Rima Karami

Education Minister Says Schools Will Open Four Days a Week

Minister of Education Rima Karami said on Tuesday that schools would open their doors four days a week instead of five in the upcoming school year. Karami made this remark during an administrative meeting attended by the Director General of Education, Fadi Yarak, alongside directors responsible for education, guidance and counseling. The meeting ...

Ministry of Education Responds to Concerns Over Teachers’ Rights

The Ministry of Education issued a statement on Monday addressing concerns circulating on social media regarding the rights of education sector employees, particularly contracted teachers. The ministry emphasized that Minister of Education Rima Karami has made improving the status of education workers a key priority since assuming office. ...

Lebanese Education Minister Extends School Year in South Lebanon

Minister of Education and Higher Education Rima Karami  announced on Thursday an extension of the school year for institutions in South Lebanon and Nabatieh. The academic year in these regions had been delayed due to the security crisis caused by the war between Hezbollah and Israel. The minister explained that the extension would help students ...

Public School Unions Call for Nationwide Strike Over Delayed Payments

Public sector education unions announced a nationwide strike set to begin Friday morning, April 11, citing mounting frustration over delayed wage payments and unfulfilled government promises. The action will see educators across public secondary schools, technical institutes, teacher training centers, and regional education departments refrain ...