TIRANA, Dec 5 /ATA/ – The Minister of Education and Sports Ogerta Manastirliu announced Thursday a series of measures and action plan that include installation of smart surveillance cameras and provide digital education in order to prevent violence and enhance safety in schools across Albania.
In her remarks at a public meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama and parents at “Halit Coka” secondary school in Kamze Municipality to discuss plans to completely ban Tik-Tok and Snapchat, Education Minister highlighted concrete steps and measures aimed at providing security and strengthen protection mechanisms in schools.
The public meeting with parents and local residents focused on new projects, technology and community inclusion in learning process to boost safety and increase teaching quality in schools.
A series of public meetings are designed to tackle effects of social media platforms, including TikTok and Snapchat, to children and young people, in a bid to raise awareness about their risks and consequences.
“Around 250 public consultation meetings have taken place to date with participation of over 7000 parents, whose suggestions have been very valuable. We will strengthen legal instruments to limit or even completely ban platforms like TikTok,” Manastirliu said.
Education Minister highlighted the fact that over 240 security officers are now serving in schools across the country and their number will increase to over 270 soon, adding that more psychologists and social workers will be hired to help prevent incidents and any form of violence or bullying in schools.
She also said that school curricula will further modernize to include digital education, underlining that continued dialogue with parents would help enhance efficiency and protection mechanisms in schools.
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