The current crisis in Madagascar is having a severe impact on the education sector. The prolonged suspension of classes in many public schools is forcing a growing number of students to seek alternative means of continuing their education, profoundly disrupting family life.

For many parents, the only viable option is transferring to private schools, despite the financial burden this represents.

"We had our backs against the wall. Classes have been suspended for weeks at my child's public school. We had to enroll him in a private school to prevent him from falling too far behind," said Rafarasoa, a parent.

This shift to the private sector only exacerbates social disparities. Not all households have the resources to pay the fees, leaving many children without alternative educational options.

Currently, the date for the resumption of classes in the public sector remains uncertain. It is dependent on the evolution of union demands. Speaking to teachers from the Atsimondrano school district and the press, Tojo Harivony Andrianasolo, director of CEG Ampanefy, made it clear that the resumption is linked in particular to the appointment of a new Minister of National Education.

"The teachers gathered here at Cisco Atsimondrano. Our next steps will depend on whether our demands are met. The resumption of classes is subject to the appointment of a new minister deemed competent," he said.

In order to compensate for learning delays, educational authorities are studying the implementation of measures such as the intensification of distance learning and the organization of catch-up sessions.