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Slovenian national education reform
Overview
Slovenian Minister of Education, Science, and Youth, Borut Rončević, announced a comprehensive reform of the national education system, marking the first major overhaul in 25 years. Rončević cited 2025 PISA results as a “wake-up call” regarding academic achievement and knowledge quality. The proposed reform focuses on ten principles, including restoring high standards, fostering teacher autonomy, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring ideological neutrality.
As the proposal progressed, opposition from political parties such as the Left, Freedom Movement, and Social Democrats grew. Critics argued that the system requires more teachers and improved working conditions rather than what they termed “political experiments.” Specific concerns were raised regarding the potential abolition of the current nine-year primary school system. Additionally, educational experts warned that addressing literacy requires a broader approach than structural changes alone and cautioned against dismantling established systems without thorough stakeholder involvement.
Entities
Slovenia · Borut Rončević · Pisa · European Union · University of Ljubljana
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesSlovenia Education Minister Borut Rončević defends school reform
Education Minister Borut Rončević defends urgent school reforms in Slovenia, while opposition and experts warn against dismantling the nine-year system without deeper analysis and better teacher support.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesBorut Rončević announces major Slovenian education reform
Slovenian Education Minister Borut Rončević has unveiled a comprehensive reform of the national education system, citing PISA results as a catalyst for systemic change and announcing a ministry relocation.
Sources
24ur.com · delo.si · demokracija.si · maribor24.si