Reza Morad Sahraei
رضا مراد سهرایی
Caretaker of the Ministry of Education
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View Timeline →Continued Criticism of the Minister of Education in the Pezeshkian Government; Making People Religious Is Not Your Job
The Minister of Education in Iran's Pezeshkian government faces criticism for suggesting that promoting religious values is a key educational duty, with many arguing that…
Reactions to the Appointment of Jamileh Alamolhoda as a Member of the National Assessment Organization's Board of Trustees
Jamileh Alamolhoda, wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the National Assessment Organization, prompting backlash from students…
72,000 Teachers Retiring and a Shortage of 176,000 Educators in the New Academic Year
The Iranian education system faces a severe crisis with 72,000 teachers expected to retire by October 2024, leading to a shortage of 176,000 educators. This…
Mohammad Parsi, Journalist, Summoned to Court Again; Ongoing Uncertainty for Eman Jalali Nejad, Detained Teacher
Mohammad Parsi, a critical journalist, has been summoned to court amid ongoing repression of journalists and labor activists in Iran. Eman Jalali Nejad, a detained…
Dismissal and Suspension of Several Teachers and Educational Activists in Iran
Recent weeks have seen the dismissal and suspension of several teachers and educational activists in Iran due to their online activities and support for protests.…
Reactions to Education Ministry's Lawsuit Against 'Tehran Snake' Series: Derogatory and Media Propaganda
The Iranian Ministry of Education has filed a lawsuit against the series 'Tehran Snake' for allegedly insulting the dignity of teachers, sparking backlash on social…
After Employment Test; Revolutionary Activities and Membership in Basij Required for Teacher Recruitment
The Iranian Ministry of Education has announced that participation in revolutionary activities and membership in Basij are now prerequisites for teacher recruitment, reflecting a shift…
A Clerical Official: Female Students and Clerical Soldiers are Present in Schools
A clerical official announced the integration of female clerics and clerical soldiers into Iranian schools as part of an Islamic transformation in education, claiming high…
Member of the Education Commission: 68,000 Teachers Have Left the Educational System
A significant teacher shortage in Iran has led to 68,000 teachers leaving the educational system, with 100,000 classrooms lacking instructors. The issue has prompted calls…
Secretary of the Teachers' Association: Severe Budget Deficit is the Cause of Teacher Shortage for 460,000 Students
The Iranian education system faces a severe teacher shortage affecting approximately 460,000 students due to a long-standing budget deficit. Policymakers' neglect has led to inadequate…
Student Teachers Dismissed on the Verge of Employment
Student teachers in Iran have been dismissed just before their employment due to a prohibition from the Ministry of Education, despite recent announcements of hiring…
Content of 56 Textbooks Changed; Number of Dropouts Doubled in Seven Years
The Iranian Minister of Education announced changes to the content of 56 textbooks, claiming they are part of a scientific process. Despite promises to address…
Teachers Excluded from Ranking Scheme Write to Ebrahim Raisi, Criticizing Security Approach to Labor Activists
A group of 67 teachers excluded from a ranking scheme wrote to President Ebrahim Raisi demanding action to address their exclusion, attributing it to external…
Minister of Education: We Must Consider Teachers' Activities in Cyberspace
The Iranian Minister of Education criticized the disorganization in cyberspace regarding teachers' activities and indicated the need for restrictions. Many teachers have faced legal repercussions…
Educators in Turmoil, Minister of Education on Pilgrimage
The new Minister of Education, Reza Morad Sahraei, is attending Hajj while educators face significant issues, including delayed salaries and dissatisfaction with the implementation of…
Ambiguity Surrounding the Ranking of 200,000 Teachers; Budget Organization: No Work Left Undone
The Iranian Budget Organization claims that the ranking of over 200,000 teachers has been finalized and payments made, despite ongoing protests and discrepancies in reported…
Contradictory Statements from Education Officials Regarding Teacher Ranking
Iranian education officials have issued conflicting statements about the implementation of a teacher ranking law, with significant numbers of teachers reportedly excluded from the ranking…
Many Teachers Deprived of 'Ranking Law' by Order of the Ministry of Interior
Many teachers in Iran have been deprived of their legal ranking due to their participation in protests and union activities, as ordered by the Ministry…
Reza Morad Sahraei Becomes New Minister of Education of the Islamic Republic
Reza Morad Sahraei has been confirmed as the new Minister of Education in Iran, succeeding Youssef Noori after a vote in the Assembly. His appointment…
Shortage of 300,000 Teachers in Iran; Ministry of Education: We Will Hire 27,000 Teachers
Iran faces a severe teacher shortage of 300,000, prompting the Ministry of Education to announce plans to hire only 27,000 teachers, which many consider inadequate.…