Temporary shelters, teachers, Daara...: Diomaye Faye's five priority projects for education

The Head of State wants to accelerate the transformation of the education system. Recruitment and deployment of teachers, elimination of temporary shelters, curriculum reform, increased use of digital technology, control of private education and integration of Daaras: in the Council of Ministers this Wednesday, September 30, the President of the Republic called on the government to take action.

As the start of the 2026-2027 school year approaches, the Head of State is increasing the pressure on the executive branch. In his address, he placed education at the heart of his priorities, calling for all necessary measures to be taken to guarantee a successful start to the school year, ensure the continuity of teaching, and preserve social stability in the sector.

Beyond just the start of the school year, the President of the Republic is calling for a deeper transformation of the Senegalese school system. From human resources to infrastructure, from curricula to digital technology, including private education and Daaras (Koranic schools), several key areas are now on the table.

The teacher shortage remains a major concern. The Head of State is emphasizing the need for appropriate recruitment and, above all, the effective deployment of the necessary staff for schools to function properly. He is demanding that all subjects in the curriculum be taught, with particular attention to rural areas. The goal is to reduce regional disparities and provide students with learning conditions that meet the requirements of the national education system.

Put an end to temporary shelters

Another stated priority is infrastructure. The President of the Republic is demanding the acceleration of classroom construction and renovation projects, as well as the complete elimination of temporary shelters, which have become a symbol of the inadequate resources available in Senegalese schools. For the Head of State, this policy must enable the building of a system based on "equity, performance, inclusion, and social stability."

The social dimension also occupies a central place. The Head of State calls on the government to strengthen preventative social dialogue with the entire educational community, particularly teachers' unions. The other requirement concerns the scrupulous respect of commitments made: the President has specifically asked for attention to be paid regularly to examination and competition allowances, as well as to the implementation of approved statutory salary increases.

Curriculum , digital technology and career guidance: the school called upon to change

The announced reform goes beyond mere staffing and infrastructure issues. The President of the Republic advocates a concerted overhaul of curricula and the student guidance framework to adapt schools to emerging social and technological realities.

Digital technology will therefore need to play a more prominent role in teaching methods. The head of state also mentioned the need to better regulate the impact of social media on the school environment.

Regarding vocational and technical training, strategic thinking will need to be carried out on adapting learning methods, updating the school map and promoting excellence.

The private sector is not immune to this dynamic: the Head of State is calling for continued consultations with a view to comprehensive regulation and strengthened control of private education in all its components, in order to guarantee the overall quality of the educational offer.

The Daara at the heart of the school system

Last but certainly not least, the Daaras are a key issue. The President of the Republic advocates accelerating consensus-based reforms aimed at successfully integrating them into the national school system. This approach reflects a desire to build a more inclusive educational model that values ​​the diversity of learning paths present in the country.

Through this communication, the Head of State places the government in front of simultaneous emergencies: to succeed in the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, to strengthen teaching staff, to modernize infrastructure, to honor social commitments and to undertake the expected structural reforms.