Despite a glaring lack of infrastructure and teachers, Tivaouane hopes to achieve a peaceful and effective return to school starting on October 8, the date set for the resumption of classes. This, at least, was the wish expressed by administrative authorities, local authorities, technical services, and education stakeholders during a meeting held at the prefecture.

Emphasis was placed on the need for timely provision of teaching and learning materials. Authorities stressed the importance of parental involvement so that the slogan "Oubi Tay, Jang Tay" is translated into practice at school level.

During the debates, several persistent difficulties were raised around the "low success rate in national competitions, dysfunctions in certain management committees, the lack of maintenance of infrastructure and the low mobilization of parents of pupils".

Recommendations were made, particularly regarding the systematization of the raising of the colors every first Monday of the month, the strengthening of communication between the IEF and local authorities, and the increased involvement of elected officials, particularly after the withdrawal of Japanese cooperation (JICA)."

An opportunity for the director of the Tivaouane Vocational Training Center (CFP) to denounce the presence of a non-compliant garage installed near her establishment, which is causing serious nuisances. Among other concerns, the unions have demanded compliance with the State's commitments, notably the regularization of "decision-making" teachers, warning of a risk of strike action in the event of dissatisfaction.

The principal of Cheikh Mbaye High School, for his part, described the situation at his school as "catastrophic." He cited a lack of infrastructure, a critical shortage of teachers, the absence of math teachers, and almost no internet access. For his part, the principal of Ababacar Sy High School, Idrissa Niang, deplored the disruption caused by Jakarta motorcycles during rush hour, as well as the low participation of parents: barely a hundred at educational meetings for more than 2,000 students.

Issa Ndior, head of the IEF (Educational Education Institute) of Tivaouane, welcomed the ban on cell phones in schools, which he deemed effective in curbing cheating. He also emphasized the need for rigorous care for sick teachers and the validation of vacant positions, before announcing the submission to the Ministry of a proposal for the construction of a Franco-Arab middle school. He also called for increased commitment from mayors and teachers to improve mathematics teaching, which is seen as a key lever for sustainable development.