Education
News on schools and education policy in Slovakia
Cabinet approves changes in school funding
Teacher salaries and student transportation included in the amendment approved on June 7. Compiled by Spectator staff ,8. Jun 2017, at 13:52
Bishops protest teaching of humanism
Experts reject the argument that curriculum changes are trying to counter religion. Compiled by Spectator staff ,6. Jun 2017, at 12:59
Dual education still ironing out the bugs
Cooperation between companies and schools should help diminish the lack of qualified workforce in key industries. Erik Rédli ,16. May 2017, at 6:35
Science not interesting for girls
Slovak girls become interested in the so-called STEM subjects only as 12-year-olds. Compiled by Spectator staff ,13. May 2017, at 9:30
Embraco provides students with new experiences
Three students from the Technical University Košice (TUKE) found a job in the firm via personnel leasing. Compiled by Spectator staff ,30. Apr 2017, at 9:30
Education reform can also come from below
US experts are expected to help with the new initiative aimed at searching for innovative educational projects. Radka Minarechová ,19. Apr 2017, at 15:38
One-fourth of students to be lost to brain drain
A total of 18 universities and 489 students from various fields of study have participated in the survey. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. Apr 2017, at 23:01
Slovakia will help renovate schools for refugees
Thanks to the project, about 4,000 children aged six to 18 will be able to visit school facilities in the Middle East. Compiled by Spectator staff ,11. Apr 2017, at 13:21
Teachers should unite to make a difference
The Slovak Chamber of Teachers calls for more activity on the occasion of Teachers’ Day that falls on March 28. Compiled by Spectator staff ,28. Mar 2017, at 14:09
Schools and employers lack motivation to train pupils
Scarce promotion among primary school pupils and their parents, and insufficient financial motivation for companies are among the most cited reasons of why the system struggles. Radka Minarechová ,20. Mar 2017, at 12:00
Recordings for final exams leaked
The recordings for foreign language secondary school final exams taking place this week were leaked; ministry says they are unable to prevent it. Compiled by Spectator staff ,16. Mar 2017, at 14:08
Education Ministry discloses its new reform
The Education Ministry presented a reform meant to guide change in the education sector for the next decade. Compiled by Spectator staff ,15. Mar 2017, at 22:51
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Slovakia keeps losing its elites
Graduates from medical and technical schools top the list of students moving abroad. But family ties is a strong factor for returning back. Radka Minarechová ,8. Mar 2017, at 6:30
Slovakia should actively manage the return of its migrants
Slovaks living and working abroad are a great asset for Slovakia: if they come back home, but also if they stay in their new countries. Michaela Terenzani ,2. Mar 2017, at 6:30
IFprofs launched in Slovakia
Currently there are 104 professors in Slovakia who are members of the platform. Compiled by Spectator staff ,25. Jan 2017, at 6:00
Children from poor families scored badly in testing
The average score of pupils was 62 percent, but children from poor environments scored less than 30 percent on average. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. Jan 2017, at 22:28
Bratislava now teaches fashion
A recently opened school helps build links between fashion and business. Radka Minarechová ,24. Jan 2017, at 6:30
Double diploma opens doors
The double bachelor or master’s diploma, can be obtained by students of universities in Bratislava, Nitra, Banská Bystrica and Košice. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. Jan 2017, at 6:00
School gets quality certificate
The certificate represents very high recognition awarded by the French foreign minister. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. Jan 2017, at 6:00
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