Fatshimétrie: Education in peril, how to catch up on the delay caused by the teachers’ strike
The current crisis affecting the education sector in the DRC, more specifically in the educational province of Tshopo 1, raises essential questions about the future of public primary education. While teachers in public primary schools in Kisangani continue their strike movement, students are paying the high price for this situation which seriously compromises their school year.
The director of the educational province, Alain Muimbi Muimbi, spoke about the situation in a recent interview with Fatshimétrie. He announced measures to try to catch up on the accumulated delay and ensure the quality of children’s education. Faced with a persistent strike, Alain Muimbi Muimbi had to find solutions to allow students to make up for missed classes.
To alleviate this crisis, adjustments have been proposed. There is talk of reducing the number of days off to give students more learning time and try to respect the school calendar. This strategy aims to ensure that despite the difficult circumstances, children can receive a quality education and be properly trained for their future.
While some schools are gradually resuming their activities, the strike continues to weigh on the daily lives of students and teachers. PROVED Alain Muimbi Muimbi is on the front line in trying to resolve this complex situation. He highlights the measures taken by the government, including the payment of a first tranche of promised bonuses, to encourage teachers to return to work.
The strike, called for reasons deemed unfair by the director of Tshopo 1, raises questions about the stability of the Congolese education system. This crisis reveals the fragility of a sector that is essential for the future of the country and highlights the challenges facing education stakeholders.
In conclusion, the current crisis in the education sector in the DRC is worrying. It is essential to find sustainable solutions to enable children to access quality education. Catching up on the delay caused by the teachers’ strike is a major challenge, but it is crucial to do everything possible to guarantee a better future for Congolese youth.