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Eskişehir protesters denounce illegal school registration fees
Members of the Eskişehir People's Representatives Assembly (THTM) held a press demonstration in front of Melahat Ünügür Middle School to protest the collection of illegal registration fees in public schools.
Pınar İnselöz, a representative of the Teacher Initiative, stated that while the Ministry of National Education prohibits registration fees, the ministry is consciously ignoring the practice. Protesters argued that schools are being categorized into 'qualified' and 'unqualified' tiers, forcing parents to pay under the guise of 'donations' to ensure better conditions for their children.
Inselöz criticized the commercialization of education, noting that basic needs like cleanliness and security are becoming dependent on the amount of money paid. The demonstration also highlighted economic pressures, citing Kamu-İş data that places the hunger limit above 38,000 TL and the poverty limit above 121,000 TL.
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Eskişehir Halk Temsilcileri Meclisi · Kamu-İş · Melihat Ünügür Ortaokulu · Ministry of National Education · Pınar İnselöz
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The current system creates a standard where cleanliness, security, and education quality are determined by the amount of money paid. dokuz8haber.net · www.istikbalgazetesi.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The hunger limit has exceeded 38,000 TL and the poverty limit has exceeded 121,000 TL. dokuz8haber.net · www.istikbalgazetesi.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Demanding registration fees is a crime. dokuz8haber.net · www.istikbalgazetesi.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of National Education is consciously ignoring the practice of charging registration fees despite a ban on such fees. dokuz8haber.net · www.istikbalgazetesi.com · www.sondakika.com