Conservative groups have protested against the new subject, which they say is a way to smuggle “corrupting” sex education into schools.
Education
Poland’s education ministry settles with parents who sued over IVF comments in school textbook
The book likened IVF to “human production” or “breeding” and asked “Who will love children produced this way?”
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Project launched to create “Polish ChatGPT”
The Polish Large Language Universal Model (PLLuM) will be open source and free to use.
Historical Warsaw building to be turned into music library after standing empty for decades
The building was damaged during World War Two, when the German occupiers set the collections inside on fire.
Sweden denies Polish official’s claim its preschools have “masturbation rooms”
“It is deplorable that disinformation about Sweden is spread in this way,” wrote the embassy.
Dozens of 19th century Russian books worth €500,000 stolen from Warsaw library
Some of the stolen books have already been sold at auction.
Only one student signs up at conservative Polish university established to educate new “elite”
Collegium Intermarium was created by Ordo Iuris with backing from the Polish government.
Polish pasta is better than Italian, explains deputy agriculture minister
A graphic with the agriculture ministry’s logo lists reasons why Polish pasta is better than its Italian counterpart.
Education minister summons “Marxist” university rector over disciplining of ruling party student activist
“Marxism is unfortunately taking over universities in Poland,” says Przemysław Czarnek.
Catholic church defends Polish third-grade schoolbook stating “I prefer to die than sin”
The education ministry has refused to comment, noting that school religion classes are the sole responsibility of the church.
Polish opposition outlines 100 policies for first 100 days in office
Among the plans are doubling the tax-free income threshold, overturning the near-total ban on abortion and raising salaries for public-sector employees.
Poland begins giving free laptops to all fourth graders
Almost 400,000 laptops will be provided pupils this year and teachers will also receive vouchers to help them buy laptops.
Teachers protest in Warsaw, demanding modern schools, better wages and more funding
The education minister displayed large banners on the ministry’s entrance detailing increases in funding implemented by the government.
Council of Europe criticises Poland’s cuts in teaching of German as minority language
A CoE report issued a number of recommendations to Poland on strengthening support for minority languages.
