Ministry of Education: 7.4% of Children with Disabilities Integrated into Schools - Jordan News
The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education for Educational Affairs, Nawwaf Al-Ajarmeh, confirmed on Thursday that the Ten-Year Inclusive Education Strategy (2020–2030) has successfully integrated 7.4% of school-aged children with disabilities into mainstream schools. اضافة اعلان Al-Ajarmeh added that the Ministry is committed to promoting social justice and safeguarding the right to education for all segments of society. He stated, 'The Ministry gives special attention to children with disabilities and works to integrate them into the educational process alongside their peers without disabilities.' Speaking at an inclusive education event organized by the Directorate of Education for the Deir Alla District under the title 'This Is Me,' dedicated to students with disabilities, Al-Ajarmeh noted that Jordan has made significant progress in educational inclusion. He pointed out that the strategy began with an inclusion rate of 1.7% and reached 7.4% by 2025, with the Ministry aiming to raise this figure to 10% by the year 2030. For his part, the Director of Education for the Deir Alla District, Mazhar Al-Rahameh, affirmed that this celebration coincides with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's observance of Flag Day and other national occasions. He noted that the 'This Is Me' event is a practical reflection of the Ministry's plans and strategies to achieve the targeted percentage of inclusion outlined in the 2030 strategy.
The event featured a variety of performances and activities by students with disabilities, showcasing the principles of inclusion and diversity in education.
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