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Distance education in a village with little to no internet access
Distance education in a village with little to no internet access
"Some days, we found places where there is a network connection. We climb up hills, high places," says a child in Gebola village in eastern Turkey.
27 May 2021 Cansever Avinç
Four million students in Turkey 'deprived of education' due to pandemic
UNION REPORT
Four million students in Turkey 'deprived of education' due to pandemic
Forty-four percent of the teachers interviewed by the Eğitm-Sen said the attendance rate in their classes was below 20 percent.
21 May 2021
Education to continue online in Turkey at the end of ‘full lockdown’
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Education to continue online in Turkey at the end of ‘full lockdown’
In a statement released by the Ministry of National Education, it has been announced that distance education will continue at schools on May 17, the first weekday after the Ramadan Feast and the last day of the 17-day ‘full lockdown.’
13 May 2021
1 million 167 thousand education personnel await vaccination in Turkey
26 TEACHERS DIED IN 45 DAYS
1 million 167 thousand education personnel await vaccination in Turkey
Speaking to bianet, Education Labor Union Chair Yıldırım has announced that 26 teachers have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 45 days and 254 teachers have died since the pandemic broke out in Turkey.
13 April 2021 Ruken Tuncel
Face-to-face education to be determined on a provincial basis
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
Face-to-face education to be determined on a provincial basis
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases and tightening of measures, the Ministry of Education has announced that provincial administrations will determine the continuation of in-person education according to local coronavirus risk levels.
30 March 2021
‘442 teachers, 324 students infected with coronavirus in a week’
EDUCATION UNION CHAIR
‘442 teachers, 324 students infected with coronavirus in a week’
Speaking to bianet about the latest situation at schools, Education and Science Laborers’ Union Chair Kurul notes that 324 students have been diagnosed with COVID-19 though it is said that there are no cases among children younger than 12.
25 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel
Pandemic in Turkey: Quarantine imposed, education suspended in 50 schools
FACE-TO-FACE EDUCATION IN A WEEK
Pandemic in Turkey: Quarantine imposed, education suspended in 50 schools
According to a weekly report prepared by the Education and Science Laborers’ Union (Eğitim-Sen), 141 teachers, 269 students and 22 school personnel have tested positive for coronavirus, have been identified as close contacts or quarantined.
15 March 2021
Academics call on appointed rector to resign: ‘Keep your hands off my student!’
BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS
Academics call on appointed rector to resign: ‘Keep your hands off my student!’
In today’s protest against Melih Bulu, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, faculty members demand the release of 159 students detained during the protests yesterday and called on Bulu to resign from office.
2 February 2021
Turkey to 'start vaccinating teachers who will give face-to-face education'
STATEMENT BY EDUCATION MINISTER
Turkey to 'start vaccinating teachers who will give face-to-face education'
After President Erdoğan made an announcement about face-to-face education amid pandemic, Minister of National Education Selçuk has shared details about how the education will continue and whether teachers will be vaccinated.
2 February 2021
Boğaziçi University protests: 98 students released from detention
PROTEST AGAINST APPOINTED RECTOR
Boğaziçi University protests: 98 students released from detention
Detained by the police during their protests against the appointed rector at and outside the South Campus of Boğaziçi University, 98 students have been released from detention after giving their statements at the police department.
2 February 2021
‘It is time to discuss a new Constitution,’ says Erdoğan
‘It is time to discuss a new Constitution,’ says Erdoğan
Ruling AKP Chair and President Erdoğan says that if the party can reach consensus with the MHP, its ally in the People’s Alliance, an action can be taken to draft a new constitution for Turkey.
2 February 2021
Academics of Boğaziçi University: Release our students
Academics of Boğaziçi University: Release our students
Still protesting the appointed rector by turning their backs to his office at the South Campus, the academics of Boğaziçi University have demanded the immediate release of their students who have been arrested over an artwork.
1 February 2021
One out of every three young people in Turkey plans to move abroad
One out of every three young people in Turkey plans to move abroad
According to a survey conducted by the Habitat Association, while 71 percent of young people were “content with their lives” in 2017, this rate dropped to 58 percent in 2020. The rate of the young “hopeful for the future” also dropped from 67 to 57 percent.
28 January 2021
With their site of protest closed, students set up their tents again
BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS
With their site of protest closed, students set up their tents again
Protests of Boğaziçi students and academics against the appointed rector are still ongoing. As the students’ slogans were heard in an online meeting attended by rector Bulu, the police and security guards closed the space in front of the rector’s office.
28 January 2021
‘Half the students in Diyarbakır unable to access distance education’
‘Half the students in Diyarbakır unable to access distance education’
The Diyarbakır Branches of Education Union have shared their report on education with the public. The report has shown that 4,300 of 47,228 students who graduated from secondary school cannot enroll in an institution for further formal education.
