Al-Mutanabbi's influence on education
The article discusses the educational situation in Lebanon, highlighting the worsening crisis in the official education sector due to a decline in student numbers, which dropped from 6.8% in 2019 to 3.3% in 2026, with more than 39,000 learners out of school. The problem is compounded by rising costs, as school service fees have increased by up to 5,487% since 2019, and textbook prices by 5,909%. Official institutions are facing unorganized closures or mergers, resulting from teachers’ strikes and disruptions caused by wars, while private schools are witnessing tuition hikes of around 25%, surpassing the financial capacity of most families. Calls are being made to reevaluate the plan to close public schools, address the situation of contracted teachers, provide a clear educational strategy, and seek international support to improve the quality of education. These concerns come with warnings that current policies threaten the future of formal education in Lebanon.
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