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Morocco grapples with middle school dropout crisis as education reforms lag

Over 160,000 middle school students leave the education system annually in Morocco, according to Mohamed Saad Berrada, Minister of National Education. This alarming figure highlights significant challenges in keeping youth engaged in formal schooling, especially in urban areas facing rapid population......

Morocco’s future: bridging research and policy to tackle climate, education, and jobs

The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat recently hosted a major conference uniting researchers, policymakers, and international experts to explore how scientific research can inform effective public policies in Morocco. Organized in collaboration with the Morocco Innovation and Evaluation......

Morocco’s universities struggle to rise in global rankings amid regional competition

Morocco has achieved a modest presence in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, with two universities making it to the list published by the British firm Quacquarelli Symonds. The rankings highlight the country’s challenges in competing on both regional and global levels. Out of 1,501 institutions......

Morocco's education reform bill receives cabinet approval

Morocco's cabinet has approved draft law No. 59.21, aimed at reforming the country's education system. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced the decision on Thursday, highlighting the bill's alignment with the Constitution, directives from King Mohammed VI, and the strategic reform......

Moroccan medical students face curriculum crisis amid system overhaul

The National Committee of Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Students (CNEMEP) has highlighted urgent concerns regarding Morocco's 2023 medical student cohort, who are struggling with a problematic hybrid curriculum system. These students find themselves caught between old and new educational frameworks,......

Morocco's educators plan mass demonstration amid stalled reforms

Teachers across Morocco will gather for a major protest on February 1 outside Rabat's Ministry of National Education, as tensions escalate over what unions describe as unfulfilled government commitments. The upcoming demonstration stems from mounting frustration over several key issues, including......

Morocco's literacy campaign struggles despite $300 million investment

Despite investing nearly 3 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD) in literacy programs, Morocco continues to face significant challenges in reducing illiteracy rates, with 27.9% of the population over 15 still unable to read or write, according to recent government findings. During a parliamentary session on......

Morocco's "Pioneer Schools" Initiative Sets Global Benchmark in Education Quality

Morocco has emerged as a trailblazer in global education reform, according to the "Pioneer Schools" impact index. Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports, Mohamed Saad Berrada, announced on Monday that this innovative project has significantly enhanced the quality of education......

Syrian Education Ministry Suspends Controversial Curriculum Changes Amid Public Backlash

Syria's interim government has halted planned modifications to the national school curriculum following significant public criticism over proposed changes to religious content and historical references. The education ministry announced Wednesday it would pause its intended amendments, which had......