The Science and Innovation Festival opened with a summary report of the one-year implementation of the comprehensive education reform

The presentation of the one-year summary report of the education reform and the opening ceremony of the Science and Innovation Festival were held in the Tamar Mepe Hall of the Tbilisi City Assembly (Sakrebulo).

Mikheil Batiashvili, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, presented the public with a report on the activities carried out at all levels of the system (preschool, general, higher, vocational, and science) within the framework of the comprehensive education reform and spoke about future plans. The Minister focused on the importance of introducing the European model and quality principles of education throughout the entire system, the new school model, school safety, the infrastructure of educational institutions, the accessibility and importance of vocational education, the necessity of introducing innovative approaches and modern technologies in the teaching process, as well as the remuneration policy for teachers and changes in the higher education funding model. Over the past year, unprecedented changes have been implemented in the education system, and the process is ongoing.

Within the framework of the event, the “Science and Innovation Festival-2019” was also ceremoniously opened, where the best young scientists, winners in 7 nominations of the competition for “Grants for Young Scientists,” were awarded.

The “Science and Innovation Festival – 2019” will last until September 30. Within the framework of the festival, various scientific and cognitive activities, more than 300 events, will be held across Georgia.

The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Mr. Giorgi Gakharia, members of the government, representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations, local and foreign experts, and other stakeholders.