# Iranian educational system reform efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-educational-system-reform-efforts > Updated: 2026-10-17T07:53:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Discussions regarding the Iranian educational system have focused on infrastructure, teacher welfare, and systemic reform. An Iranian Parliamentary commission met with Minister of Education Alireza Kazemi to address challenges such as repairing schools damaged in recent conflicts, improving teacher livelihoods, and addressing shortages in equipment and vehicles. The commission highlighted the need for educational justice and better support for temporary and contract teaching staff. President Masoud Pezeshkian has furthered this dialogue by calling for significant educational reform and investment in human capital. He argued that education should be treated as an investment to bolster the nation’s scientific and defensive capabilities. To address facility and quality issues, the President proposed the creation of a ‘People’s Education Fund’ to ensure high-quality instruction and facilities for all children. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Masoud Pezeshkian calls for educational reform and human capital investment in Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian called for educational reform in Iran, emphasizing human capital over infrastructure and proposing a ‘People's Education Fund’ to improve school quality. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/masoud-pezeshkian-calls-for-educational-reform-and-human-capital-investment-in-iran ### 2026-10-04: Iranian Parliament Commission meets with Minister of Education Iran's parliamentary commission met with the Minister of Education to discuss teacher salaries, school repairs in conflict zones, and addressing shortages in educational equipment and infrastructure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iranian-parliament-commission-meets-with-minister-of-education --- Cite as: Iranian educational system reform efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-educational-system-reform-efforts