The Estonian Ministry of Education emphasized that studying at foreign universities or online does not exempt children from the obligation to study in Estonia, stressing the role of local municipalities in monitoring education. #образование #Эстония #обязанности (translated)
Russia's defense spending will increase by about a third next year, reaching 17.1 trillion rubles, although the state budget deficit is record-high and funding for social policy, healthcare, and education is decreasing. #Venemaa #riigieelarve #kaitsekulud (translated)
Young people in Estonia who are subject to mandatory education must fulfill their educational obligation in an Estonian school or in education organized by a school authority, and online learning from a foreign country is not sufficient for this, the Ministry of Education announced. #õppimiskohustus #EestiHaridus #veebiõpe (translated)
In 2026, the education worker lifetime achievement award was awarded to educational psychologist Eve Kikas, known for her contributions to child development and school psychology. #hariduspsühholoogia #aastaõpetaja #elutööpreemia (translated)
Educational psychologist Eve Kikas was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Education, recognizing her contribution to the application of psychological sciences in education in Estonia. #haridus #psühholoogia #EveKikas (translated)
Jan Villemson's article discusses how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education can reduce teachers' workloads, but it also raises questions about the quality of content, student motivation, and maintaining the quality of education. #tehisintellekt #haridus #õpetajad (translated)
Alar Karis's five years as president have been characterized by strong commitment and clear messages, focusing on the defense of Estonia's freedom, support for Ukraine, social responsibility, and the importance of education, while being a politically less comfortable partner for the parties. #AlarKaris #EestiPresident #VabaduseKaitsmine (translated)
Starting from March 1, Finland will implement a citizenship exam for applicants aged 18 to 64, who will have the option to prove their knowledge either by passing a new exam or by providing documents evidencing education obtained in Finnish or Swedish in Finland. #ФинскоеГражданство #ЭкзаменНаГражданство #МиграцияФинляндии (translated)
The article addresses the need for an adjustment plan for Estonia's population policy, emphasizing that several factors influence the decline in birth rates and that immigration, although it may alleviate demographic pressures, does not replace the need to rethink education, labor market, and social systems. #sündimus #sisseränne #perekond (translated)
In France, school protests continue, resulting in the arrest of over 500 people and thousands of participants, including clashes with the police at Bastille Square, where calls for reform of the education system are being made. #Prantsusmaa #Kooliprotestid #Bastille (translated)
The article discusses the impact of math anxiety on young people's learning experiences, emphasizing that this anxiety, arising from negative experiences and teaching methods, leads to avoidance behavior and poorer learning outcomes, jeopardizing young people's future career choices. #matemaatika #matemaatikaärevus #haridus (translated)
Liina Kersna notes in the article that the current teacher career model restricts the freedom of school leaders and emphasizes that the career ladder should be adjusted according to the size of the school and the unique skills of the teachers. #õpetaja #karjäär #haridus (translated)
Maigi Varusk discusses the requirements of the Estonian education system for vocational levels in the article, highlighting how difficult it is to consider a teacher as a superhuman 'Übemensch,' while the new vocational standards allow for a better system but may not ensure recognition or financial benefits for teachers. #EestiHaridus #ÕpetajaTööd #KutseTase (translated)
The Estonian state plans to expand the drone training elective course to all high schools, providing students with both theoretical and practical knowledge about unmanned aerial vehicles to meet the explosively growing interest in this technology. #drooniõpe #gümnaasiumid #haridus (translated)
Mathematics anxiety, which affects young people's academic performance and career choices, is a serious problem in Estonia, with causes stemming from negative experiences in the subject and its connections to real life. #matemaatika #ärevus #haridus (translated)
On Thursday, Estonia will host the nationwide e-calculation for the third time, where math enthusiasts can participate in an online competition, solving 12 tasks to develop their mathematical skills and take part in a prize draw. #Haridus (translated)
The article discusses the career system for teachers in Estonia, emphasizing that although the requirements for master teachers have changed over time, the current system hinders the development of teachers working in the classroom, like Laurids, instead favoring socially active educators. #meisterõpetaja #haridussüsteem #õpetajatekarjäär (translated)
The article addresses the impact of educational inequality on health indicators, emphasizing that differences in education levels may reduce life expectancy and urging authorities to prioritize the reduction of inequality. #haridus #ebavõrdsus #tervishoid (translated)
In Estonia, the interest in obtaining the qualifications of senior and master teachers has rapidly increased due to salary raises, but this puts additional pressure on school budgets and raises questions about the need for higher-level teachers in the education system. #vanemõpetaja (translated)
On Monday, up to 500 schools will be closed in France due to teenage protests, announced Education Minister Édouard Geffray. #Prantsusmaa #koolidesulgemine #õpilasprotest (translated)
