During a parliamentary debate concerning proposed amendments to primary and secondary education laws, LSDM deputy Jovan Mitreski voiced significant opposition to the planned educational “optimization.” Mitreski argued that the restructuring efforts must not negatively impact the teaching profession. He highlighted that numerous educators are currently facing considerable job insecurity, while simultaneously pointing out that the government does not appear willing to reduce its own operational costs or privileges. Mitreski contended that if systemic optimization is deemed necessary, the process should logically begin with educational institutions themselves, rather than targeting the personnel responsible for educating and nurturing the nation’s future.
He expressed disbelief regarding the ease with which legislation concerning such a vital sector could pass. “We are discussing teachers and professors—a profession whose role transcends mere employment,” Mitreski stated during the session. He emphasized the critical societal function of educators.
His central concern remained that the focus of cost-cutting measures was misdirected. Mitreski asserted that the proposed reforms must not jeopardize the stability or employment of the teaching corps. The deputy maintained that any proposed adjustments must be structured so that the burden falls on the institutions and the government’s expenditure, and not on the individuals who constitute the backbone of the educational system.
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