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Türkiye begins 2026-2027 academic year with new measures
As the 2026-2027 academic year begins in Türkiye, various regional and national measures have been implemented to support students and educators. The Ministry of National Education has set the teacher preparation allowance at 8,665.32 TL, with payment processes beginning in September.
Local municipalities are focusing on student safety and accessibility. In Mersin, metropolitan authorities are conducting strict inspections of school service vehicles to ensure compliance with safety regulations, including seat belts and first aid kits. In Sarıkamış, the municipality continues its program of providing free school shuttle services four times a day to reduce the economic burden on families.
Infrastructure and academic support also vary by region. In Diyarbakır, approximately 200 schools underwent maintenance and repair work totaling 290 million TL. Additionally, various youth academies are providing free exam preparation and educational support to disadvantaged students.
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Abdulkadir Uraloğlu · Diyarbakır · Mersin Metropolitan Municipality · Ministry of National Education · Oğlaklı · Salih Sadoğlu · Sarıkamış · Sarıkamış Municipality · Serdar Kılıç · Turkey · Yusuf Tekin
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Twenty-nine new schools were opened for education by September. www.tigrishaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maintenance and repair work costing 290 million lira was conducted in approximately 200 schools. www.tigrishaber.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 9 million textbooks were distributed to schools in the province.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Diyarbakır has 1,837 schools serving 460,000 students and 28,300 teachers. www.tigrishaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 2026-2027 academic year in Diyarbakır began on Monday, September 14. www.tigrishaber.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Six schools are currently serving the Oğlaklı region to support residents of new housing units. www.tigrishaber.com