Teachers list reform defended as ministry prepares proposal

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Saturday that the planned abolition of the teachers’ appointment list would not exclude educators with previous experience, as the ministry prepares to present its final proposal for reform at the end of July.

Michaelidou insisted the government would proceed through dialogue with teachers’ organisations and other stakeholders, while recognising the concerns of those who have served in schools under the current system....