Minister of Education recognizes outstanding teachers and schools for 2023-2024
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 5: Minister of Education Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei has approved the names of 331 distinguished teachers and 50 outstanding schools across Kuwait in celebration of World Teachers' Day for the 2023/2024 academic year. This recognition honors their dedicated efforts and significant contributions to enhancing the educational process and improving students' academic achievements.
In a press statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Education emphasized that this approval serves as a gesture of appreciation for their impactful role in education and aims to motivate them to continue innovating and contributing toward the goals of sustainable educational development.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to annually recognizing a select group of individuals in the education sector, including school principals, assistant principals, general subject supervisors, department heads, subject supervisors, teachers, and schools across all educational stages. This includes public, religious, and private education institutions.
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