(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Ayya Lmahamad
Education Minister Emin Amrullayev has said that the closure of
schools due to COVID-19 is not expected in Azerbaijan, Azernews
reports.
He made the remarks speaking at a briefing on“Strategy for
socio-economic development of Azerbaijan for 2022-2026”.
“Certain students in some schools may be required to study
online temporarily in autumn, but no complete closure of schools is
expected,” he said.
Duration of the academic year
The minister emphasized that it would be advisable to increase
the duration of the academic year in schools.
Stressing that the main factor influencing the quality of
education is the number of school days, Amrullayev noted that the
academic year in schools in some countries lasts 42-44 weeks on
average, while in Azerbaijan 36 weeks.
“Our reform of extending the school year to June 14 is condemned
even today. There are myths that it may harm human health. No one
has yet been harmed by education. These fears have no scientific
basis. The more a child is educated, the better his future will
be,' he said.
School uniforms
Speaking about school uniforms, the minister emphasized that
there is no requirement for students to wear a certain uniform in
schools in Azerbaijan. He added that the schools themselves decide
on this matter.
“If the school makes such a decision, the parents can choose the
appropriate form. But no one has the authority to force. The
essence of the form is that everyone is equal. The ministry will
not check why a student does not wear a uniform. The school
principals have also no right to demand from students to wear the
uniforms,” he said.
A new school year in Aghali village
Amrullayev stated that in the new school year, the classes will
begin in liberated Zangilan's Aghali village.
“In the new school year, the bell will ring at the school in
Zangilan's Aghali village and teachers will begin classes. We are
very happy about it,” he said.
Recalling that a school principal has already been appointed to
the school there, he stated that as for appointing teachers, first
the resettlement process should be completed as there is a need to
know how many students will study at the school.
Spending on education
The minister mentioned that Azerbaijan has increased spending on
education in recent years.
'Nearly 60 percent of Azerbaijani students get an education at
the public expense. Investing in education is the most powerful
investment in the future, and our country pays great attention to
this,' he said.
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