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News on schools and education policy in Slovakia

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Hundreds of study programmes cease to exist. Universities lack students and professors

Slovak universities closed more than 900 study programmes, a 1,000 more yet to shut down. Compiled by Spectator staff 11. may11. May 2022, at 17:47

Blog: To look after pupils, we also need to look after school staff

Poor staff well-being can lead to increased absenteeism and decreased job satisfaction and motivation. Tom Finley 28. apr28. Apr 2022, at 14:05

Slovaks always make sure my family and I are okay, says a Ukrainian teacher who fled the war

Ganna Konovalenko had taught English to the youngest children at a primary school in her home village before she had to flee the war in Ukraine. Today, she is a teaching assistant in Zvolen, central Slovakia, where she helps Ukrainian pupils.

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Ganna Konovalenko has found herself in Zvolen, central Slovakia, after she left the Mykolaiv area in Ukraine due to the war. Peter Dlhopolec 22. apr22. Apr 2022, at 9:49

Teachers: Vision, not money, top priority for schools

Pupils from a private primary school in Senec look at a photo that is a part of the "Eko, Not Ego" educational exhibition on climate change and Africa.

Teachers highlight what schools need to prepare students for life in the 21st century. Peter Dlhopolec 22. apr22. Apr 2022, at 9:27

Little heroes learn how to save their grandparents

Teacher Lenka Reháková and schoolchildren from Liesek, northern Slovakia, won the first edition of the global Fast Heroes educational project.

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FAST Heroes is a campaign targeted at children to raise awareness of stroke symptoms. Compiled by Spectator staff 12. apr12. Apr 2022, at 11:22

Slovak schools learn how to integrate Ukrainian children

Ukrainian refugees at Taras Shevchenko Primary and Grammar School in Prešov

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Some schools report full capacities. Peter Dlhopolec and 1 more 1. apr1. Apr 2022, at 7:45

Operation of universities will change. MPs pass crucial reform

More than 300,000 mostly young Slovaks have left the country in the past 15 years.

One of the largest universities in Slovakia still does not consider the amendment to be optimal. Compiled by Spectator staff 24. mar24. Mar 2022, at 11:45

About 1,000 Ukrainian children enrolled in Slovak schools so far

Education Minister Branislav Gröhling (SaS)

Education Ministry preparing financial contribution for schools. Compiled by Spectator staff 16. mar16. Mar 2022, at 17:38

Slovaks offer educational platform to Ukrainian teachers and pupils

They can connect with their classmates and teachers even if they are in various countries. Compiled by Spectator staff 3. mar3. Mar 2022, at 18:29

Education minister: We are ready to help every pupil who comes from Ukraine to our schools

The ministry has prepared materials advising Ukrainian parents on how to enrol children in Slovak schools. Compiled by Spectator staff 2. mar2. Mar 2022, at 11:33

BUSINESS FOCUS: Slovak universities are losing students

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way people learn foreign languages.

The largest universities in Slovakia, impact of the pandemic on language schools and dual education are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus. Compiled by Spectator staff 28. feb28. Feb 2022, at 11:44

Classrooms do not have to quarantine after a positive case anymore

Only Covid-positive pupils have to go into isolation. Compiled by Spectator staff 28. feb28. Feb 2022, at 11:17

Unlike schools, MPs seem to have no problem with the university reform

Comenius University suspended teaching on Monday, and plans to hold an earlier election of its rector. Compiled by Spectator staff 21. feb21. Feb 2022, at 17:34