Engaged in a standoff with the previous government over bonuses and cumulative salaries since 2016, teachers suspended their slogan in order to give the new government time to find solutions. RFI toured some public establishments for their return to school this Monday, January 8.
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With our correspondent in Ndjamena, Olivier Monodji
From the Gassi high school in the 7th arrondissement via the Félix Eboué and commercial technology high schools in the 3rd arrondissement, the atmosphere has resumed between the students in the establishments. It is also the reunion with their teachers. Even if this recovery remains timid in other establishments, here, the students met are happy to return to the classrooms. “ It had been two months or so, we were bored, but it’s a strike, we do not have a choice. But we’re starting classes again today! “, said one of them.
Classes had been suspended for two months, these students hope that the delay will be made up: “ We have to evolve at the same time as the students of private schools so we ask the teachers to be active and to be there on time “, explains a young person, while her friend “ hopes that we will catch up so that the Chadian school can move forward. »
Teachers expect the task will not be easy, but promise to rise to the challenge: “ We must resume classes so that our children have training and we will take our courage in both hands so that our children take the exam. »
The transitional Prime Minister, Succès Masra, announced that he will devote 2 hours of time to teaching every weekend. Many Chadians followed suit by promising to teach in their field of training.
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