25 January 2021
AKP Tekirdağ chair hands out school reports, going from door to door
HE SAYS 'NO POLITICAL MOTIVATIONS'
AKP Tekirdağ chair hands out school reports, going from door to door
After the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year came to an end, a ruling AKP provincial chair in northwestern Turkey handed out school reports by going to children’s homes, which has sparked harsh criticism, especially about the privacy of students.
25 January 2021 Ruken Tuncel
COVID-19 in Turkey: Face-to-face education to resume partially
COVID-19 in Turkey: Face-to-face education to resume partially
According to a recent statement released by the Ministry of National Education, students preparing for high school and university entrance exams will be able to attend coaching centers as of late January.
21 January 2021
'Turkey plans to reopen schools in mid-February'
EDUCATION AMID PANDEMIC
'Turkey plans to reopen schools in mid-February'
Minister of Education Selçuk has announced that Turkey is planning to reopen schools on February 15: “The decision on possible scenarios of school reopening will be decided and shared with the public 10 days before the scheduled reopening date.”
18 January 2021
İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: I stand with students, academics of Boğaziçi
İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: I stand with students, academics of Boğaziçi
Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Metropolitan Mayor of İstanbul, has expressed his solidarity with the students and academics of Boğaziçi University in their "righteous struggle" against the new university president appointed by President Erdoğan.
5 January 2021
Police attack students with pepper gas at Boğaziçi University
PROTESTS AGAINST UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
Police attack students with pepper gas at Boğaziçi University
Students have gathered in the South Campus of Boğaziçi University in İstanbul and protested the appointment of Prof. Bulu, also a former MP candidate for nomination from the ruling AKP, as the University President. Police have intervened into the protest.
4 January 2021 Dilek Şen
‘We are all in the same boat,’ says the appointed President of Boğaziçi University
‘We are all in the same boat,’ says the appointed President of Boğaziçi University
Amid harsh criticisms of students and faculty members, Prof. Bulu, who has been appointed by Erdoğan to the Presidency of Boğaziçi University outside its community, has shared a message on his Twitter account, welcoming his appointment to the position.
4 January 2021
‘Academic administrators can be appointed only after being elected’
BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY
‘Academic administrators can be appointed only after being elected’
Faculty members of Boğaziçi, one of the most prestigious universities in Turkey, have denounced the appointment of Prof. Bulu, an academic outside its community, to the Presidency of Boğaziçi University: “We don’t accept, we don’t give up!”
3 January 2021
Criminal complaint against academic for targeting universities
Criminal complaint against academic for targeting universities
The Education and Science Laborers’ Union (Eğitim-Sen) has filed a criminal complaint against historian Prof. Ebubekir Sofuoğlu, who previously said that universities were “almost houses of prostitution.”
29 December 2020
University to probe professor’s remarks targeting universities
University to probe professor’s remarks targeting universities
Sakarya University has announced that it will take the necessary action against Prof. Sofuoğlu, who said that universities were “almost houses of prostitution”. Presidential Communications Director and Spokesperson have also slammed his remarks.
17 December 2020
TurkStat: Government's education expenditures made up only 4.4 percent of GDP in 2019
TurkStat: Government's education expenditures made up only 4.4 percent of GDP in 2019
Education expenditures increased at most in primary education with 31.9 percent and lower secondary education with 26.4 percent in 2019 compared to the previous year.
9 December 2020
‘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
Erdoğan says his party is yet to establish 'intellectual power' over country
Erdoğan says his party is yet to establish 'intellectual power' over country
"We need to make a total education and training reform," the President has remarked.
19 October 2020
‘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.
1 October 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
COVID-19 period ends with this idea
OP-EDS BY CHILDREN/ LİYAN DEMİREL (7)
COVID-19 period ends with this idea
I have been at home for six months. I have been away from my friends. I have missed them so much. If a vaccine is found and corona ends, I will be so happy.
14 September 2020 Liyan Demirel
‘It is not a good idea to open schools when there are so many COVID-19 cases’
‘It is not a good idea to open schools when there are so many COVID-19 cases’
While Assoc. Prof. Cavit Işık Yavuz notes that reopening schools will lead to a further increase in COVID-19 cases, Prof. Serap Şimşek Yavuz underlines that “it is not a decision to be taken by ministries and Science Board on their own.”
10 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel
TurkStat: Child Labor Increased in 2018
TurkStat: Child Labor Increased in 2018
The rates of schooling and labor participation increased, child population and early marriage of girls decreased last year, the TurkStat has announced.
19 April 2019
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