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Dimitri Shashkini Met With Around 200 Teachers of Guria Region
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini met with regional teachers in Ozurgeti Public School №2 and spoke about ongoing educational process, planned and already implemented activities in the scope of the reforms.
528 Schoolchildren of Kheltubani Village will Study in School with Modern Capabilities
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini paid a visit to newly refurbished Kheltubani Public School of Gori region.The school was rehabilitated in the framework of five-year program, that was financed by USAID. Organization CHF International Georgia implemented construction workings.
An Agreement on Recruiting Native English Language Teachers was Signed
An Agreement of Cooperation was signed between a Canadian company and Teacher Professional Development Center at the Ministry of Education and Science in the framework of the project Teach and Learn With Georgia. “Footprints Recruiting Inc.” will recruit 500 volunteer English language teachers who will arrive to Georgia in September in order to strengthen English language teaching process in public schools.
English Language Classroom was Opened in Tserovani Public School №3
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini opened English Language Classroom in Tserovani Public School №3. Classroom was refurbished and equipped in the framework of English Language Learning Strengthening Program. From now on, the schoolchildren of Tserovani Public School №3 will study foreign languages using the modern informational technologies.
Schoolchildren Paid a Visited to Kutaisi Third Infantry Brigade
4th graders of Kutaisi Public School #17 visited Kutaisi Third Infantry Brigade of the Ministry of Defence in the framework of Goodbye Weapon project. 4000 soldiers of Third Infantry Brigade hosted the schoolchildren and familiarized them with military rules and daily schedule.
Discussion of Draft Plan of Teachers' Ethics Code Began
Draft plan of teachers’ professional ethics code was discussed at the meeting of the representatives of NGOs at the Ministry of Education and Science. Deputy Minister, Irine Kurdadze, Head of Teacher Professional Development Center, Gia Mamulashvili and the representatives of this center participated in the meeting.
Minister Awarded the Winners of International Olympiad
Award ceremony of the winners of International Young Inventors Project Olympiad was held at the Ministry of Education and Science.
The President of Georgia Awarded Winners of National Educational Olympiad
The President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili awarded 123 winners of Olympiad with prizes. 3 non-Georgian participants were presented with portable computers as well.
The President of Georgia Opened Refurbished Canteen at Public School №55
In the framework of ongoing educational reforms, the MES began refurbishing school canteens in compliance with modern standards. The first canteen was renovated in Tbilisi Public School №55. The President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili and the Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini personally opened this canteen.
Dimitri Shashkini Opened International Young Inventors Project Olympiad
7th-12th graders of around 30 countries participate in International Olympiad that is held in Georgia. Competent jury will evaluate participants’ projects in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, informatics, ecology as well as industry and household techniques and identify the winners. Two-day Olympiad was opened in “Sheraton Metechi Palace” on May 13.
Georgian and US Governments Signed Memorandum of Understanding in Education
Dimitri Shashkini and the Mission Director of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Jonathan M. Conly signed Memorandum of Understanding on the development and deployment of Student Information System (SIS).
Minister Got Familiarized With Special Teaching Method of Public School №196
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini and Chairman of Education, Science and Culture Commitee, Goka Gabashvili visited Tbilisi Public School №196. The school was established in 1994 and is the member of Association of Valdorf Schools. Tbilisi Public School #196 is UNESCO associated school. Dimitri Shashkini got familiarized with specific teaching methodology of this school.
Surveillance Cameras were Installed in Public School №117
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini and Director of company “Neotek” , Igor Parjiani visited Public School #117. “Neotek” responded to Safe School program, that is initiated by the Ministry and installed 16 video cameras in this school free of charge. Two cameras are installed outward of the school perimeter.
Minister’s Gift to Veteran Teacher
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini personally congratulated Veteran teacher, Gabriel Gabitashvili on the Day of Victory over Fascism – 9 May and presented him with different gifts. The Minister congratulated on May 9 all Veteran teachers and wished them a healthy life.
Talented Youngsters Have an Opportunity to Study Abroad Free of Charge
Ministry of Education and Science announced a competition for scholarships on Master’s programs at leading higher educational institutions of the world. Georgian citizens under 40, who have Bachelor’s degree and are already enrolled in higher educational institutions that are listed on the web-site of the Ministry can participate in the competition.
Adults from Mtskheta Visited Vaziani Military Base
Around 30 12th graders of Mtskheta Public School №2 visited Vaziani military base in the scope of Civil Defence and Safe School programs. Soldiers of Forth Infantry Brigade hosted them. Adults inspected military techniques, got familiarized with the training courses of the soldiers and their equipment.
Dimitri Shashkini Personally Congratulated the Respected Teacher on St. George’s Day
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini visited the merited teacher of Tbilisi Public School №203, Mr. George Zubiashvili at home, wished him a happy St. George’s Day and presented with different gifts. The Minister congratulated on St. George’s Day all teachers, particularly the men named George and wished them success.
Meeting with the Teachers from Rustavi
Working meetings with the teachers are still held. This time, Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini and Director of National Examination Center, Maia Miminoshvili met with around 500 teachers of Rustavi private and public schools. The Minister spoke about already implemented, ongoing and planned initiatives and gave comprehensive answers to the teachers’ questions.
First Meeting of Advisory Board was Held at the Ministry
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini and Head of Advisory Board, Levan Aleksidze introduced the staff of the Board that is formed with ten members to the public at the first meeting. Advisory Board was formed with famous and merited people. Academicians, respected teachers, experts and the representatives of business sector will be actively involved in the ongoing educational process from now on.
Dimitri Shashkini Met With Scientists
Minister of Education and Science, Dimitri Shashkini and Deputy Minister, Nodar Surguladze met with around 20 representatives of Georgia Academy of Science and spoke about ongoing priorities of scientific sphere. Conditions in the scientific field, as well as funding scientific projects and other important issues of scientific-research institutions and Academy of Science were discussed at the meeting.
Charity Events Are Still Held in the Scope of Alumni Project
The First Deputy Minister, Koka Seperteladze visited Tbilisi public school №52 and inspected the class room, being renovated and equipped with the appropriate infrastructure by the financial support of the graduate of this school, the Head of National Probation Agency, Teimuraz Iobidze. Refurbishing of the class room was carried out in the framework of Alumni project, initiated by the President. “I have opportunity to assist my school.No news found.