The Education Ministry in Bahrain has recently implemented new rules to prevent public schools from forcing parents to buy study booklets from specific shops or stationery outlets. Schools are also prohibited from printing and selling these materials to students. Instead, teachers who create revision guides must print them at school and distribute them for free, or provide a link for parents and students to print on their own. The Ministry clarified that these booklets are optional for daily revision, not impacting student assessments, which rely on textbooks, workbooks, and the full curriculum.
Furthermore, the Ministry has discovered that some shops and bookstores have been reproducing and selling study materials produced by schools without proper authorization. This goes against regulations, and the Ministry intends to take legal action against those responsible for such actions. Parents are advised not to buy these study booklets and are encouraged to report any incidents by emailing the Ministry at Whistleblowing@moe.gov.bh, providing the name of the school and the relevant staff member involved in the unauthorized reproduction and sale of study materials.
The Ministry’s new rules aim to ensure fairness and transparency in the education system, preventing schools from profiting off parents by mandating the purchase of study booklets from specific shops. By providing free access to revision guides or allowing parents and students to print them independently, the Ministry promotes equal access to educational resources for all students. Additionally, cracking down on unauthorized reproduction and sale of study materials protects the intellectual property rights of schools and educators.
Parents play a crucial role in upholding the Ministry’s guidelines by refraining from purchasing study booklets from unauthorized sources and reporting any instances of rule violations. By reporting such incidents, parents contribute to maintaining the integrity of the education system and ensuring that students receive a fair and equitable learning experience. This collaborative effort between parents and the Ministry strengthens the regulatory framework governing educational practices and helps uphold educational standards across public schools in Bahrain.
As the Ministry takes steps to enforce these new rules and combat unauthorized reproduction and sale of study materials, parents can rest assured that their children’s education is safeguarded from exploitative practices. By adhering to the Ministry’s guidelines and reporting any violations promptly, parents can actively contribute to maintaining a quality education system that prioritizes the well-being and academic growth of all students. Together, parents and the Ministry work towards creating a learning environment that fosters excellence, fairness, and integrity in education for the benefit of Bahraini students.
