New Developments in the Education Sector of Fes-Meknes Region
In light of a series of dismissals within the education sector in the Fes-Meknes region, recent reports indicate that Mohamed Saad Barada has conducted a surprise field visit to Meknes and Ifrane, shortly after participating in the International Agriculture Exhibition. This visit comes just days after the dismissal of the regional director in Ifrane, raising speculations about potential further actions within the educational leadership. According to sources, this visit, which also covered Meknes, may pave the way for new decisions, including the possible dismissal of the regional director in the capital of the Ismaili region. This comes after the minister personally noted several issues within educational institutions located in popular neighborhoods that had not received the necessary support.
The minister was keen to observe these discrepancies in the presence of the regional academy director and the Meknes regional director, aiming to present the situation as it stands to local authorities. These recent actions come amid an unprecedented dynamic in the region, where a number of educational officials have recently been dismissed, including the regional director of Ifrane and the regional director of Sefrou, along with other administrative officials following reports characterized as 'black,' which revealed mismanagement of certain services, particularly regarding delays in the disbursement of compensations related to examinations for directors and teachers.
Monitoring the Implementation of Educational Reforms
These visits are part of a broader effort to monitor the implementation of the 'Leading Schools' project, which serves as one of the cornerstones of the 2022-2026 roadmap for reforming the education and training system. Through these field visits, the minister aims to assess the progress of this initiative at the local level and gauge the effectiveness of local management in supporting reforms, following several instances of recorded discrepancies and the necessary actions taken in response. During his visit, Barada, accompanied by the academy director, evaluated the Beyr Anzran School in Ifrane and the Mosalla School in Meknes, entering both institutions directly to observe the conditions of study in progress. Subsequently, he held meetings with the directors to discuss the overall situation and educational indicators of each institution.
Moreover, the minister engaged in discussions with several teachers regarding the results of the third monitoring examination, exploring ways to enhance student performance and improve the effectiveness of the educational process. This approach aims to base decisions on real data, and it is anticipated that his visit may lead to further dismissals of other officials, according to sources. Observers suggest that the next visit should be conducted independently by the minister, possibly alongside parents and guardians of students, to truly assess conditions in popular areas, similar to his recent observations in Meknes.
As reported by goud.ma.
