They called for Poland to almost triple its spending on science and higher education to 3% of GDP by 2030.
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Polish education minister hits back at church criticism of school health education classes
The head of the Polish episcopate says the curriculum contains “very problematic content” despite sex education elements being removed.
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Polish pupils have higher homework burden than international average, finds study
The Polish government will abolish compulsory, graded homework in primary schools next month.
Poland proposes 20% cuts to school curriculums for “calmer, more effective, in-depth education”
The opposition mainly objected to the removal of the detailed list of events from the history curriculum.
Poland to abolish homework for primary school pupils
The education minister also reiterated plans to slim down the curriculum, reduce Catholic catechism classes and increase teachers’ pay.
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.
Under half of Ukrainian refugee children in Poland enrolled in locals schools, warn UN agencies
UNICEF and UNHCR have urged Ukrainian refugees to enrol their children in the Polish education system.
The VoiCEE podcast: New system in Czech town prevents teachers from dropping out
Meenal Thakur
In this episode, we discuss a story that won the 2022 Czech Journalism Award in the solution journalism category.
Poland and Israel agree deal on resuming Holocaust education trips
Israel last year suspended the trips, accusing the Polish government of trying to “dictate what was and wasn’t allowed to be taught”.
Senior earns PhD at age 83 from top Polish university
“The venerable age of the newly minted doctor proves that retirement can be extremely productive.”
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 archbishop criticises presidential veto in Christmas sermon
A Catholic commentator pointed out that political agitation is an “unworthy use of the sacred day”.
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.
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.
