{
  "id": 2729269,
  "title": "Focus on students’ psychological readiness at start of school year, says education adviser",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/focus-on-students-psychological-readiness-at-start-of-school-year",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-23T04:56:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/7i3r9o1t4"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Education adviser Marzoug Al-Thubaiti emphasized the importance of psychological readiness as schools gear up for reopening after the summer break. The week leading up to the start of the new school year is particularly crucial, as it is when students' focus and attention levels are at their peak. Al-Thubaiti discussed these concerns in an interview with Al-Ekhbariya TV, stating that psychological and emotional support should be prioritized over academic content at the beginning of the academic year. This approach aims to ensure students are better prepared for their studies following their summer vacation. He noted that students often return from their holiday with reduced concentration, motivation, and attention levels, but stressed that academic aspects should not be overlooked. The Ministry of Education has completed its preparations for the new academic year, which commences on Sunday, and is actively monitoring the readiness of schools and the education system to welcome students back after the summer holiday.",
  "summary": "Education adviser Marzoug Al-Thubaiti says psychological support is key for students as schools prepare to reopen after the summer break.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}