Jeddah education chief: 40 training programs supported early teacher return
Jeddah’s education director said 40 development programs enabled teachers’ early return, as schools welcome students and distribute textbooks for the new year.
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AIJeddah Education Director Manal Al-Lahebi said that 40 development programs supported the early return of teachers, and today schools are welcoming students and distributing textbooks as classes resume.
Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, she added that the National Curriculum Center launched an initiative to deliver books to students’ homes via the 'SPL' postal service.
On Sunday, students across the Kingdom, including those in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Taif, returned to classrooms, joining their peers in other regions as the new academic year begins.
The school year started last Sunday, August 16, 2026 (3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 AH), in 11 regions, with students in remaining areas returning according to the set schedule.