MPs ponder reform of twice-yearly exams in schools
The embattled twice-yearly exams programme came in for further criticism on Monday, as Akel reiterated its call for them to be scrapped and MPs discussed...
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MPs call for sex education programme in schools
The House human rights committee on Monday proposed the establishment of a sex education programme across all levels of state education. The issue was discussed...
Students carry firecrackers in noisy protest over twice yearly exams
In a noisy and smoky atmosphere, hundreds of students were seen throwing flares and carrying torches, as they marched in numbers to the Presidential Palace,...
Akel to propose ending twice-yearly exams
Main opposition party Akel on Wednesday said it plans to propose ending twice-yearly exams, a matter that will be urgently discussed by the House education...
Parents and students on the streets next week over quarterly exams
Parents and pupils associations will take their united stance against quarterly exams to the presidential palace next month after accusing the education ministry of turning...
House education committee to meet urgently after poor exam results
The House education committee will meet urgently on Monday to discuss the results of the newly introduced twice-yearly exams at lyceums amid fury from parents...
Coronavirus: Tardy students mucking up strict ‘test to stay’ regimen, ministry says
Students arrive late at the set locations providing free coronavirus tests as part of the ‘test to stay’ policy, resulting in a commotion and loss...
Coronavirus: Secondary school teachers say test to stay risks school closures
More coronavirus cases are being detected among students after the implementation of the test to stay policy, risking school closure, secondary state teachers’ union Oelmek...
Coronavirus: Testing sites at virtually all schools from Tuesday
Fully vaccinated children and those who recovered from the virus will now be excluded from the test to stay policy, said the health ministry on...
Meeting to review Covid measures in schools
Coronavirus measures in schools will be evaluated during a meeting on Monday afternoon with the ministers of health and education. Educational organisations, parents’ confederations and...
