The New Academic Year: A Fresh Start with a Focus on Education Reform
The new academic year has begun, marked by an extraordinary meeting chaired by the President of the Republic, bringing together key officials, including the Minister of Interior, Minister of Transport, and members of the Higher Education Council. This gathering underscores the importance of education and the need for comprehensive reform.
A Commitment to Supporting Youth and Education
In the presence of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Minister of Religious Affairs, Minister of Family, Women, Children, and the Elderly, and Minister of Cultural Affairs, the President reiterated his unwavering support for the youth and the teaching corps. He emphasized the need to establish the Higher Education Council as soon as possible, stressing that reforms are long overdue and essential for the country's development.
Breaking with the Past
The President has been clear about his intentions to break with past practices and opt for effective measures to build a new Tunisia. This involves moving away from pseudo-reforms that have failed to deliver and instead focusing on meaningful changes that will benefit the nation. He warned against allowing partisan politics or foreign interests to influence education, which has led to victims in the past, and emphasized the need to find viable solutions to support those affected.
Education as a Fundamental Right
The President stressed that education and culture are fundamental rights, akin to air and water, and essential for the formation of new generations and the protection of society from deviance. He highlighted the importance of providing equitable conditions for all social classes and regions, ensuring that every child has access to education until the age of 16, as mandated by the Constitution.
Ensuring Safe and Dignified Conditions
The President also emphasized the need to provide safe and dignified conditions for students, including reliable transportation and protection from delinquency. He called for the immediate and continued mobilization of all stakeholders to address the dysfunctions that have accumulated in the education sector over the years.
A New Era for Education in Tunisia
In summary, the President has demonstrated his commitment to reforming the education sector, tackling the challenges that have hindered progress for decades. His vision for a new Tunisia prioritizes education, youth, and social equity, and he has called on all parties to work together to create a better future for the country's students and citizens.
