A survey conducted by the National Federation of Education (FNE) and the Association for Training and Research in Education and Work (AFIET) has revealed that over two thousand teachers from across the country continue to face “worrying levels of excessive bureaucracy, inadequate working conditions, and lack of material and technological resources,” according to a statement by the FNE.
The survey, conducted this month, found that 37% of teachers reported an increase in bureaucratic workload, while 57% indicated it remains high.
The FNE noted that these results demonstrate that the measures announced by the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation (MECI) “have yet to produce tangible effects on teachers’ working conditions or the daily life of schools.”
Despite recent MECI guidelines clarifying what should be considered teaching and non-teaching work, “the FNE observes ongoing violations of the Teachers’ Career Statute (ECD), with tasks imposed that exceed” the statute’s definitions.
Beyond bureaucratic overload, teachers also complain about working conditions, with 60% of respondents stating they lack adequate spaces for individual or collaborative work.
“Only 65% consider classrooms and school spaces to be adequate, highlighting that one-third of schools have structural deficiencies,” the FNE added.
Furthermore, only 30% indicated that technological equipment is functional and sufficient to meet teaching needs.
The FNE believes the survey results reflect a reality that “compromises the smooth functioning of schools and the quality of learning,” calling for “urgent interventions to improve school facilities and strengthen technological resources.”
Moreover, the FNE emphasizes the need for the ministry to ensure full compliance with the ECD, guarantee effective time for pedagogical and collaborative work, and adopt binding guidelines to eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy.
