
