The governor’s office stated that teachers working in schools implementing special programs and projects under the Ministry of National Education are assigned to other schools after completing a total of 8 years of service (4+4 years). It was stated that this practice is not new and is carried out within the framework of the “Teacher Appointment and Administrator Assignment Regulation” which came into force in 2020.
In other words, it was specifically emphasized that the claims voiced on some platforms in the public sphere, such as “teachers were suspended,” “tenured teachers were dismissed from schools,” and “arbitrary exile,” do not reflect the truth.
Teachers were given the right to choose
An important detail was also included in the statement. It was reported that teachers whose terms of service had expired were given the right to choose 10 different schools, and their appointments were made in accordance with these choices. It was noted that additional rights were granted to teachers who could not be placed in their preferred positions within the scope of the surplus teacher transfer process.
Thus, it was announced that teachers were assigned to their new duty stations in accordance with the legislation without suffering any loss of rights.
Not a single teacher was suspended in Istanbul
One of the most important points underlined in the Istanbul Governorship’s statement was: “Not a single teacher has been suspended in Istanbul.”
In other words, it was stated that the incident was an administrative action and that there was no disciplinary or investigative process involved. It was stated that the implemented measure only covers the new school assignments of teachers whose terms of office have expired.
Teachers’ Personal Rights are Secure
The Governorship also underlined that this change will not cause any negative impact on teachers’ personal rights, salaries, social rights, or career paths. Teachers can apply to their desired schools again during the preference period next year if they wish.
“There is Information Pollution in the Public Sphere”
The Istanbul Governorship’s statement also drew attention to the information pollution circulating on social media. It was emphasized that some circles are distorting the event and engaging in different perception operations, and that the processes are being carried out entirely based on legal regulations. The Governorship requested that the public consider statements from official sources instead of speculative news that misleads them. What Happened in Summary? What Happened in Summary? –>
→ Teachers whose terms of service in project schools have expired were assigned to other schools within the framework of legal regulations.
→ No teacher was suspended or dismissed.
→ All teachers were given the right to choose a school.
→ No teacher suffered any loss of rights.
→ Assignments were made according to the regulations that have been applied for years.
Final Word: Emphasis on Transparency and Trust in Education
The Istanbul Governorship’s statement This statement reveals that the appointment processes are being carried out within the framework of the principles of transparency and justice in education. It was specifically emphasized that official statements should be followed in order to maintain a peaceful environment in the education community and to avoid misinformation. The discussions regarding teacher appointments in project schools in Istanbul have now been clearly answered. It is stated that the processes will continue according to the same regulations in the coming years.
