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Greek 2026-27 education reforms and school year start

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Greek ~~2026~~ 2026-27 education ~~exams~~ reforms and ~~admissions~~ school year start

The 2026-27 academic year in Greece is ~~marked~~ characterized by significant curriculum reforms, staffing efforts, and social welfare ~~initiatives~~ initiatives. The Ministry of Education has introduced an autonomous Ethics course for students exempt from Religious Studies and ~~national commemorations.~~ implemented the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in 11 public schools. To address systemic shortages, the Ministry appointed 5,259 permanent teachers and initiated a large-scale recruitment of substitute teachers, aiming for a total of 45,000 to mitigate the previously noted deficit of over 21,000 positions. Schools officially reopened on September 11, 2026, with traditional religious blessings (agiasmos), followed by the commencement of regular lessons on September 14. The academic calendar includes various national holidays, such as the October 28 anniversary, with specific regional adjustments in Thessaloniki due to the celebration of Saint Demetrios. Social support continues through the expanded ‘School Meals’ program, managed by the Ministry of Social Cohesion and ~~Family, has commenced distribution across approximately 2,000~~ Family. Covering 1,982 primary schools ~~in 160 municipalities. The~~ and special education units, the program ~~aims to provide~~ provides up to 240,000 daily ~~meals, selecting schools based on socioeconomic and geographic criteria~~ meals to ~~avoid social stigmatization.~~ support student nutrition and prevent dropout. To ensure ~~food~~ safety, ~~three-member~~ Receiving Committees ~~at each school monitor delivery conditions, while OPEKA~~ and the Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) ~~conduct inspections of production and transport. Minister Domna Michailidou emphasized that~~ monitor the ~~priority is providing safe, balanced meals to serve as daily support for families.~~ entire distribution chain. Student engagement ~~continues~~ remains a priority through the 13th Panhellenic and European School Sports Day, themed ‘Jump towards the Future’. ~~Activities include obstacle courses~~ This initiative promotes physical activity and inclusion through various athletic ~~matches to promote teamwork and healthy lifestyles. Preparations are also underway for the October 28 national holiday. As the holiday falls on a Wednesday, commemorative school~~ events ~~are scheduled for Tuesday, October 27. Attendance is mandatory for students~~ across ~~all educational levels, including kindergartens, primary, and secondary schools; absences during ceremonies will be marked as unjustified. These celebrations aim to honor~~ the historical events of 1940 and the Greek refusal of the Italian ultimatum through flag ceremonies, speeches, and traditional songs. Parade schedules vary by city: Athens will host a student parade on October 28 at 11:00, whereas Thessaloniki will hold its student parade on October 27 due to the celebration of Saint Demetrios. Systemic challenges remain, including a shortage of approximately 21,353 teaching positions, particularly in Special Education. The academic calendar remains set with primary education running from September 11, 2026, to June 15, 2027. country.

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