The move came after Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate from Poland’s main ruling group, said that such benefits “should go to those who contribute to our economy”.
Education
Poland halves number of weekly religion classes in schools
The change, opposed by the Catholic church, will come into force at the start of the new school year in September.
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Polish government to help parents stop “corrupting” sex education in schools
The move comes in response to optional “Healthy Love” workshops organised at schools in an opposition-controlled city.
Education superintendent warns schools against trips to “anti-government” play
The new production of Adam Mickiewicz’s “Dziady” is “against the national interest”, said Barbara Nowak, who was thanked by the education minister.
Poles have among EU’s lowest scientific knowledge, with only half believing in evolution
Almost 30% of Poles wrongly believe that humans lived at the same time as the dinosaurs.
Polish teachers to protest over pay, hours and conditions
The government has proposed to increase wages, but also hours.
Polish Wikipedia celebrates 20th birthday amid record growth in active editors
It contains almost 1.5 million articles, the 10th most of any language.
One third of eligible school pupils vaccinated in Poland
Children aged 12 and above have been eligible since June, with schools now organising vaccination drives.
Poland to begin Covid vaccinations in schools
The jabs will be available for children aged 12 and above.
Ten Polish universities among world’s top 1000 in new international ranking
The Jagiellonian University has overtaken the University of Warsaw as the the leading Polish institution in the ranking.
Poland funds schools trips to “build patriotism and community between students and teachers”
Trips must relate to the Polish underground state, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, culture and national heritage, or Polish scientific achievements.
Most Poles support restrictions on entering public venues for unvaccinated people
One university has confirmed that only vaccinated students will be able to stay in its dorms.
“University for Poles”: nationalists protest growing foreign student numbers
They say that it comes at the expense of Polish students and taxpayers.
Polish government picks Catholic universities to train teachers for compulsory school ethics classes
The education minister wants to make ethics obligatory for pupils who opt out of Catholic catechism classes.
