UAE minister announces formation of new education councils

UAE minister announces formation of new education councils

Professionals from the sector to be involved in setting programmes to increase academic outcomes

Published: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 5:42 PM Last updated: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 5:43 PM

New councils have been established in the country with the aim of involving education professionals in the development of the knowledge sector.

Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology and chairperson of the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE), announced the formation of Taaleem Councils — an initiative launched last October following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Al Amiri recently chaired the first meeting of the councils, which currently consist of 35 members including principals and teachers.

It includes three councils: School Leadership Council consisting of 14 members, Teachers Council with 14 and the Young Teachers Council with 7 members.

The councils aim to involve education professionals in setting programmes to increase academic outcomes and support key decisions within the organization.

In addition, these councils will help find and work on effective and innovative solutions to challenges in the academic field.

Al Amiri said: “This initiative is based on the importance of involving them in developing innovative