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Education Ministry to probe school attack
The Education Ministry is launching an inquiry into a downtown Athens school where a student and the principal were attacked on Tuesday by the brother of another pupil, state broadcaster ERT has reported.
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Pupils uploading at school face expulsion
Students who post videos on social media exposing or mocking their classmates during school hours will be expelled, according to the Education Ministry.
It is the most severe penalty provided for in the penal code of the Education Ministry, which now aims to comply with the ban on mobile phones at Greek schools.
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Teachers warned over evaluations
Amid mounting opposition orchestrated by educational federations and trade unionists visiting schools, the Education Ministry has warned teachers to participate in their evaluation scheme or face consequences.
More specifically, according to a circular sent to schools, anyone who obstructs the evaluation can be punished with up to two years in jail.
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Interest in uni more about the degree than a quality education
To be fair, the previous significant Education Ministry reform, under a PASOK government, concerning partnerships between Greek and foreign universities, didn't yield substantial results.
Education bill to pass amid protests
Parliament on Friday is expected to approve the Education Ministry's bill allowing, under conditions, the operation, for the first time in Greece, branches of foreign universities.
The vote, however, will not be without discord as it will be accompanied by the culmination of major mobilizations outside the Parliament building in central Athens.
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8-year-old becomes sole student in rural school
In the rugged terrain of a remote village in the southeastern province of Batman lies a solitary school where an 8-year-old finds himself as the sole student, navigating his educational journey under the guidance of his teacher.
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Curriculum change efforts near complete: Minister
Officials from the Education Ministry concluded 80 percent of their efforts regarding a comprehensive curriculum change aimed at alleviating the content of courses for elementary, middle and high school students, minister Yusuf Tekin has announced.
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School bullies to get their comeuppance
Amid the recent spike in juvenile violence and school bullying, the government is seeking to combat the phenomenon with an immediate plan of action that involves among others the tightening of penalties, such as the reintroduction of the five-day suspension and easier expulsion from school.
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Ministry implements open-ended questions in nationwide exams
The Education Ministry has announced plans to introduce open-ended questions in nationwide joint exams, marking a departure from the traditional multiple-choice format.
The move aims to offer more comprehensive insights into student learning and ensure consistency across schools, according to Kemal Bülbül, the ministry's director overseeing exams.
Education bill to boost government reform profile
The Education Ministry's bill on higher education was introduced in the competent Parliament committee on Tuesday and is expected to be passed on March 1. It will be the government's final signature measure before the formal run-up to the European elections begins, and the goal of the bill is to demonstrate that ruling New Democracy is the only reforming force in the country.
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