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Education Ministry introduces white aprons for teachers

Education Ministry introduces white aprons for teachers

Critics belive that the move is related to the government’s discomfort over women teachers’ clothing.

13 November 2023

Over 200,000 students resettled after earthquakes, says minister

Over 200,000 students resettled after earthquakes, says minister

Psychological support centers set up in the quake-hit region have offered support for over 400,000 students, according to Minister Özer.

Nearly 8 percent of girls in Türkiye out of school, ministry figures show

Nearly 8 percent of girls in Türkiye out of school, ministry figures show

In response to recent criticism, the ministry said girls' schooling rate in Türkiye is similar to that of the OECD countries.

24 October 2022

Nearly 400 thousand Syrian students don’t go to school in Turkey

MINISTRY REPORT

Nearly 400 thousand Syrian students don’t go to school in Turkey

According to the report of the Ministry of National Education, children from Syria cannot receive education for a series of reasons, including economic hardships, language barrier and being out of school for a long period of time.

Turkey won't suspend in-person education due to Omicron spread

Turkey won't suspend in-person education due to Omicron spread

Minister Özer has dismissed calls for returning to distance education amid increasing coronavirus cases.

4 February 2022

Half a million teachers await appointment, Ministry to appoint 15 thousand

Half a million teachers await appointment, Ministry to appoint 15 thousand

Minister of National Education Özer has announced that 50 percent of the 15 thousand teachers to be appointed on January 31 will be employed in İstanbul. The number of teachers awaiting an appointment to work in the public sector is 500,041.

19 January 2022

Main opposition leader not allowed in Education Ministry to discuss 'favoritism' allegations

Main opposition leader not allowed in Education Ministry to discuss 'favoritism' allegations

Recently, many people have complained on social media that they were not appointed to the positions they applied for despite getting high scores in the Public Personnel Selection Examination.

30 December 2021

In protest of ban on Kurdish, HDP deputy reads out same speech in Kurdish and German

In protest of ban on Kurdish, HDP deputy reads out same speech in Kurdish and German

"Everyone but you is aware that being multicultural and multilingual does not divide but enrich a country," MP Uca has remarked, criticizing the ban on mother tongue education in Turkey.

13 December 2021

1,736 classrooms closed across Turkey due to COVID-19, says union

1,736 classrooms closed across Turkey due to COVID-19, says union

The Education and Science Laborers Union (Eğitim-Sen) has raised concerns about the increasing COVID-19 cases among students and teachers, calling on the Ministry of Education to swiftly take measures to prevent closure of classrooms.

28 September 2021

Education Ministry allocates 1.2 billion lira for overseas education agency

Education Ministry allocates 1.2 billion lira for overseas education agency

Students' housing problem would have been solved with the budget transferred to the Maarif Foundation, an opposition MP has said.

27 September 2021

Ministry: Discharged teacher has no affiliation with the ‘organization’

Ministry: Discharged teacher has no affiliation with the ‘organization’

While discharged teacher Karataş’s application was rejected by the State of Emergency Commission because “he was affiliated with the organization”, the Ministry of Education says that there are no reports, minutes or documents about this allegation.

10 August 2021 Ayça Söylemez

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.’

Book describing Diyarbakır's language as 'Baku Turkish' removed from publication

Book describing Diyarbakır's language as 'Baku Turkish' removed from publication

The book written for children refers to the language spoken in the Kurdish-majority city as "Baku Turkish."

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.

‘Baku Turkish’ spoken in Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır, according to Ministry

‘Baku Turkish’ spoken in Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır, according to Ministry

The Ministry of National Education of Turkey has prepared an introductory book on Diyarbakır, making no mention of Kurds or Kurdish. The language spoken in the province is similar to ‘Baku Turkish’ in Azerbaijan, according to the book.

‘Face-to-face education cannot resume without vaccination’

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

‘Face-to-face education cannot resume without vaccination’

Amid ongoing COVID-19 vaccination of health workers and the elderly across Turkey, HDP MP Oya Ersoy asks, “If there were plans to reopen schools on February 15, why didn't you vaccinate teachers?”

