Morocco’s Association of Educational Administrators has announced a series of protests beginning Sept. 1 to pressure the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports to resolve what it calls long-standing professional grievances.
In a statement, the union said its program includes boycotting the government’s integrated school project, freezing the activities of the “School Support Association,” and refusing to participate in initiatives linked to so-called “model institutions.” Starting Sept. 2, members also plan to stop handling paper and electronic mail, collecting school insurance fees, and managing extracurricular associations.
The union scheduled a national demonstration in Rabat for Sept. 11, citing “mounting tension, distrust, and the absence of genuine dialogue” with ministry officials.
Administrators are demanding a fair and independent professional framework that recognizes their strategic role within the education system. They are also calling for accelerated transfers for principals and supervisors, as well as payment of new travel allowances and compensation for extra hours of institutional support.
Kamal Ben Omar, the union’s national secretary, told Hespress AR that talks with the ministry ended after the appointment of a new minister. “Abandoning communication and dialogue is pointless,” he said, warning that the planned actions will significantly disrupt the new school year.
The union argues that educational administrators, including supervisors, principals and directors of studies, are the backbone of Morocco’s public education system.
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