Farid El Faddawi: Secretary General of the University Section of Secondary Education in Jendouba
Farid El Faddawi, Secretary General of the university section of secondary education in Jendouba, stated on Tuesday that "schools in the region suffer from a multitude of problems, the most important of which is the aging of infrastructure." Speaking by phone on the airwaves of Mosaïque FM, El Faddawi explained that the situation of schools in Jendouba and all governorates of the Republic is well known and not new. He emphasized that the recent incident in the Fernana region demonstrates that the Ministry of Education is not concerned with the infrastructure of schools, colleges, and high schools, and that their maintenance is their last concern.
Key Issues Facing Schools in Jendouba
El Faddawi stressed that some schools have not been maintained since the independence era, and others suffer from interrupted work, stating that "each incident reveals the bitter reality of the situation of schools." He cited the example of the 9 Avril High School, which "suffers from deteriorating infrastructure and requires complete demolition and reconstruction." He also mentioned that the Jendouba Pilot High School "suffers from overcrowding, and a study room was removed to be converted into a classroom."
Other Problems Facing Schools
The official also mentioned other problems, including:
- A high number of students per class, reaching up to 40 students
- A severe lack of human resources El Faddawi's statements highlight the need for urgent attention to the issues facing schools in Jendouba and across the Republic, to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for students.
