Barbara Nowacka has apologised for the remarks, which she said were a “slip of the tongue”. But the opposition wants her to be fired.
Education
Polish astronaut to take pierogi into space on mission to ISS
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski has worked with a Polish family firm to freeze dry the dumplings so that they can be taken on the mission.
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Union and government clash over teachers earning below minimum wage in Poland
Poland’s main teachers union called the situation “absolutely unfathomable” and “unacceptable”.
First cafe employing people with Down syndrome to open in Polish city
It aims to help adults with the condition become more independent and develop their social skills
Polish education minister expects 100,000 teachers to be laid off within three years
The announcement sparked opposition among Polish teachers, who say that this should be used as an opportunity to improve learning conditions.
Polish city becomes first to call for end to public funding of Catholic catechism classes in schools
In Poland, religion classes are hosted and funded by public schools but with curriculums and teachers chosen by the Catholic church.
Polish president vetoes law centralising control over schools
Andrzej Duda says there is no “social acceptance” for the measures, which the opposition argued were intended to increase political control over education.
Church apologises after priest filmed holding down child at special needs school
The school has suspended the priest and police have passed evidence on to prosecutors.
Universities plan world’s first online degree in Polish Studies for international students
“Polish Studies is a unique educational offer dedicated to the Polish diaspora and the international community interested in Poland.”
Polish TikTok priest gains social media fame dancing with his high-school students
“As a priest, I want to show that the church is not so rigid, and that it radiates positive energy and is attractive,” says Father Adrian Chojnacki.
Jan Łukasiewicz: groundbreaking logician and Polish exile in Ireland
Anna Hackett
His pioneering work contributed significantly to the development of computer science.
Polish government plans 100,000 new nursery places
The number of daycare places for children aged three and under is planned to rise by 44% by 2029.
German government to fund Polish teaching next year following criticism from Poland
Poland cut funding for German teaching this year, arguing that Germany was not reciprocating the spending.
Polish engineers win James Dyson Award for “smart dressing” that monitors healing and detects infection
The invention could prevent amputations and death for thousands of patients.
