In its debut participation in the International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS) 2023, Greece’s secondary students demonstrated notable strengths in problem-solving and digital organization, outpacing their peers in several areas. However, the study highlighted significant weaknesses, with only 39%…
Students at Fourni High School have occupied their school to protest chronic teacher shortages in key subjects including Chemistry, Biology, and English. Despite previous requests from both the local municipality and the Parents’ Association, they report no progress in filling…
The 1st Primary School in Eastern Ioannina is facing serious structural stability issues, prompting calls from the local Primary Education Directorate for immediate action from the Ioannina municipality. With 240 students and staff at risk due to cracks and deformities…
A group of students from 1st Gymnasium of Ptolemaida won first place in the 6th National Open Technologies Competition with their innovative project aimed at combating infant heatstroke in vehicles. Motivated by the lack of automotive industry solutions for preventing…
Skiathos Municipality is set to establish two new special education institutions: a Special Kindergarten and a Unified Special Vocational High School. Following a recent municipal council decision, the official establishment will be published by the end of November. The initiative…
The Director of Pyrgos Primary School, George Fotopoulos, has temporarily closed classrooms on the first floor due to safety concerns over falling plaster. The Parents’ Association expressed frustration over the ongoing issues, despite a recent roof sealing effort three years…
On Monday, November 11, 2024, 44 students from the Gymnasium Lyceum of Fourni Korseon staged an occupation of their school to protest ongoing shortages of teachers in crucial subjects. They called for the hiring of teachers in Chemistry, Biology, English,…
The University of Ioannina marked its 60th anniversary with a grand celebration attended by academics and local officials, including Greece’s Minister of Education, Kyriakos Pierrakakis. In his speech, Pierrakakis emphasized the university’s significant role in higher education and the government’s…
