Afghanistan: Schools in Balkh Lack Teachers, Textbooks, Officials

KABUL, 04 May 2022, (TON): Officials at the education department in Balkh said that province schools lack about 1,500 professional teachers, and also textbooks.

Based on figures of the department, over 500,000 boys and girls are educated in 600 schools across Balkh province, where all schools are open.

Abdul Jalil Shaheedkhil, head of the education department said “we face a shortage of 1,500 teachers, it should be addressed and solved.”

He added “local officials in Balkh province have taken steps to remove the challenges and bring reform to the education system.”

Abdul Jalil Shaheedkhil said “we recognized 95% of imaginary teachers (non-existent teachers on the payroll) in Balkh province, which is a great achievement to save the budget of the Islamic Emirate.”

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