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Campaign "Step Towards Support"
At the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, a nationwide large-scale campaign against violence, “A Step Towards Support”, is planned. The campaign begins on November 19, the International Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and concludes on December 10, International Human Rights Day.
The Minister presented an honorary award to the distinguished scientist
Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze visited the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, met with scientists, and at the end of the meeting, presented the Presidential Order of Excellence to the renowned scientist, Academician Lavrenti Managadze. On behalf of the Government, the Minister thanked Mr. Lavrenti for his many years of fruitful scientific activity and wished him a long life and success.
A new school has opened in Chokhatauri Municipality, and the construction of two schools is beginning
The construction and equipping of the school in the village of Tsipnari, Chokhatauri Municipality, has been completed. The new, modern school meeting European standards was visited by Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Temur Chkuaseli, Majoritarian Deputy of Chokhatauri, Giorgi Chkhaidze, State Representative-Governor of Guria, and representatives of local self-government, who also familiarized themselves with the students' amateur performances.
With the support of Estonian international experts, the revision of the National Curriculum continues
Today, experts from "Innove", the foundation of the Estonian Ministry of Education, met with the teachers of Gori Public School No. 3 and, for the purpose of sharing experience, introduced them to the specifics of the Estonian curriculum. Attention was drawn to the common principles that characterize the curricula of both countries.
Conference "For the Reform of the General Education System" Held
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri participated in the work of the conference "For the Reform of the General Education System", organized by the public organizations "Coalition Education for All - Georgia".
School Competition "I Sing to My Homeland"
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia announces the school student competition "I Sing to My Homeland". Public and private school students of Georgia can participate in the competition as a team/group (the number and age of members are not limited). Interested participants must submit a song (existing or specially created for this competition) that corresponds to the theme of the competition.
Cooperation with Emory University continues
Giorgi Sharvashidze, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, met with Professor Nathaniel Gozansky of Emory University. Professor Gozansky is an expert for the accreditation commissions of over 20 American universities, a visiting professor at nearly 10 leading American universities, and a current member of the Higher Legal Education Committee of the American Bar Association.
Teachers were introduced to the new salary policy
The reform of the teachers' salary policy was planned to be implemented gradually between 2015 and 2017. Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and Deputy Minister Lia Gigauri presented a comprehensive presentation on this topic to approximately 300 teachers from Georgian public schools.
"Challenges of the Education Quality Assurance System and Ways for Improvement"
Organized by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, a conference was held on the topic: “Challenges and Ways to Improve the Education Quality Assurance System”. The conference was opened by Deputy Minister Giorgi Sharvashidze.
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Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Sanikidze awarded 213 tenth-grade students of public schools in the Kakheti region with personal computers. The event was held at the house-museum of the great Georgian writer, poet, publicist and public figure Ilia Chavchavadze on his birthday, November 8.
International conference with the participation of world-renowned experts
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Tamar Sanikidze, opened an international conference on the theme: “English Language for the Country's Economic Development in a Globalized World.” The conference was held under the personal patronage of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the President of IATEFL, and was organized by British publishing houses – Macmillan, Pearson Longman, Cambridge University Press, and the company “English Book in Georgia.”
Public schools in Georgia will be renovated in accordance with international standards
The Millennium Challenge Fund - Georgia held a presentation at the Ministry of Education and Science regarding the public school rehabilitation project in Georgia. The rehabilitation works for public schools will commence in 2015, and the first stage will cover approximately 30 public schools in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, and Shida Kartli. The rehabilitation works will be carried out over the next five years, with plans to rehabilitate approximately 100 schools.
Competition „Let us become a poem this year“
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia has assigned the name of Lado Asatiani to the public school of the village of Bardnala, Tsageri District. The assignment of the name coincided with the celebration of "Ladooba". In honor of the great Georgian poet Lado Asatiani, the residents of Lechkhumi traditionally celebrate "Ladooba" every autumn. This year, the day was particularly special in Lado's native village of Bardnala.
Lia Gigauri continues meetings with teachers
Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, this time met with the directors and teachers of Ozurgeti public schools. At the beginning of the meeting, Lia Gigauri briefed the audience on all the new initiatives implemented in the field of general education as well as those planned for the future.
1400 letters sent to Georgian soldiers stationed in Afghanistan
The joint project of the Ministries of Justice, Defense, and Education and Science of Georgia, “Letters to Soldiers,” is ongoing. The concluding event of the fourth stage of the project was held at Tbilisi Public School No. 47.
Lia Gigauri met the teachers of Tsalenjikha district and awarded the region's distinguished students
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Lia Gigauri met with the principals and teachers of public schools in Tsageri. During the meeting, Lia Gigauri spoke at length about innovations in general education and the new system for entering the teaching profession, professional development, and career planning. Within the framework of the meeting, Lia Gigauri answered all the questions raised by the teachers.
Honors students from Kutaisi were awarded laptops
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili awarded personal computers to 99 tenth-grade students of Kutaisi public schools.
Successful cooperation between the vocational institution and the theatre
Since December 2013, the Poti Public College "Fazisi" has been cooperating with the Poti Valerian Gunia State Theatre. Through a joint initiative of the theatre and the college, an agreement was reached, and vocational students are engaged in sewing theatrical costumes and accessories.Statement of the Mandaturi Service
The LEPL Educational Institution Mandaturi Service responds to the information disseminated in the media regarding the audio and video recording of the therapy process at the Psychological Support Center.
The dormitory of College "Iberia" will undergo complete rehabilitation
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Ketevan Natriashvili, Mayor of Kutaisi Shota Murghulia, and Deputy State Representative in Imereti Aleksandre Iosebashvili, together with the students and teachers of the "Iberia" vocational college, inspected the student dormitory where rehabilitation works will soon begin, allowing vocational education students to live in a new, modernly equipped building.
School Directors' Conference
A school directors' conference was held, organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the organization PH International. The conference was opened by Lia Gigauri, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia.No news found.