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Greece and Cyprus 2026-2027 school year preparations

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As preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year continue, Greece and Cyprus are implementing various administrative and structural reforms. In Greece, Minister of Education Sofia Zacharaki has announced the recruitment of approximately 30,000 substitute teachers, with 6,000 more expected by late September. The Ministry is also launching ‘EduPlan’, a digital tool for five-year educational forecasting, and the ‘Vision for the New School’ initiative to explore artificial intelligence and a new National Baccalaureate. A central component of these reforms is the National Dialogue concerning the ‘New Lyceum’ and ‘National Diploma’. Minister Zacharaki announced that the Dialogue Committee’s Interim Report will be submitted for consultation with political parties and educational bodies. This reform aims to shift secondary education toward 21st-century skills and critical thinking. The proposed National Diploma could replace current minimum entry requirements by evaluating a student’s entire academic journey through a digital student folder. ~~To facilitate this,~~ Expanding on these strategic goals, Minister Zacharaki recently announced a ~~digital platform is expected to be operational by the end~~ nationwide day of ~~September~~ athletic activities for public feedback. Further academic restructuring involves changes to the 2027 Panhellenic Examinations and the reclassification of Schools, Departments, and Admission Directions, including the integration of Military Schools into specific scientific fields. As September 25 titled ‘A Leap Towards the ~~new school year begins, political leaders~~ Future’. The initiative focuses on personal development through symbolic activities, such as ~~PASOK President Nikos Androulakis have called~~ a simultaneous long jump, with adaptations for ~~cross-party cooperation to strengthen public education as~~ students with disabilities. Regarding curriculum and standards, the Minister noted that primary school textbooks may undergo changes via a ~~means~~ ‘Multiple Textbook’ model to ~~combat demographic challenges.~~ provide educators with more choices, subject to scientific review. Additionally, ~~regional education officials have emphasized~~ the ~~importance of special education and physical health~~ government has set a target to improve Greek student performance in ~~creating supportive learning environments.~~ PISA rankings, aiming to reach the top 25% in Europe by 2030.

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