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Brussels calls on Slovakia not to segregate Roma at schools
Despite adopting measures to eliminate segregation, the EC considers the steps insufficient.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Oct 2019, at 13:18
Slovakia's highest-ranking EU officer returns home to join PS-Spolu
Vladimír Šucha will advise the parties on education.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Sep 2019, at 13:42
A rector hid a thesis of Ivetta Macejková
Macejková is one of the candidates running for the post of Supreme Court president.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. Sep 2019, at 13:58
What changes does the new school year bring?
Schools opened doors for 660,000 pupils on September 2.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Sep 2019, at 13:55
Schools will be able to choose the first foreign language to be taught
But English will remain compulsory.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Aug 2019, at 22:54
And the winner goes… into politics?!?
What would happen if math Olympic medalists used their bright minds to try to lead local and central state institutions?Anca Dragu, 13. Aug 2019, at 21:26
Summer language school opens its doors to foreigners
As many as 160 foreigners from 35 countries want to learn the Slovak language at Comenius University.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Aug 2019, at 21:36
OpenLab teaching students unique IT skills as Slovakia faces industry shortfall
Top industry experts helping develop digital skills.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 2. Aug 2019, at 9:34
Comenius University high in the Shanghai ranking
The Bratislava-based university was listed among the 500 best schools in selected subjects.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Jul 2019, at 13:13
More than eight in ten teachers are women
Young teachers and textbooks are the biggest challenges to be tackled, OECD's study shows.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. Jun 2019, at 21:45
Educational path in Banská Štiavnica has a new look after 25 years
It should encourage more tourists to explore nature.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. May 2019, at 13:02
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Primary vs. grammar schools: Which pupils scored better in testing?
Pupils are slightly better in maths than Slovak language, tests showed.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. May 2019, at 12:53
The High Tatras have new attraction
Gallery Kvantarium is a mixture of art and education.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. May 2019, at 13:47
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Should English remain compulsory in Slovak schools?
Slovak pupils will be able to pick from several foreign languages, English will not be compulsory anymore. Some employers disagree.Radka Minarechová, 6. May 2019, at 6:30
How would you decide about racial laws?
History workshops for students connect history and present.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 24. Apr 2019, at 16:45
Teachers come to schools dressed in black
The biggest teacher protest since 2016.28. Mar 2019, at 13:59
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Why should companies and NGOs help schools?
School graduates often do not meet the latest labour market requirements.Radka Minarechová, 19. Mar 2019, at 6:30
EC: Slovakia lags in several fields
EC critical of regional differences, quality of public institutions, education, science and research.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Feb 2019, at 13:52
Experts' high hopes for education minister have turned into disappointment
Scientists believed Martina Lubyová could save science in Slovakia as she had worked as a scientist prior to becoming the minister.Peter Kapitán11. Feb 2019, at 9:05
Schools should teach values that you can’t get from a computer
Teaching values and building character is a sensitive issue in post-Communist countries.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 30. Jan 2019, at 17:03
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- 2. Prosecutor brings charges against Kočner in the Kuciak murder case
- 3. Threema app: Kočner reportedly influenced a journalist
- 4. Hungarian parties join forces before the election
- 5. Editor-in-chief of a known conspiracy magazine indicted for extremism
- 6. The construction of Slovakia’s first skyscraper may start soon Photo
- 7. Blog: AI and Slovakia: Labor costs to become less important
- 8. Gorilla sends Slovaks back to the streets Photo
- 9. More than 100 kilograms of waste was pulled out of Tatra lakes Photo
- 10. Unemployment rate increased slightly
- 1. Gorilla sends Slovaks back to the streets Photo
- 2. Man charged with Kuciak murder knows his punishment Photo
- 3. The construction of Slovakia’s first skyscraper may start soon Photo
- 4. Prosecutor brings charges against Kočner in the Kuciak murder case
- 5. Washington Post describes Čaputová as Slovakia’s success
- 6. Employees of Jaguar in Nitra will get higher salaries and bonuses
- 7. Gorilla recording has been leaked online
- 8. Two nominees for Record of the Year released within a week
- 9. Judge steps down for exchanging messages with Kočner
- 10. Dzurinda: I have never taken a bribe, Gorilla is about individuals
- 1. The construction of Slovakia’s first skyscraper may start soon Photo
- 2. Gorilla recording has been leaked online
- 3. Washington Post describes Čaputová as Slovakia’s success
- 4. Slovakia listens to Gorilla
- 5. Gorilla sends Slovaks back to the streets Photo
- 6. Two nominees for Record of the Year released within a week
- 7. Nicholson: Only a naive person would believe anything has changed
- 8. Protests will take place, Pellegrini says Fico can sleep well at night
- 9. Permanent residence business: 1,500 people registered at one flat
- 10. Čaputová sees worst concerns confirmed, Pellegrini disgusted