Greece Education Minister announces new school year reforms

Greek education reforms school year preparations teacher appointments EduPlan AI educational infrastructure

Greek Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki has presented a comprehensive plan for the upcoming school year, affecting over 1.27 million students and 145,000 permanent teachers across 13,842 school units. Key measures include 5,259 new permanent teacher appointments and a goal of hiring approximately 30,000 substitute teachers. The plan also highlights infrastructure improvements, such as the renovation of 669 school units, the introduction of lockers in primary schools, and the expansion of digital tools, including the pilot implementation of the 'EduPlan. AI' system and free state language certification for 9th-grade students.

Other initiatives include the introduction of the International Baccalaureate in 11 schools, the development of the 'National Diploma', and the expansion of public evening schools. The Minister also announced a vision for a 'New School' focused on 21st-century skills, innovation, and technology.

Opposition party PASOK-KINAL has criticized the presentation, with spokesperson Stefanos Parastatidis questioning the accuracy of teacher vacancy calculations and the readiness of the EduPlan. AI system. PASOK also raised concerns regarding the implementation timeline for the 'Multiple Textbook' reform, scheduled for September 2027, and the management of non-state universities following recent court decisions.

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Greece · Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports · PASOK · PASOK-KINAL · PASOK-Movement for Change · Sofia Zacharaki · Stefanos Parastatidis

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Federation of Teachers (DOE) President Nikos Vourdoumpas expressed concern over the lack of meetings with political leadership since May 2025. www.alfavita.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Teachers are demanding salary increases and improvements to the evaluation system. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The Greek Ministry of Education is scheduled to hold meetings with public school teachers on August 25 and 26. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.alfavita.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] A new ministerial decision aims to unify the framework for educational activities outside of school units. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Teachers are concerned that new regulations will increase administrative burdens such as committees and reports. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The upcoming legislation concerns the new Lyceum and the National Graduation Certificate (Ethniko Apolytirio). www.thenewspaper.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Educators are seeking equal rights for permanent and substitute teachers. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] A multi-bill from the Ministry of Education is expected to be put up for public consultation in late August or early September. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr