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Hungary education reforms: curriculum, autonomy, and schools

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Education Minister Judit Lannert is leading a comprehensive reform of the Hungarian education system, focusing on curriculum overhauls, exam redesigns, and digital integration. The reform agenda includes reviewing high school structures, modernizing the National Core Curriculum, and reforming the high school graduation exam (érettségi) to prioritize 21st-century competencies. Recent developments include a 14-point primary education package introduced by State Secretary Marietta Kókayné Lányi. This initiative promotes child-centered learning through flexible morning starts, longer breaks, increased physical activity, and experiential learning. While the package recommends measures such as 35-minute lessons and minimal weekend homework, individual schools maintain the autonomy to implement specific elements based on local needs. Legislative changes have also restored the authority of teaching staffs to approve pedagogical programs, organizational rules, and annual work plans. In ~~the early childhood sector,~~ September 2026, Lannert announced that teacher training programs will be discontinued at the ~~Ministry is preparing a proposal~~ National University of Public Service. The ministry aims to ~~return decision-making power regarding school readiness~~ transition these programs to ~~parents and kindergarten teachers. Starting in the 2027/2028 school year, if both~~ other institutions to create a ~~parent~~ more “unified, transparent, and ~~teacher agree a child is ready,~~ high-quality training system” and to strengthen training regarding special educational needs. Additionally, the ~~Educational Authority will no longer need~~ ministry plans to ~~make~~ simplify university admission processes to attract talent to the ~~final determination. On August 20,~~ profession. Regarding early childhood and school entry, new legislative ~~amendments entered into force~~ proposals aim to ~~increase the organizational and professional autonomy~~ reform mandatory enrollment rules. To address criticisms of ~~educational institutions, expanding employer rights for principals and restoring collective rights for employees. Amidst these changes, educators have launched~~ a ~~petition to Judit Lannert demanding~~ 2020 regulation that ~~the selection of state school principals be decided~~ mandated enrollment for children turning six by ~~teaching staff rather than district administrations. As the 2026/2027 academic year begins,~~ August 31, the ~~school calendar is set~~ new system would allow a child to ~~run from September 1 through June 18, 2027, comprising 180 instructional days and including autumn, winter,~~ remain in kindergarten if both parents and ~~spring breaks. Following~~ teachers agree. If a disagreement occurs, an expert examination will facilitate the ~~appointment of 359 new principals for state-maintained institutions, individual educators continue~~ decision. This change seeks to ~~reflect on~~ reduce the ~~profession, with some returning to teaching after hiatuses caused by status law regulations.~~ administrative burdens and inconsistencies previously required for requesting an extra year in kindergarten.

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