During a visit to the Ministry of Education today, Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting teachers, describing them as “the guardians of future generations.”
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Dr. Hassan stated that he had listened to various concerns raised by teachers during his provincial visits and affirmed that the Ministry of Education is the primary entity responsible for teachers' welfare. As part of this support, the Prime Minister instructed the allocation of land for teacher housing projects across the governorates through the Housing and Urban Development Corporation, with funding to be included in the 2026 national budget.
He also addressed delays in disbursing emergency loans from the ministry’s Social Security Fund, pledging to allocate the required funds to process all pending applications this year and expedite approvals.
Additional announcements included:
Enhanced long-term, low-interest financing options for teachers through the Social Security Fund.
A review of the Teachers’ Children’s University Scholarship Program, with planned increases in both the scholarship value and the number of beneficiaries starting September.
An increase in teacher representation in Jordan’s official Hajj delegations, now including spouses.
A nationwide school development plan involving:
The construction of 85 new schools.
The expansion of 35 small schools and the addition of new classrooms.
Opening 7 schools at the start of the next academic year and 11 more by the second semester, under a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative with the private sector.
Dr. Hassan also underscored the importance of instilling national identity in schools, insisting on the mandatory morning assembly, raising the Jordanian flag, and reciting the royal anthem in all schools.
Regarding the upcoming Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) exams, he stressed the need to ensure a suitable and supportive environment for students, adding that Jordan's education system must focus on developing competencies, not just issuing diplomas.
He concluded:
“There is no real meaning or future for national progress without a modern, quality education system.”
