# Romania-Moldova education reforms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romaniamoldova-education-reforms
> Updated: 2026-08-24T13:35:10.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 5.

In late July 2026, Romania’s Ministry of Education opened a public consultation on a draft procedure allowing school administrators to receive partial or total exemption from teaching duties to focus on management, projects, or union activities.

Concurrently, Moldova has implemented several educational reforms. The Ministry of Education and Research overhauled textbook procurement, raising the quality weight to 90% and earmarking 150 million lei for new titles. Between 11–13 August, Moldova launched a training program for over 250 authors, supported by Estonian experts, to modernize content and digital resources. Secretary General Galina Rusu noted the goal is to shift from rote memorization toward practical application.

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of Moldova's independence, the 2026–2027 school year will begin on September 1 with a thematic lesson titled “Independence That Unites Us.” Developed with the Council of Europe, the curriculum covers the path to independence, state symbols, and democratic values. 

In late August, the Ministry hosted the fourth National Forum of Teaching Staff, themed “35 Years of Independence: history, identity and national dignity.” The forum included discussions on education's role in a democratic state and featured awards for the “Noi suntem Europa” (We are Europe) competition. This contest recognized 170 students from 23 regions who produced videos highlighting the cultural and traditional ties between Moldova and the European Union.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Moldova hosts National Forum of Teaching Staff and student awards

Moldova's Ministry of Education held the National Forum of Teaching Staff, celebrating 35 years of independence and awarding students in the ‘Noi suntem Europa’ video competition.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-hosts-national-forum-of-teaching-staff-and-student-awards

### 2026-08-16: Moldova to mark 35 years of independence with special school lesson

Moldovan schools will start the 2026–2027 academic year with a special lesson titled ‘Independence that Unites Us’ to commemorate 35 years of national independence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-to-launch-20262027-school-year-with-independence-themed-lesson

### 2026-08-11: Moldova launches textbook reform training for 250 authors

Moldova's Ministry of Education is training over 250 textbook authors to reform school materials, focusing on clarity, digital resources, and practical application with support from Estonian experts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-launches-textbook-reform-training-for-250-authors

### 2026-07-30: Moldova's Education Ministry unveils 'Independence that Unites' first lesson

Moldova's Education Ministry set the 2026‑27 school year's first lesson on “Independence that Unites,” with nationwide implementation and online teacher workshops, urged by State Secretary Valentina Olaru.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldovas-education-ministry-unveils-independence-that-unites-first-lesson

### 2026-07-30: Romania and Moldova unveil education reforms on school director duties and textbook procurement

Romania proposes exempting school directors from teaching duties, while Moldova plans to revamp textbook procurement, emphasizing quality over price.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-and-moldova-unveil-education-reforms-on-school-director-duties-and-textbook-procurement

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