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Slovak Ministry of Education defends teacher safety measures
The Slovak Ministry of Education has responded to concerns raised by the Slovak Chamber of Teachers following a recent attack at a primary school in Staškove. The Ministry rejected claims that the state is failing to address teacher safety or student risk behavior, asserting that specific measures are in place.
New regulations introduced in January include sanctions for the gross insult, defamation, or physical assault of pedagogical staff. To support schools, the Ministry has allocated over 29 million euros for school support teams through late 2026. Since 2021, the number of social pedagogues in the country has increased by 77 percent, while school psychologists and special educators have also seen significant growth.
In a separate incident at Matej Bel Primary School in Šamorín, Principal Marta Izsófová addressed rumors regarding police intervention. She clarified that police presence was not due to an immediate threat but was part of an investigation into a verbal conflict between students. The school is cooperating with police and social services to resolve the matter.
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Marta Izsófová · Matej Bel Primary School · Slovak Chamber of Teachers · Slovak Ministry of Education · Staškove
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Over 29 million euros are allocated for school support teams for the period from September to December 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police presence at Matej Bel Primary School in Šamorín was related to investigating a verbal conflict between students, not an immediate threat. news.refresher.sk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The number of social pedagogues has increased by 77 percent since 2021.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education has introduced sanctions for the gross insult, defamation, or assault of pedagogical and professional staff.