Italy's Parliament debates 'ginnasio' reinstatement and Latin teaching reforms

The right‑wing Fratelli d'Italia party has introduced a bill to restore the historic term “ginnasio” for the first two years of the classical liceo, arguing that the name is essential to the school’s identity. Critics contend the move is symbolic, diverting attention from deeper challenges such as inequality, teacher shortages, and digital transformation in Italian education.

At the same time, the new National Guidelines for the first cycle re‑introduce Latin into middle‑school curricula, prompting teachers to seek more engaging, student‑centred methods. Proposals include inductive grammar teaching, text‑based learning, and the use of digital resources to make the language more accessible and relevant to learners.