In Mauritania, push to phase out private schools divides opinion
Summary
Mauritania’s government is planning to close private schools and focus on state-run schools to improve education and make it free and mandatory for all children. While some parents and teachers support this change, others worry it is happening too fast and could cause problems like job losses and overburdened public schools.Key Facts
- The government aims to phase out private schools by 2027.
- Basic education is now free and mandatory up to middle school.
- Before, only primary education was free.
- About 30% of Mauritanian children are not enrolled in any school.
- 95% of children struggle with reading at the level expected for their age.
- The reforms allow some children to learn in local minority languages besides Arabic.
- Many people in Mauritania are too poor to pay for good education or healthcare.
- Private school owners and teachers are concerned about job losses and quality of education after the changes.
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