Barbara Nowacka has apologised for the remarks, which she said were a “slip of the tongue”. But the opposition wants her to be fired.
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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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Most pupils return to remote learning until end of February in Poland
The shift to remote classes coincides with the two-week winter school holidays.
Poland’s first lady invites opposition to discuss proposed education law
Before her husband became president, Agata Kornhauser-Duda was a German teacher.
Polish parliament passes bill to “protect children from moral corruption” in schools
Critics say the aim is to further the national-conservative ruling party’s ideological influence over schools.
Pope congratulates Kraków theology faculty on 625th anniversary of foundation
The faculty was established by a papal bull on 11 January 1397.
Polish Antarctic research station emerges from 43-year hibernation
Four Polish scientists have arrived at a station dormant since 1979.
Covid vaccines are “experiment” with unknown consequences, says Polish school superintendent
Her remarks were condemned by the health and education ministers, and have led to calls for her to resign.
Government moves to correct reduction in teachers’ pay following tax overhaul
After the government’s tax reforms went into force this month, teachers reported receiving lower salaries for January.
“Devastating” decline in religious practice among young Poles, says Catholic primate
The archbishop admits that the Catholic hierarchy’s failure to deal with sex abuse by clergy has been a primary cause.
Mandatory vaccines for teachers could “paralyse schools”, warns Polish education minister
Around 19% of teachers remain unvaccinated.
Poland closes schools and announces compulsory vaccines for teachers, medics and uniformed services
Restaurants, bars, hotels, cinemas, theatres and places of worship will also have to further limit capacity, and nightclubs will close.
Covid vaccination for children aged 5+ to begin this month in Poland
The health and education ministers have sent a letter to parents to encourage them to vaccinate their kids.
Preschools can give priority in recruitment to vaccinated children, top Polish court rules
A number of cities in Poland have tried to ban or restrict the entry of unvaccinated children to preschools and nurseries.
