Message of the Nation
Abderrahmane El Harfi, member of the Constitutional Rally group, criticized the spread of several negative phenomena in the field of education, particularly in rural areas, stating that "education in rural areas suffers from numerous problems, both in terms of infrastructure and human resources, while school dropout rates remain rampant in rural communities, especially among girls, despite the existence of social support programs to encourage schooling."
During an oral questions session at the House of Representatives yesterday, Monday, the Member of Parliament presented an example of the issues facing rural schools in Sidi Kacem. The first issue relates to overcrowding, where he noted that "some schools have over 40 students per classroom," while the second involves weak infrastructure, as they suffer from a lack of toilets, absence of security guards, and lack of perimeter walls, particularly in satellite schools.
The MP continued, while questioning Said Amzazi, Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education, and Scientific Research, that these issues "may leave educational institutions vulnerable to theft and vandalism at times," before warning that "some satellite schools are converted into livestock stables during the summer."
The Constitutional Rally group member explained that despite the efforts made by the ministry overseeing the education sector to curb school dropouts, "their levels remain high and cause great concern, especially among rural girls."
In this regard, El Harfi pointed out that education is a top priority due to its strong connection to developing the knowledge economy and value system, serving as a fundamental lever for achieving development, growth, labor market access, and social mobility.
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