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Starting today, there will be Resource Officers deployed in 27 public schools across the regions of Georgia
Within the framework of the school security reform, Resource Officers are strengthening the regional centers of Georgia. From today, Resource Officers will be represented across 7 regions of Adjara, Kakheti, Guria, Samegrelo, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Kvemo Kartli and Mtskheta-Mtianeti, a valuable addition to 27 public schools of Georgia.
Inclusion, Innovation and Quality Project implementation in Georgia
Municipal Development Fund of Georgia (MDF) and Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport (MESCS) will implement the World Bank-supported Inclusion, Innovation and Quality Project (IQ project) in Georgia. The IQ project will be implemented nation-wide and will envisage construction and/or rehabilitation of pre-schools and schools.
The Academy of Sciences celebrated the 100th anniversary since the birth of Giorgi Melikishvili
The event dedicated to the 100th anniversary since the birth of Giorgi Melikishvili, the doctor of history of the world sciences, and a public figure, was held at the Georgian Academy of Sciences. Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Natia Zedginidze addressed the invited guests.
A new stage of training of sports teachers in the regions has begun
With the initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, seminars are being conducted to train and improve the professional skills of teachers of physical education and sport in different regions throughout the country.
Tallinn Museum - "Mikkel" is hosting an exhibition of Pirosmani's works
The Kadriorg Art Museum - Mikkel Museum in Tallinn is hosting an exhibition of Niko Pirosmani's works. The exposition includes the complete collection preserved at the National Agency's Mirzaani Niko Pirosmanashvili Museum, as well as 3 paintings belonging to the Georgian National Museum.
The Minister held a working meeting within the framework of the New School Model
Mikheil Batiashvili held a working meeting with the directors of schools involved in the "New School Model" and representatives of their support groups. The minister spoke in detail about the project's objectives, implementation methods, expected results, as well as administrative and substantive issues.
Students who won the Niko Ketskhoveli School Prize will spend their holidays at the "Future Camp"
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Natia Zedginidze and Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia Levan Davitashvili opened the final event of the Niko Ketskhoveli School Environmental Competition, the winners of which – 50 finalist students – will be awarded with "Future Camp" vouchers.
Awareness-Raising Campaign – "I Choose Equality"
Within the framework of the project "Combating Discrimination, Hate Speech and Hate Crimes," the Council of Europe Office in Georgia has launched an awareness-raising campaign entitled "I Choose Equality."
Georgia joins the Council of Europe awareness-raising campaign
The Council of Europe project “Combating Discrimination, Hate Motivated Crimes and Hate Speech in Georgia” aims to share experience, develop capacities, advocate, and raise awareness.
An agreement on cooperation was signed between Rustaveli Science Foundation and the Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research
The first meeting of the Georgia-Belarus Commission on Scientific and Technical Cooperation was held at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, where Deputy Minister Irina Abuladze and Alexander Shumilin, Chairman of the State Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus, signed the regulations on cooperation of the Belarusian-Georgian Scientific and Technical Commission.
Winners of the Francophonie Contest Awarded
The awarding ceremony for the winning students, university students, and teachers of the Francophonie 2019 competitions was held at Tbilisi Public School No. 23 named after Ilia Chavchavadze. The winners were awarded by Irina Abuladze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport; Pascal Meunier, Ambassador of France to Georgia; Bert Schuermans and George Leucă, Ambassadors of Belgium and Moldova to Georgia and Azerbaijan; and Alvaro Borghi, First Counselor of the Embassy of Switzerland.
Changes have been made to the registration of first-graders in schools
Based on the interests of children with special educational needs, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia has introduced changes to the first-grade registration process for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Francophonie Days in Georgia
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the French Institute in Georgia, together with the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Canada, Belgium, Romania, and Moldova, alongside school and university institutions, are celebrating the Days of the French Language and Francophonie.
Mikheil Giorgadze congratulated the women's chess team on their success at the World Championship
A ceremonial event dedicated to the women's national team returning from the World Team Chess Championship was held at the Nona Gaprindashvili Chess Palace. Mikheil Giorgadze, First Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, and Deputy Minister Shalva Gogoladze personally congratulated the bronze medalists of the championship on their successful performance in Astana. The reception was attended by Irakli Dolaberidze, Head of the Sports Department of the Ministry, Giorgi Giorgadze, President of the Chess Federation, veteran chess players, and invited guests.
Mikheil Batiashvili spoke with university representatives about the education reform
Mikheil Batiashvili, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with representatives of the National Assessment and Examinations Center and the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, held a working meeting with university rectors, where all directions of the education reform, as well as examination innovations planned for 2020 and mobility procedures, were discussed.
New mechanisms for private sector engagement in vocational education are being created
With the financial support of the British Government, the Good Governance Fund (GGF), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, is working on a new project that envisions new mechanisms for private sector involvement in vocational education and a new college management model. To this end, another working meeting was held with the participation of higher and vocational educational institutions and international donor organizations.
Introduction of Short-Cycle Educational Programs Begins in Georgia
Representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement discussed the legal frameworks of the short-cycle educational program developed within the framework of the UK Good Governance Fund (GGF) supported project, along with recommendations and drafts concerning its implementation and funding.
Presentation of the NATO Programme for Peace and Security
On March 13 of the current year, a presentation regarding the NATO program "Science for Peace and Security" was held, organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia. Representatives of the scientific and academic spheres, as well as non-governmental organizations, took part in the event.
Second stage of the public school principal selection competition
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia is launching the second stage of the public school director selection competition — the interview process aimed at presenting director candidates to public school boards of trustees for selection.
"The right path that will transform the educational sector in the country into a leading field" - Jeffrey David Sachs
Professor Jeffrey David Sachs, Special Advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General, delivered a public lecture to TSU students and professors, where he spoke about the government's new education initiative—funding education with 6% of the GDP—and stated:
Mikheil Batiashvili and the UNICEF Representative Discussed the Education Reform
To discuss cooperation in the field of education and planned projects, Mikheil Babilashvili, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, met with Ghassan Khalil, Representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Georgia.No news found.