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Pre-school was discussed at Women’s Forum
The third conference of the Women’s Forum was held at the Assembly, where the women held meetings with the members of the local government, the central government, non-governmental organizations and international organizations.
Planned initiatives in the 2016 inclusive vocational education
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, held a working meeting with the donors and non-governmental organizations in regards to the field of inclusive education. The goal of the meeting was to set strategic directions towards the inclusive education in 2016.
Certificate of Appreciation for cooperation
In regards to the 11th anniversary for founding the Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II-s International Charity Foundation, His Holiness Ilia II, met with the Foundation’s Supervisory Board members, its guardians, donors, and the winners of the grant competitions.
98th Anniversary of Tbilisi State University
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University celebrates its 98th anniversary. In this regard, an event was held at the University, which was opened by the university Rector – Dr. Vladimir Papava.
37,000 beneficiaries have improved learning environment at public schools
The Minister of Education and Science - Tamar Sanikidze, The Millennium Challenge Corporation Depity Vice President – Fatema Sumari, and the CEO of Millennium Challenge Account in Georgia – Magda Maghradze inspected Gori N5 public school, which is being renovated under the Millennium Challenge Compact.
American University starts registration for the Bachelor’s degree program
San Diego State University (SDSU) held a presentation of an early registration project in Georgia. Early registration is available for all the students wishing to study there, need to submit the documents from February 15 to March 15.
The Minister was informed on the school infrastructure
The Minister of Education and Science inspected the large-scale renovation works, that was completed in Kutaisi Public School N30, under an ongoing infrastructure projects across Georgia.
Statement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
In connection with the prevention of the spread of the influenza virus, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is continuing its continuous monitoring of the ongoing educational process in schools. According to the monitoring carried out on February 2 and 3, the number of school absences due to illness is trending toward a sharp decline. However, a few schools have been identified where absences exceeded 20% yesterday and today.
14 million US dollar grant for the professional development of teachers and school directors in Georgia
The presentation of the "Professional Development Project for Teachers and School Directors" was held, organized by the Millennium Challenge Fund and the National Center for Professional Development of Teachers.
College "New Wave" will be equipped with universal design
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri inspected the ongoing renovation works at the Kobuleti Public College "New Wave". The rehabilitation of the academic building and the hotel-type student dormitory, as well as the process of adaptation for students with special educational needs, is underway at the college, which involves arranging the existing physical environment on the principle of accessibility for everyone.
Regular Meeting of the National Vocational Council Held
An expanded meeting of the thematic working group on work-based learning of the National Professional Education Council was held. The work of the group is facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project "Modernization of Vocational Education and Extension Systems in Georgia's Agriculture," with the financial support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
New legislative changes discussed at the conference
In December 2015, the Parliament of Georgia adopted a package of legislative amendments that will resolve many of the current problems in the fields of higher education and science, and lay the foundation for fundamental changes.
Festive reception for Georgian sinologists
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, attended the event "Spring Festival Reception for Georgian Sinologists" organized by the Embassy of China. The event was attended by Georgian sinologists, representatives of the university and school communities, and other distinguished guests.
The Minister presented infrastructural projects of higher education and scientific institutions
At the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, legislative amendments were implemented in December 2015 with the aim of carrying out fundamental changes in the fields of higher education and science. The works necessary for the implementation of the law – the renewal of the infrastructure and material-technical base of higher education and scientific-research institutions – were already initiated by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia in 2013, for which purpose 50 million GEL was allocated.
Preventive measures against the flu virus continue in schools
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri and General Director of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health Amiran Gamkrelidze visited various schools in Tbilisi, including Public Schools No. 87 and No. 89, where they personally inspected compliance with recommendations related to the prevention of the influenza virus. Furthermore, they reviewed the extent of school doctor involvement in this process and how the monitoring of student attendance at classes is being carried out.
The Minister Continues Meetings with Scientists
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze and Deputy Ministers met with the heads and scientists of research institutes in the field of chemistry. The meeting focused on legislative amendments that are expected to radically change the situation in the scientific field. The implementation of the law requires the renewal of the material and technical base of scientific research institutions; therefore, this process is also underway intensively.Statement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
Due to the prevention of the spread of the influenza virus, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia continues to continuously monitor the ongoing educational process in schools. As of the evening of January 27, the rate of student absenteeism has changed. Specifically, 72 schools were added to the 195 public schools where the educational process had been suspended as of the morning data, bringing the total number to 267 nationwide.
Statement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is continuously monitoring the progress of the educational process in schools in relation to the prevention of the spread of the influenza virus and severe weather conditions. According to the data as of the morning of January 27, due to an increase in student absenteeism rates, studies will be temporarily suspended in an additional 15 schools; however, as a result of relatively improved meteorological conditions, the educational process has resumed in 4 schools of the Keda municipality.
The first stage of rehabilitation has been completed at the "Spektri" College
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili inspected the ongoing renovation works at the public college "Spektri" – the rehabilitation and universal design adaptation process of the student dormitory and hotel is currently underway at the college.
Statement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
In order to reduce public impact, based on the recommendations received from the National Center for Disease Control, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has decided to suspend the educational process for the next three days in those specific institutions where the absenteeism rate exceeds 20%.Statement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has decided to suspend the educational process for three days in several regions of Georgia due to bad weather.No news found.