The job cuts planned for the start of the new school year in Martinique have been suspended and the continuous bac exams in 1st grade postponed, in a context of social movement that blocks several schools, we learned Thursday from Rector. Martinique's teachers have been on strike for several weeks, and are blocking schools, against the pension reform and the baccalaureate reform, but also against the elimination of 51 positions for the next school year.
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“ Given the social situation, specific to the Martinique academy and in the best interests of students and families, the session of the common continuous assessment tests (E3C) is exceptionally extended. Students will take their exams during the month of March. They will have their copies the very first days of April, "said the rectorate of Martinique in a statement Thursday. The abolition of 51 posts, scheduled for the start of the 2020 academic year, is also " suspended pending a thorough study of the needs of the academy, " added the rectorate.
This announcement follows the interview Wednesday evening of two deputies (related PS) from Martinique, Serge Letchimy and Josette Manin, with the Minister of National Education Jean-Michel Blanquer. " These measures will thus help maintain a level of equal rights and equity in education, upbringing and the success of our children compared to those in France, " wrote in a statement the Martinique Progressive Party, to which the two deputies belong. Several deputies from Guadeloupe had obtained similar measures last week for their territory, also shaken by blockages of educational establishments for several weeks, following a meeting with the minister.
