The Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) Superintendent, Dr. Augurie E. Stevens, has disclosed that academic activities have resumed, following government commitments to address long-standing teachers’ grievances over employment, salary disparities and welfare concerns, bringing temporary relief to a dispute that disrupted teaching and learning.
The resumption of classes has come after protests by teachers and students over unresolved employment issues and demands for improved salaries and benefits.
The development has raised questions about why these concerns were not addressed earlier and whether the government’s latest commitments will translate into lasting improvements for teachers. Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on October 27, 2026, MCSS Superintendent Stevens thanked the MCSS Teachers Association and other stakeholders for agreeing to constructive dialogue aimed at resolving the crisis.
She described the resumption of classes as a positive step toward restoring normal academic activities. The crisis has also highlighted the consequences of prolonged disputes within the public education sector. When teachers protest over salaries, employment status, and welfare, students often bear the greatest burden through interrupted classes and lost instructional time.
The latest agreement may restore normalcy, but sustained attention will be required to prevent similar disruptions. The Superintendent expressed appreciation to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai administration for its stated commitment to finding lasting solutions to teachers’ concerns. She urged teachers, students, parents and guardians to remain united in promoting quality and affordable education and preparing young people to become future leaders of Liberia.
Despite the return to classrooms, the government may face the challenge of ensuring that its promises are fulfilled within a reasonable timeframe.
The enrollment of 409 volunteer teachers and the planned payment of outstanding salaries mark important steps, but the lasting success of the intervention will depend on implementation, transparent communication, and broader improvements in teachers’ working conditions.
For MCSS students and their families, the priority remains uninterrupted learning and a more stable public education system.
Dr. Stevens disclosed that the government has enrolled an additional 201 volunteer teachers on its payroll, bringing the total number of verified MCSS volunteer teachers enrolled to 409.
The move represents progress in addressing the employment concerns of teachers who have reportedly worked without the full benefits associated with regular government employment.
