Minister of Education Calls for Strengthening FTEU and Resolving Its Structural Challenges

Kazemi: FTEU Is the Beating Heart of Iran’s Teacher Education System

Speaking at the 38th National Conference of Education Directors, the Minister of Education emphasized the strategic importance of Farhangian Teacher Education University (FTEU) and called for urgent action to resolve its systemic challenges and reinforce its foundational role in shaping the future of Iran’s educational workforce.

 

According to FTEU’s Public Relations Office, the Minister described the university as the “center of gravity and the beating heart of the national education system,” and the “source of a vibrant stream of qualified, ethical, and skilled teachers aligned with the values of the Islamic Revolution.”

 

He reiterated the Supreme Leader’s longstanding view that FTEU belongs to the Ministry of Education and must not be treated as a separate entity.

 

“This university must be supported—not sidelined,” the Minister stated. “It is our responsibility to ensure that it is never deprived of even the most basic resources.”

 

Addressing Challenges Through Provincial Task Forces

Acknowledging the university’s ongoing struggles and the limitations of national infrastructure, the Minister stressed the need for practical solutions and incremental progress. He announced the formation of a dedicated task force to address FTEU’s systemic issues and urged that similar committees be established in every province.

 

He called for continuity in staffing, requesting that all personnel assigned to the university last year remain in place this year.

“If there are new, justifiable needs within the university, we will provide support—without delay or hesitation,” he affirmed.

 

Kazemi emphasized that provincial-level challenges must be resolved locally, and encouraged the use of regional capacities, including support from governors and parliamentary representatives, to strengthen the university’s operations.