# Azerbaijan education policy and reform discussions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/azerbaijan-education-policy-and-reform-discussions > Updated: 2026-10-10T07:54:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Discussions regarding education reform in Azerbaijan have focused on financial aid, school leadership, and the quality of foundational schooling. Initially, legislative and ministerial discussions centered on revising social criteria for student education loans to better reflect a family’s actual financial capacity. Concurrently, the Minister of Science and Education emphasized that school principals must exercise professional leadership and actively manage their local social environments rather than deferring community issues to higher authorities. Subsequent discussions by deputies shifted focus toward the importance of primary education as a foundation for higher learning. These proposals advocate for increased teacher professionalism through training in digital technologies and student-centered methods, a curriculum shift from rote memorization to critical thinking, and the provision of high-quality textbooks and supportive environments for child development. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Azerbaijani deputies call for improved primary education support Azerbaijani deputies advocate for improving primary education quality by enhancing teacher training, updating curricula, and providing better support for struggling students. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azerbaijani-deputies-call-for-improved-primary-education-support ### 2026-09-11: Azerbaijan officials discuss education loan reforms and school leadership Azerbaijani officials are discussing reforms to student education loans based on real family income and emphasizing the need for school principals to proactively manage community and parental relations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azerbaijan-officials-discuss-education-loan-reforms-and-school-leadership --- Cite as: Azerbaijan education policy and reform discussions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/azerbaijan-education-policy-and-reform-discussions