France
Moroccan Students Lead Foreign Enrollment in French Universities Despite Pandemic
Moroccan students continue to have a strong presence in France despite the health crisis and its many consequences.
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Ministry of National Education
Morocco
World Bank Report: Two-Thirds of Moroccan 10-Year-Olds Unable to Read Simple Text
In a recent report, the World Bank noted the severe crisis facing the Moroccan school system, noting that 66% of children in the kingdom aged 10 were not able to read and understand a simple text. This report, which also compares Morocco’s performance to the regional average in the Middle East and North Africa, clearly lays bare the flaws that hinder the full development of the Moroccan school system.
Morocco
Moroccan Civil Service Salaries Reveal Wide Pay Gaps Across Sectors
Out of a total of 568,149 civil servants, the Moroccan civil service allocates 135.93 billion dirhams to personnel expenses. However, there are striking wage differences between the public sectors, but also with the private sector.
Morocco
Morocco's Civil Service Pay Gap Widens Despite Average Salary Increase
In Morocco, 8.54% of civil servants of the State receive only between 3,000 and 4,000 dirhams per month. This is far from the 8,147 dirhams set as the average monthly net salary in the civil service, an increase of nearly 25% between 2010 and 2020.
Morocco
Morocco Reports Over 1,400 COVID-19 Cases in Schools Since Reopening
The Minister of National Education, Saaïd Amzazi, stated that since the beginning of the school year, nearly 1,400 students have tested positive for Coronavirus. He made this announcement on Monday, October 12, before the House of Representatives.
Morocco
US Offers Fulbright Scholarships for Moroccan English Teachers to Teach Arabic
Public school English teachers are invited to apply for a U.S. scholarship under the Fulbright program. A note has been sent by the Ministry of National Education to all of its regional academies.
Morocco
Casablanca Launches Disinfection Program for Safe Baccalaureate Exams Amid COVID-19 Concerns
In order to allow candidates for the 2020 baccalaureate in Casablanca to take the exams under good conditions, the Ministry of National Education has partnered with SDL Casablanca Baïa for a complete disinfection program.
Morocco
Morocco College Sparks Debate After Barring Student in Burqa, Citing Dress Code
A college located in the Chefchaouen region has just refused access to a student wearing a burqa. While some welcome the firmness of the school, others, on the contrary, speak of discrimination.
Morocco
Marrakech Teacher Dies of Heart Attack During Class, Shocking Students and Colleagues
A teacher at a primary school in Marrakech died last Monday, in front of the helpless gaze of his students. The man succumbed to a heart attack.
Morocco
Parents Sue Moroccan Government Over Sudden School Closures Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The government’s decision to close all schools in Casablanca and those in high-risk areas in other regions is not to the liking of the Angry Parents Collective. The members of this collective believe that the decision does not take into account the current realities.
Morocco
Morocco Delays School Reopening for 1 Million Students Amid COVID-19 Surge
Not all students have resumed classes normally on September 7th as announced by the Ministry of National Education. Nearly a million students find themselves at home due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Morocco
Study: Moroccan Youth Trust Police Most Among Government Institutions
Moroccan youth have confidence in the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) (police). This is revealed by a study carried out by the Future Elite research firm for the Observatory of the North of Human Rights (ONDH).