Government and teachers’ unions sign deal on new statutory system, what was agreed upon

Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch chaired, Tuesday in Rabat, the signing ceremony of an agreement on the basic regulations for the employees of the national education sector.

Teacher unions reach agreement with government, secure salary raise

Were unions weakened by teachers coordination committees amid education crisis in Morocco ?

Amid the current education system crisis, triggered by the rejection of a new statutory system for teachers, trade unions in Morocco have seen their influence drop in favor of coordination committees. To political scientist Rachid Lazraq, union action has become weakened by professional unionization. For his part, Amrani Boukhobza believes that unions must be strengthened to perform their role better.

The man who appeared in videos hitting demonstrators in Rabat sentenced to one year in prison

Taqqadam, a 12-week program to benefit Moroccan teachers and students

Spain fires ten teachers operating in Morocco upon returning home

Distance learning and Morocco’s rural students, a challenging match

On Monday March 16, the Ministry of National Education announced the start of distance learning and teaching programs after the Moroccan government shut down schools and universities to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus. Students were directed to the internet and TV for their courses and classes. How does it translate for students in impoverished rural areas ?

School violence, hurting the youth through failed communication

School violence in Morocco has made headlines recently with several cases that raise questions about our educational system and methods applied within classrooms. To experts, using violence is a major communication failure that begets similar practices.

Authorities use water cannons to disperse protesting teachers

Rabat : Police disperse a teachers’ protest using water cannons