In a significant development for educators across Punjab, the School Education Department has officially announced the approval of promotions for mathematics teachers holding BS and MSc degrees in mathematics-related fields. This move is being widely welcomed by teachers and education advocates alike.
According to a recent notification issued by the department’s Equivalence Committee, a four-year BS degree in Mathematics will now be treated as a 16-year qualification for the purpose of promotions. Additionally, teachers holding a two-year MSc degree in Computational Mathematics will also be eligible for promotion, with the same policy extending to MSc degrees in Applied or Pure Mathematics.
Previously, mathematics teachers faced a long-standing hurdle: they were excluded from departmental promotion lists, leaving many qualified educators unable to advance their careers for almost a decade. This lack of recognition had created frustration among mathematics teachers, many of whom felt their contributions were being ignored despite their essential role in science and mathematics education.
The new policy aims to address these disparities by formally recognizing the academic achievements of mathematics teachers, paving the way for them to progress in their professional careers and contribute even more effectively to student learning outcomes.
Kashif Shehzad, Provincial President of the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU), expressed his appreciation for the decision, calling it a positive and overdue step. However, he also urged the government to extend similar recognition to BS degree holders in other academic disciplines to ensure fair and equal treatment for all subject teachers.
Education experts have noted that this policy change could encourage more teachers to pursue advanced mathematics qualifications, ultimately strengthening the quality of STEM education in Punjab.
The announcement follows a series of reforms aimed at improving the education sector, demonstrating the government’s commitment to valuing and empowering teachers as essential contributors to society’s progress.
