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Institutional development · Teaching, learning and curriculum · Iraq

University of Kufa president and Najaf education chief discuss school placements for students

The University of Kufa's president met the newly appointed head of Najaf's education directorate to discuss cooperation, including easing practical training for university students in the directorate's schools.

Photo: Peace Corps / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Why it matters: University of Kufa students who need practical training in schools run by Najaf's education directorate are the group these talks concern.

The University of Kufa said its president, Alaa Naji Al-Mawla, congratulated Jassim Al-Khalidi on taking up the post of director general of education for Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate.

According to the university, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in education and teaching.

The university said the topics covered included making it easier for its students to complete practical training in schools belonging to the directorate.

Editor’s view

Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor

If the placement procedures discussed are eased, University of Kufa students doing practical training in the Najaf directorate's schools would be the ones affected; as reported, the meeting was a discussion between the two sides.

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