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Halabi: Rebuilding Schools Is Costly, Requires Donor Mobilization

Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi emphasized on Tuesday the high costs associated with rebuilding and restoring war-damaged schools across the country. He made this statement during a meeting of the emergency committee responsible for managing the education sector during crises. Some schools were partially or totally destroyed by ...

Will All Educational Institutions Operate Normally After Christmas Vacation?

Caretaker Education Minister Abbas Halabi stated that schools will reopen their doors after the Christmas and New Year holidays, “provided the situation allows.” This decision was issued amid an administrative educational meeting held on Thursday, during which the state of schools across Lebanon was assessed following the departure of nearly ...

Reopening of Public Schools Amid Internal Displacement Crisis

Set for November 4 by a decision from the caretaker Minister of Education, Abbas Halabi, the start of the school year in public schools faces numerous challenges. Thousands of displaced people currently occupy these schools, having taken refuge there after the intensification of clashes between Hezbollah and Israel, particularly since September ...

Lebanon Sets Official School Year Start Amid Ongoing Confrontations

Caretaker Minister of Education and Higher Education Abbas Halabi announced that the official start of the academic year will be on Monday, November 4. During a press conference, Halabi stated, “Private schools may conduct remote learning based on their available resources.” He also added that “the decision for in-person classes will be the ...