27 stories found
The first year of Polish President Karol Nawrocki's presidency has sharply divided the political scene, with some praising his efforts to strengthen sovereignty and others criticizing his perceived power grab. Public opinion polls show a majority of Poles are satisfied with his performance.
Poland's Minister of Education, Barbara Nowacka, has suspended the decision to close children's holiday homes. The move comes after opposition to the closures from teachers' unions and other national organizations.
Lithuanian Minister of Education, Science, and Sport Raminta Popovienė will visit Warsaw on Tuesday to meet with her Polish counterpart, Barbara Nowacka.
Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka stated that a significant majority of people support the proposed ban on mobile phones in schools.
Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski ignited controversy by comparing contemporary efforts to influence Polish youth to the actions of Adolf Hitler. His remarks drew sharp criticism, with politician Barbara Nowacka calling them a "shame for the Church."
Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, the new leader of Poland 2050, sharply criticized Education Minister Barbara Nowacka's proposal to make health education mandatory from September 1st.
Poland's Ministry of Education is accelerating work on a smartphone ban in schools and a new teacher remuneration system, including payment for overtime and school trips.
The Polish Ministry of National Education is finalizing regulations to ban the use of mobile phones in primary schools, effective September 1, 2026, according to Minister Barbara Nowacka.
Poland is moving to ban social media access for children under 15, with Education Minister Barbara Nowacka expecting the law to take effect by early 2027.
Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka criticized the President's decisions, stating they often serve the interests of the ruling party and his political ambitions rather than the interests of Poland and its citizens.
Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka announced that a Student Rights Advocate will be appointed before September 1st, despite President Karol Nawrocki's recent veto of the relevant amendment to the Education Law.
Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka stated that the Ombudsman for Children's intervention regarding a 'ice cream for good grades' initiative was a 'misunderstood equality,' defending the positive nature of the idea.
EEC Talks included discussions with prominent Polish figures such as Prime Minister Leszek Balcerowicz, Minister Barbara Nowacka, President Rafał Trzaskowski, and Ombudsman Marcin Wiącek, focusing on economic trends.
A decision by Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka to make health education mandatory in schools from September, but without a sexual health component, has reignited a political dispute over the subject.
Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka's decision regarding mandatory health education will be delayed by at least a week, despite her earlier assurance to make it by the end of March.
Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka stated that she will announce her decision regarding mandatory health education in a few days, expressing hope that a year of persuasion has been effective.
A Warsaw court has ruled that Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka must apologize to Professor Wojciech Roszkowski for her remarks about his history textbook, while he is also ordered to pay her.
Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka is proposing a ban on mobile phones in primary schools to reduce distractions during lessons, with teachers potentially granting exceptions for educational activities.
Protests are escalating worldwide, with demonstrations against mass tourism on Mallorca turning violent and Gen Z protesters in India influencing political debate. Meanwhile, Pakistan-administered Kashmir holds elections amidst protests, and Albanian police are accused of brutality during parliamentary gatherings.
Polish Minister of National Education Barbara Nowacka stated that no one in Poland would defend Volodymyr Zelensky, calling his honoring of UPA a 'reprehensible mistake' from Poland's perspective.
Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs is expected to present legislation by the end of June to implement the European digital identity wallet, which will include solutions for age verification in the Polish internet. The announcement was made by Minister of National Education Barbara Nowacka.
Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka announced plans to transform "education for security" into "defense education," emphasizing the teaching of practical skills in schools.
Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka confirmed mandatory health education for schools starting September 1st, though the curriculum notably omits the reproductive system.
Despite a presidential veto of the "Kompas Jutra" education law, Poland's Ministry of Education, led by Barbara Nowacka, plans to implement its reform through new regulations.
Poland's Minister of Education, Barbara Nowacka, announced that mobile phones will be banned in primary schools starting September 1st, a decision made shortly after a MEN diagnosis on phone usage in schools.
A court has ruled that Polish Education Minister Barbara Nowacka must apologize to Professor Wojciech Roszkowski. Roszkowski sued Nowacka over her comments regarding his 'History and Present' textbook.
Polish Minister of Education Barbara Nowacka announced that the government is working on solutions to restrict access to social media platforms for children and youth under 15 years old.