Tetovo School Protest Highlights Staffing and Funding Concerns
Tetovo, North Macedonia – October 26, 2023 – Students, parents, and the school board of the Second Medical School in Tetovo staged a protest today, voicing their concerns over the ongoing failure to pay tuition fees for dual-track students. The demonstration highlighted broader issues within the region’s secondary schools, specifically a persistent lack of essential staff and adequate funding. The protest comes amidst growing concerns regarding youth substance abuse, with experts reportedly failing to adequately address the issue within the school environment, alongside the city authorities and the Ministry of Education.
A key point of contention is the Ministry of Education’s refusal to approve the employment of sociologists, psychologists, and other necessary personnel. Organizers argue that the Ministry’s inaction is exacerbating existing problems within the schools of Tetovo and Gostivar, which are also grappling with shortages of qualified staff. The demonstration underscores a critical debate surrounding responsibility and the need for immediate action to support students and address systemic challenges within the education system.
[Photo: Protest of students, parents and the school board of the Second Medical School in Tetovo for the non-payment of tuition for dual-track students. Photo: Fišnik Dželili (26.10.2023)]
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