29 January 2021

Turkey's distance education during pandemic hasn't been 'perfect,' says minister

Turkey's distance education during pandemic hasn't been 'perfect,' says minister

"When we look back, I can say that we're satisfied with most of the work," Ziya Selçuk has said while admitting that everything hasn't been perfect.

30 December 2020

Turkey’s Education Ministry postpones face-to-face exams amid pandemic

Turkey’s Education Ministry postpones face-to-face exams amid pandemic

Ministry of Education has announced that face-to-face exams in primary, secondary and high schools scheduled for early January will not be held amid concerns about inequalities aggravated by distance education and health risks amid COVID-19 pandemic.

25 December 2020

Minister: Attendance in face to face education nearly 80 percent

Minister: Attendance in face to face education nearly 80 percent

The "third phase" in the reopening of schools will start on November 2.

23 October 2020

Education Ministry to distribute 500,000 free tablets for distance education

Education Ministry to distribute 500,000 free tablets for distance education

Turkey planned both in-person and distance education for the several grades of students who will start in-person lessons as of October 12, Minister Selçuk has said.

‘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.

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

School year to begin with distance education on August 31, schools to reopen on September 21

School year to begin with distance education on August 31, schools to reopen on September 21

Minister Ziya Selçuk has said that students will return to the campus gradually and in phases.

Education minister criticized for 'normalizing child labor'

Education minister criticized for 'normalizing child labor'

Minister Selçuk visited seasonal agricultural workers and gave out books to children.

Education Ministry to Review Book Where It Used Women to Describe Child Abuse

Education Ministry to Review Book Where It Used Women to Describe Child Abuse

Images of veiled and unveiled women in the booklet sparked criticism.

24 January 2020

Ministry of Education Used Women to Explain Sexual Abuse

Ministry of Education Used Women to Explain Sexual Abuse

In the booklet distributed to school counselors by the Ministry of Education, the image of a mother kissing and hugging her child affectionately has been shared under the activity of “Rights and Wrongs”. The mother on the image is a veiled woman.

23 January 2020

Education Union Chair: They Put a Sign on Apartments, Turn Them into Schools

Education Union Chair: They Put a Sign on Apartments, Turn Them into Schools

Commenting on the recent crisis in private schools caused by economic hardships, Education and Science Laborers’ Union (Eğitim-Sen) Chair Aydoğan has called for an end to privatization in education and establishment of a right to public education.

2 January 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Ministry of Education Launches Investigation into Booing of Children with Autism

Ministry of Education Launches Investigation into Booing of Children with Autism

After it was reported in the news that a group of parents requested the closure of classrooms for autistic children at a primary school in Aksaray and booed the children, the Ministry of Education has launched an investigation.

7 November 2019

Survey by Ministry: 40 Percent of Students Don’t Understand What They Read

Survey by Ministry: 40 Percent of Students Don’t Understand What They Read

While 40 percent of 112 thousand 465 fourth-year students participating in the survey of Ministry of National Education do not understand what they read, 51 percent of the students could not answer the questions of reasoning in mathematics.

24 September 2019

Gender Equality No Longer Among the Objectives of Ministry of Education

Gender Equality No Longer Among the Objectives of Ministry of Education

Education Union (Eğitim-Sen) Chair Feray Aytekin - Aydoğan has indicated that the Ministry of National Education has made a last-minute change in its “Regulation on Social Activities” and omitted gender equality from its objectives.

12 September 2019

Minister of National Education: 33,065 People have been Expelled from the Ministry

Minister of National Education: 33,065 People have been Expelled from the Ministry

33,065 people have been expelled from the Ministry of National Education, 43 of them have been returned to their duties. Minister Yılmaz said they have legal grounds but didn’t explain what those grounds are.

10 February 2017

Hundreds of Students Got Poisoned by Milk Distributed

Hundreds of Students Got Poisoned by Milk Distributed

Ministry of National Education began to milk distribution campaign today and many students are poisoned.

2 May 2012 Yüce Yöney