{
  "id": 6593378,
  "title": "Ministry of Education affirms importance of teachers in educational process",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ministry-of-education-affirms-importance-of-teachers-in-educational",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T12:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/732974/qatar/ministry-of-education-affirms-importance-of-teachers-in-educational-process"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has emphasized the critical role of teachers in the country's education system, stating that the recent introduction of the Student Behavior Management Policy and its regulatory guide is a significant step towards standardizing practices, clarifying roles, and enhancing partnerships among students, teachers, families, and schools. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the sidelines of the launch ceremony for the Programs and Activities Policy and the Student Behavior Management Policy in government schools and kindergartens, Assistant Director of the Schools and Students Affairs Department Fatima Yousuf Al Obaidli clarified that prohibiting punishments does not mean tolerating unacceptable behavior or diminishing a teacher's role. Instead, it is part of a comprehensive student behavior management system designed to promote discipline and safeguard the rights of all involved in the educational process.\n\nAl Obaidli stressed that the safety of students, the status of teachers, and the protection of everyone's rights in the educational process are among the Ministry's top priorities. She explained that the Ministry's decisions and circulars are based on well-considered educational and scientific principles and undergo review and approval by competent and supervisory authorities to ensure clarity and proper implementation. The regulatory guide for the Student Behavior Management Policy serves as the approved reference, outlining roles, responsibilities, and procedures for handling various behavioral situations. This guide defines students' rights and responsibilities, the role and responsibilities of teachers, and appropriate educational measures for addressing different behaviors, ensuring clear mechanisms for addressing diverse situations within schools.\n\nThe Assistant Director emphasized that the policy's objective is not punishment but to foster positive behavior among students and strengthen their values of responsibility and discipline. Teachers are supported in fulfilling their educational mission within a structured framework that promotes discipline while preserving the dignity of all parties and limiting individual discretion. She stressed that discipline is a shared responsibility, and efforts to protect students do not compromise the status or support of teachers. The ultimate goal is to prepare responsible and aware students who can become active contributors to Qatar's future.\n\nAl Obaidli explained that the Programs and Activities Policy aims to provide a unified regulatory framework for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs and activities, defining roles and responsibilities to ensure high-quality, safe programs that nurture students' personalities, skills, and national identity. The policy seeks to integrate educational processes with school programs and activities, enhance the quality of outcomes, and maximize the use of resources and partnerships to support the Ministry's educational objectives. The launch of these policies underscores the Ministry's commitment to integrating academic, educational, and behavioral aspects of schooling, providing clear institutional references for schools and kindergartens, improving program and activity implementation efficiency, and strengthening the student behavior management system. Al Obaidli concluded that building a safe and integrated educational environment relies on respecting all parties involved and achieving a balance between protecting students, supporting teachers, and empowering parents as active partners in education, fostering an atmosphere of trust, discipline, and mutual respect.",
  "summary": "Assistant Director of the Department of School and Student Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Fatima Yousuf Al Obaidli affirmed the pivotal role of teachers in the country'...",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Ministry of Education affirms importance of teachers in educational process",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ministry-of-education-affirms-importance-of-teachers-in-educational-6593833",
        "published": "2026-09-10T12:33:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mexico News Daily",
        "title": "Education Ministry blames screen use for Mexican students’ falling scores",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/education-ministry-blames-screen-use-for-mexican-students-falling",
        "published": "2026-09-10T23:07:24.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
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