Jeddah education chief urges unified efforts to boost student achievement

Jeddah's Director General of Education, Manal Allahyabi, has called for collaborative efforts to enhance student achievement as the new academic year commences. Allahyabi, speaking on the first day of the 1448H school year, stressed the importance of unified actions across Saudi Arabia's educational sector to meet the demands of Vision 2030. This vision aims to develop human potential and ensure educational stability right from the start of the academic term.

Allahyabi highlighted several key areas of focus for the administration, which includes monitoring attendance and readiness of classrooms and school facilities. She emphasized the need to create an educational environment that aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives, emphasizing the role of collaboration among educational leaders, departments, schools, and teachers. This teamwork is crucial for achieving educational goals, improving learning outcomes, and creating an engaging learning environment.

The Jeddah General Directorate of Education has been actively preparing to welcome approximately 700,000 students across various types of educational institutions in the city. These preparations are aimed at facilitating a seamless educational process and ensuring students are fully equipped for the academic year. Allahyabi's call to action underscores the significance of maximizing learning time, closely tracking performance indicators, and leveraging data to inform decisions and interventions.

By doing so, these efforts aim to elevate the overall quality of education and enhance teaching practices.