By Bridgett Milton
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia, October 21, 2026: Students of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) have petitioned the National Legislature to urgently intervene in the ongoing teacher dispute and deteriorating learning conditions affecting public schools.
In their petition, the students expressed frustration over the prolonged disruption of classes, inadequate school facilities and administrative disagreements they say are undermining their education.
They complained that unresolved concerns involving teachers have deprived them of valuable instructional time and threatened their academic future.
The students disclosed that they had earlier given the government a 24-hour ultimatum, which expired on October 20, demanding immediate action to address their grievances.
Among their demands is the full implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reportedly signed with MCSS on March 27, 2026.
“We recognize the importance of teachers’ welfare, but students must not continue to suffer because of unresolved disputes,” the petition stated.
The students also called for the dismissal of MCSS Assistant Superintendent Emmanuel Kyne Robertson over allegations of inciting students, disrupting classes and threatening students.
The allegations against Robertson have not been independently established, and his response was not provided in the petition.
Meanwhile, appearing before the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 20, MCSS Superintendent Dr. Augurie E. Stevens acknowledged that teachers’ concerns, including demands for salary increases and the employment of volunteer teachers, have contributed to the disruption of classes.
She disclosed that following discussions with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, more than 200 teachers were being enrolled on the MCSS payroll as of Monday, October 19.
According to Stevens, the move is expected to ease some of the concerns raised by teachers and help restore normal academic activities.
However, the students maintained that urgent intervention is necessary to prevent further disruption of their education.
The House of Representatives has instructed the MCSS superintendent to appear before its Committee on Education on Wednesday, October 21, for further discussions on the ongoing crisis.
The students are seeking legislative intervention to ensure the resumption of regular classes, improved school conditions and a lasting resolution of the dispute.
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