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Romania-Moldova education reforms

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In late July 2026, Romania’s Ministry of Education opened a public consultation on a draft procedure that would allow allowing school principals, deputy directors, inspectors and other administrators to receive partial or total exemption from teaching duties. The proposal outlines conditions, documentation and reporting requirements intended duties to free leaders for focus on management, project work, projects, or union activities and other non‑teaching responsibilities. At the same time, Moldova’s activities. Concurrently, Moldova has implemented several educational reforms. The Ministry of Education and Research announced an overhaul of its overhauled textbook selection and procurement rules. The new framework raises procurement, raising the quality weight to 90% (down from price), permits early preview of 25% of a book, requires pilot testing and public consultation, strengthens the National Committee for Textbook Acquisition, and earmarks about earmarking 150 million lei for roughly 80 new titles. By mid-August, Between 11–13 August, Moldova expanded its textbook reform efforts by launching launched a training program for over 250 authors from 11–13 August. Supported authors, supported by experts from Estonia, the initiative aims Estonian experts, to certify authors and modernize content, graphic requirements, content and digital resources. According to Secretary General Galina Rusu, Rusu noted the goal is to shift the focus from rote memorization toward practical application and understanding. application. To mark commemorate the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Moldova's independence, the Ministry announced that the 2026–2027 school year will commence begin on September 1 with a thematic lesson titled “Independence That Unites Us.” Designed for grades I–XII in all public and private institutions, the lesson focuses on three pillars: “The Path to Independence,” “Symbols and Values of Independence,” and “Independence That Unites Us.” In collaboration Developed with the Council of Europe, the Ministry is providing didactic materials curriculum covers the path to help teachers emphasize independence, state symbols, and democratic values, civic responsibility, values. In late August, the Ministry hosted the fourth National Forum of Teaching Staff, themed “35 Years of Independence: history, identity and national identity. 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.

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  1. 2026-08-25 08:15 UTC Romania-Moldova education reforms
  2. 2026-08-17 07:06 UTC Romania-Moldova education reforms
  3. 2026-08-11 14:17 UTC Romania-Moldova education reforms
  4. 2026-07-30 13:32 UTC Romania‑Moldova education reforms

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