What a Pity!

This morning, as I sat at my usual table in a cafe, having my breakfast. On the spur of the moment, I saw many students taking to the streets and chanting special words, most of which were about their disapproval with the current, calamitous educational system. Deep inside, I felt an impulse to join them.

But, I chose to let them demonstrate in their own way. I then knew that they protested as a consequence of the recent, repeated strikes. I felt so glad, for the students have at last stood up by their teachers now that they began to blame it on the ministry of education. Lately, I have incessantly complained about the conditions of work, and so have countless teachers all over Morocco.

Now that students have joined us in our strikes, it is high time the ministry took serious measures before it is too late. It is now a pity that the position of teacher is no longer noble as it used to be, especially that many teachers have been attacked from all sides.

What happened in Rabat recently is living proof that our government does not work hard to provide good education for students. As teachers, it would be so hypocritical of us to instruct principles of citizenship and responsibility to students at a time when the ministry itself does not impress it on the teaching staff.

Nobody can expect teachers to assume responsibility for their work in class anymore after many were injured by the security forces in Rabat. It is mainly due to the fact that among the principles of citizenship is sensitizing future generations to the right to call for one's dignity. What a pity!