The Hungarian Ministry of Education is working to depoliticize educational institutions, recently requesting that the mayor of Debrecen abstain from attending a local university's opening ceremony.
Judit Lannert criticized the KDNP for attempting to pass off her 2023 anti-government remarks as fresh content. She accused the party of trying to smear pedagogues through their campaign efforts.
Educational authorities will open new application rounds in October for school director roles where summer appointments were made on a temporary basis lasting up to one year.
Education authorities are offering three free training programs, urging that at least 80 percent of teachers learn to respond to severe allergic reactions.
According to the Minister of Education and Children's Affairs, school principals in Hungary will regain their employer rights, addressing past issues where salaries were reallocated for daily operational costs.
Hungarian Minister Judit Lannert met with rectors to discuss the reform of the higher education foundation system, aiming to reintegrate Hungarian students, educators, and researchers into Erasmus and Horizon programs.
The National University of Public Service will hold discussions with Judit Lannert regarding the future of teacher training and further education programs at the institution, following reports that these programs will cease.
Rubovszky Rita arranged a meeting for Lannert Judit with church school maintainers, where misunderstandings about the potential closure of church or 6-8 grade schools were clarified.
Judit Lannert and Gergely Gulyás engaged in a public debate on Facebook regarding which of their respective governments was more 'communist.' The discussion centered on issues of reading comprehension and the controversy surrounding six and eight-year grammar schools.
A Hungarian minister stated that the country's high school admission system is cruel, serves only the elite, and will be investigated, accusing the education system of committing errors or even crimes against children by forcing them into meaningless work.
Judit Lannert announced that teaching staff would again be able to review director applications, with some educators already consulted due to time constraints.
Hungarian Education Minister Lannert Judit met with representatives of the PDSZ teachers' union to discuss performance evaluation, the abolition of the teachers' chamber, and the elimination of mandatory teacher training.
Judit Lannert has ordered an investigation into a 45 billion forint textbook contract in Hungary. The decision comes amidst scrutiny over the significant financial agreement.
Judit Lannert has announced the appointment of the new state secretary responsible for early childhood well-being. This individual will oversee policies and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of young children.
Judit Lannert, a prospective health minister in Hungary, voiced strong criticism regarding the current system of daily physical education during her hearing. She articulated why she considers the existing framework to be counterproductive.
Tarr Zoltán confirmed that Rubovszky Rita was initially intended to lead the education ministry, a nomination that previously divided public opinion, before Lannert Judit was later put forward for the position.
A primary school in Csepel has terminated the employment of its director after it was revealed he hired a former head of a Fóti children's home who has been under investigation for child abuse since February.
Hungarian political figures clashed over alleged misuse of teacher welfare concerns for election campaigning, with opposition groups accusing the government of exploiting educators' grievances.
According to the Minister of Education and Children, the contracts of 467 school principals expired during the summer, but only 351 of those who applied received five-year assignments.
Hungarian education minister Judit Lannert shared a video showcasing the lavish former office of Katalin Novák at the State Secretariat for Families, likening it to a four-star hotel rather than a workplace.
The Hungarian language and literature matriculation exam has begun its transformation process. This reform aims to update and restructure the assessment for students.
Judit Lannert has disclosed that she acquired her valuable properties, including an apartment in Buda and a holiday home in Balaton, primarily through inheritances.
The Hungarian Minister of Education and Children's Affairs, Lannert Judit, met with university rectors to discuss the phase-out of university quotas, noting that rectors provided many useful suggestions during the initial consultation.
Hungary's Minister of Education and Children's Affairs, Judit Lannert, announced on Facebook that teacher training will be phased out from the National University of Public Service and its monopoly on teacher further training will be abolished.
Judit Lannert, an education expert, emphasizes the need for leadership changes at the institutional level and updates to the new National Core Curriculum (NAT) to include civic knowledge, healthy living, financial literacy, social sciences, and media literacy.
