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POED Requests Regarding Administrative Roles and Teaching Time

February 3, 2026

The POED is requesting a reduction in teaching time for school principals and assistant principals in primary education due to their increased responsibilities. Additionally, they propose that administrative positions in Preschool Education be announced starting from the 2026-2027 school year. The organization calls for a gradual elimination of teaching time for principals. It emphasizes the need to gradually reduce the teaching periods for assistant principals to 16. POED highlights the urgency of its requests and seeks a meeting with the Minister of Education.