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The Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports is facing new criticism due to the shortage of educational administration staff, which threatens the progress of the new school year 2024-2025.
Observers of educational affairs attribute this shortage to the failure to announce the entrance exam for the educational administration training course last year.
In response to this issue, the National Secretary General of the National Education Union (CDT), Younes Ferrachine, revealed that the shortage of educational staff had been brought to the attention of the Ministry last season, especially since it had not announced an entrance exam for the training of educational administration staff at the regional centres for education and training professions.
Verashin explained that this problem will worsen next season, which will lead to an unprecedented deficit due to the new basic system stipulating that training will take two years instead of one year, which was in effect before the current system.
The same speaker pointed out that the ministry did not take into consideration the warnings of the National Education Union related to this problem, as it had previously warned of closing the educational administration cadres in light of the shortage, which would result in great pressure on the practicing cadres.
The union activist pointed out that this huge deficit will put many reforms at risk, including the leadership schools announced by the ministry to remain “mere slogans.”
The National Secretary General of the National Education Union (CDT) considered that confronting this problem and avoiding its exacerbation requires activating Article 77 of the basic law to cover part of this deficit, indicating that any assignment to fill this deficit must be subject to the contents of the new basic law related to enabling those assigned to receive compensation for tasks.
Article 77 stipulates that, during a transitional period extending from September 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, and upon their request, employees who are not part of the educational administrator’s framework and are ranked at least in the first grade, and who meet the condition of having actually performed one of the educational administration tasks for a period of no less than four (4) years, will be integrated into the grade corresponding to their original grade of the educational administrator’s framework.
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2024-09-10 16:24:24
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Agadir24: The Educational Administration Staff Shortage Crisis
The Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports in Morocco is facing severe criticism due to the alarming shortage of educational administration staff, which poses a significant threat to the progress of the new school year 2024-2025. This crisis is attributed to the failure to announce the entrance exam for the educational administration training course last year, resulting in a severe shortage of qualified staff.
According to the National Secretary General of the National Education Union (CDT), Younes Ferrachine, the union had brought this issue to the attention of the Ministry last season, warning of the consequences of not announcing the entrance exam for the training of educational administration staff at the regional centres for education and training professions [[2]]. Unfortunately, the Ministry did not take these warnings seriously, and now the shortage is expected to worsen next season.
The shortage of educational staff is not unique to Morocco. Globally, schools are experiencing staffing shortages. A report by Education Week found that more than three-quarters of district leaders and principals in the United States are experiencing at least moderate staffing shortages in their school buildings [[1]]. Similarly, the European Union is also grappling with staff shortages in early childhood education and care, with the working group on early childhood education and care (ECEC WG) supporting EU member states to implement the European Quality Framework for ECEC [[3]].
In Morocco, the shortage of educational administration staff is particularly concerning, as it will lead to an unprecedented deficit in the coming season. The new basic system, which stipulates that training will take two years instead of one year, will exacerbate the problem, putting pressure on practicing cadres. The union activist warns that this huge deficit will put many reforms at risk, including the leadership schools announced by the ministry, which may remain mere slogans without proper staffing.
To address this crisis, the National Secretary General of the National Education Union (CDT) recommends activating Article 77 of the basic law to cover part of this deficit. Any assignment to fill this deficit must be subject to the contents of the new basic law related to enabling those assigned to receive compensation for tasks.
In light of this crisis, it is essential for the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports to take immediate action to address the shortage of educational administration staff. Failure to do so will have far-reaching consequences for the education sector, compromising the quality of education and putting the entire system at risk.
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What factors contributed to the educational administration staff shortage crisis in Morocco ahead of the 2024-2025 school year?
Agadir24: The Educational Administration Staff Shortage Crisis
The Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports in Morocco is facing severe criticism due to the alarming shortage of educational administration staff, which poses a significant threat to the progress of the new school year 2024-2025. This crisis is attributed to the failure to announce the entrance exam for the educational administration training course last year, resulting in a severe shortage of qualified staff.
According to the National Secretary General of the National Education Union (CDT), Younes Ferrachine, the union had brought this issue to the attention of the Ministry last season, warning of the consequences of not announcing the entrance exam for the training of educational administration staff at the regional centres for education and training professions [[2]]. Unfortunately, the Ministry did not take these warnings seriously, and now the shortage is expected to worsen next season.
The shortage of educational staff is not unique to Morocco. Globally, schools are experiencing staffing shortages. A report by Education Week found that more than three-quarters of district leaders and principals in the United States are experiencing at least moderate staffing shortages in their school buildings [[1]]. Similarly, the European Union is also grappling with staff shortages in early childhood education and care, with the working group on early childhood education and care (ECEC WG) supporting EU member states to implement the European Quality Framework for ECEC [[3]].
In Morocco, the shortage of educational administration staff is particularly concerning, as it will lead to an unprecedented deficit in the coming season. The new basic system, which stipulates that training will take two years instead of one year, will exacerbate the problem, putting pressure on practicing cadres. The union activist warns that this huge deficit will put many reforms at risk, including the leadership schools announced by the ministry, which may remain mere slogans without proper staffing.
To address this crisis, the National Secretary General of the National Education Union (CDT) recommends activating Article 77 of the basic law to cover part of this deficit. Any assignment to fill this deficit must be subject to the contents of the new basic law related to enabling those assigned to receive compensation for tasks.
In light of this crisis, it is essential for the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports to take immediate action to address the shortage of educational administration staff. Failure to do so will have far-reaching consequences for the education sector, compromising the quality