On Teachers' Day, Hungarian Education Minister Judit Lannert greeted educators with a bouquet of flowers and promises of autonomy and appreciation, emphasizing a system built on trust and professionalism.
Hungarian minister Judit Lannert revealed that the inclusion of the word 'children' in her ministry's name was her personal request. She also discussed the state's disproportionate spending on higher education compared to early childhood support.
Approximately 450 school principal applications are set to expire soon in Hungary, and there are plans to restore the faculty's right to provide opinions on new applications.
Hungarian Minister Judit Lannert introduced two new leaders for the Ministry of Education and Child Affairs: Benedek Bulcsú Balázs as administrative state secretary and Kapronczai Balázs as parliamentary state secretary.
Judit Lannert has appointed physicist Sándor Katz as the State Secretary for Higher Education; Katz previously served as the director of ELTE's Institute of Physics and Astronomy.
Judit Lannert, Hungary's education and child affairs minister nominee, promised to rehabilitate fired teachers and restore strike rights during her hearing before the education committee. She also indicated plans for new legislation and broad dialogue on key issues.
Péter Magyar has nominated Judit Lannert to serve as the education minister in the prospective Tisza government. This nomination has been met with various reactions, including praise from teacher movements and unions.
Hungary's National University of Public Service will cease its teacher training programs. The decision marks a significant shift in the country's higher education landscape for educators.
Hungarian authorities have canceled contracts with the Education Authority and the Déryné Program following widespread public backlash over alleged political interference in academia. The decision paves the way for the full restoration of the Erasmus+ student exchange program at Hungarian universities.
Hungarian Education Minister Judit Lannert pledged imminent salary increases for school staff, while National Education Director Péter Magyar encouraged students to engage actively during the country’s official school year opening ceremony. The announcements aim to address workforce retention and boost educational standards.
Judit Lannert discusses the reform of the education system, stating that the era of centralization is coming to an end, following a report by the Ministry of Education and Child Affairs that revealed systemic shortcomings.
The ministry led by Judit Lannert has reviewed the Orbán government's 45 billion forint textbook procurement. As a result, KELLO and Alföldi Nyomda have renounced the exclusivity granted in the agreement.
Recent ministerial asset declarations in Hungary have revealed significant holdings, including over 100 million forints in securities for Judit Lannert and a noble diploma for Bálint Ruff. Other declarations showed substantial land ownership and inherited securities.
Judit Lannert announced that the chancellery system in Hungarian vocational training will be abolished. This change aims to reform the current educational structure.
Judit Lannert stated that there are no plans to abolish church-maintained or 6- and 8-grade schools, following a meeting organized by Rita Rubovszky between the education minister and church school representatives.
Lannert Judit states that creating completely free textbook choice requires more time and comprehensive professional preparation, with a public call issued to expand the current textbook offerings.
Hungarian Minister Judit Lannert stated that 6- and 8-year gymnasiums primarily serve to select the elite. She announced plans to initiate a social discussion on the topic, involving young people.
Judit Lannert met with a representative of the PDSZ (Democratic Union of Teachers) to discuss reducing the burdens on teachers and students, agreeing that significant tension, unspoken problems, and a loss of trust have accumulated in the education sector.
Minister Judit Lannert introduced the new State Secretary for Public Education and her team, who will be responsible for reforming the public education system in Hungary. The new State Secretary's vision emphasizes making schools truly general.
Judit Lannert announced the appointment of Zsuzsanna Naderi, an economist and auditor with nearly thirty years of experience, as the new Secretary of State responsible for vocational training and adult learning.
The Hungarian parliament's education committee held a hearing for Lannert Judit, the prospective education and child affairs minister, who is preparing for a radical overhaul of the entire education system.
Hungarian minister-designate Judit Lannert stated her goal for an open, modern, and internationally competitive education system, ahead of her hearing by the Education Committee.
Former Hungarian Education Minister and MTA President József Pálinkás stated that Judit Lannert's nomination as education minister is the best news of the day, acknowledging the immense task ahead for the newly appointed education expert.