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‘We are about to lose a generation’

EDUCATION IN DİYARBAKIR

‘We are about to lose a generation’

“The problem of education in mother language is negatively affecting access to education in Diyarbakır. If necessary measures are not taken, we are faced with the risk of losing a generation,” says Education Union Diyarbakır No 1 Branch Co-Chair Kaya.

25 November 2020

‘Distance education system claimed our son’s life’

‘Distance education system claimed our son’s life’

Falling from the fourth floor of a building in İstanbul, 8-year-old Çınar Mert has lost his life. Father Öner Mert has said that when he got on the roof to run the Internet cable from the neighbor’s house, his son followed him and fell from the roof.

‘New school year has started with usurpation of rights in Turkey’

EDUCATION AMID PANDEMIC

‘New school year has started with usurpation of rights in Turkey’

The Education and Science Laborers Union (Eğitim-Sen) members have made statements for the press in Diyarbakır, Adana, Mersin and İstanbul, raising concerns about ongoing problems in face-to-face and distance education amid pandemic.

Distance education system is down, Minister says, ‘It is good news, demand is high’

Distance education system is down, Minister says, ‘It is good news, demand is high’

When students sat at their computers for their live lessons today, several of them saw that the system was down. Minister of Education Selçuk has said, “It is, in fact, good news for us because there is an incredible demand.”

22 September 2020

Minister says Turkey among world's top countries in distance education while millions lack internet access

Minister says Turkey among world's top countries in distance education while millions lack internet access

Students' lack of internet access has been a concern as distance education is becoming an essential part of education in the pandemic time.

18 September 2020