The 'Teacher's Apron' Controversy continues... Minister Tekin Listed His Reasons: "We Cannot Distinguish Between Teacher and student."
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Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, in a live broadcast marking the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, made striking statements regarding new practices in schools. Reminding teachers that they must adhere to the dress code regulations, Minister Tekin also announced that they have issued a firm warning to educators who excessively use mobile phones during lessons.
Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin stated that the dress code changes were made in response to demands from the field. Tekin noted that parents had difficulty distinguishing between teachers and emphasized that clothing with messages damaged the professional reputation. The Minister stated that the uniform standards were introduced to protect the dignity of teachers and to ensure unity in schools.
Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, giving examples regarding the regulation on teachers wearing white lab coats, said, "There are those who come to class wearing t-shirts bearing the flag of another country, and there are clothes here that have writings in different languages and refer to different political or social symbols."
Minister of National Education Tekin: “(The application of the white coat) Our teachers are subject to the Law on State Officials, and the Disguise Dress Code defines how teachers should dress”
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