Education news, schools and universities of Kyiv region and Ukraine
Of the nearly 213,000 applicants recommended for admission, only 73,000 secured state-funded places, while the rest must decide by August 11 whether to pay tens of thousands of hryvnias annually for their education.
The President of the Association of Dietitians of Ukraine Oleg Shvets stated that healthy people can eat watermelon without any restrictions — there is only one guideline: their own well-being.
One person could submit multiple applications — so the 28% "growth" does not mean 28% more applicants. What's more interesting is this: demand for engineering specialties is growing faster than for management and psychology.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Šimkus proposes reviewing the 2022 school curriculum: remove texts glorifying Russian imperial wars and add Shevchenko.
# Catamnestic Observation is Not Just Another "Routine Checkup," But Structured Monitoring of Child Development Up to 3-7 Years. And It's Needed Not Only for Premature Infants.
A bill has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada that would make mathematics an optional subject on the national standardized test (NMT). Education Minister Lisoviay called this absurd, while experts drew a direct line between school mathematics and the country's defense capability.
# English Translation Irpin lyceum students gained access to a course taught by practicing lawyers — not as a career guidance program, but as a practical tool. It is significant that Irpin, where thousands of families faced property disputes, inheritance cases, and compensation claims after 2022, became the venue for such an experiment.
The first 30 seconds after an injury often determine the outcome. The National Resistance has launched free courses for civilians — teaching how to apply a tourniquet and provide first aid; instructional videos have been added to the initiative.
The Memorialization Sector of the Irpin City Council conducted a themed tour for children from the "Kazka" kindergarten. We explain why such initiatives are not merely an emotional gesture but part of the long-term work to restore civic solidarity after 2022.
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration and the Swiss‑Ukrainian DECIDE project signed a new four‑year memorandum that sets a roadmap for reforms through 2030. It is an investment in human capital and a tool for retaining talent in communities during reconstruction.
The Oleksandr Pashchynskyi Charitable Foundation and the NGO Association of Women of Ukraine "DIYA". Kyiv Region signed a memorandum that opens practical pathways for scholarships, grants and educational programs — what this means for families and schools in Irpin.
The Ministry of Education and Science commission unanimously approved the funding — this is not merely repairs, but an investment in uninterrupted learning and the protection of children in Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka.
On World School Meals Day, the Irpin community reviewed spending and oversight mechanisms: who pays, what children eat, and how food waste is being reduced.
Cohesive play by 7th–9th grade girls, systematic preparation and the coach’s support — why the victory of Irpin’s girls’ volleyball team is important for the Bucha district and what comes next.
Irpin Lyceum of Innovative Technologies announced enrollment for 10th grades as part of a pilot project — we explain who can apply, what the conditions are, and why this is important for the reform of the senior profile secondary school.
Constructing a shelter is not a cosmetic renovation but an investment in children's safety and the community's recovery. We break down the figures, timelines, and next steps.
Fifth‑grade student Andriy Kovernyk of class 5‑A created a Telegram bot that responds exclusively with quotes from Kobzar. It’s a simple but telling example of how the school is using technology to preserve cultural memory and foster media literacy ahead of Taras Shevchenko’s birthday.
Practical training in cybersecurity and drone operations by the National Guard unit "Khartiya" is not a trendy initiative but an investment in security and in rebuilding the community. We explain what is happening and why it matters.
Maria Kovalenko, a student at the Irpin Lyceum of Innovative Technologies, has been selected for the nationwide project "Iron Shift." This is an example of how scientific achievements and civic commitment are being transformed into the skills the country needs today.
Eleven prize places — these are not merely isolated victories but a signal of a substantive trend in Irpin’s school science. We report who won the awards and why it matters for the region.
School holidays in the capital are scheduled from March 23 to 29. We explain which programs have been prepared for children, why the decision was made now, and what it means for parents and schools.
After heavy shelling and damage to CHP‑4, some schools lost heating. Kyiv introduced two measures — distance learning and an "educational migration" scheme — so children don't sit in the cold and don't lose in‑person schooling. We explain how it works and why it matters for parents and teachers.
After the large-scale attack on February 12 that left 315 educational buildings without heating, the capital is consolidating institutions across five districts. We explain how the scheme works, which districts were hit hardest, and what this means for parents and schools.
Putting emotions aside — this is not an isolated incident, but a risk of ideological subversion of education and of children's safety. The ombudsman has issued inquiries following an investigative journalism probe and social media posts.
The abbreviation "6‑7" was the top entry on the 50th list of Lake Superior State University. It's not just a linguistic novelty — it's a signal about how social media shape communication and why, in times of instability, the precision of language matters.
This is not just a change of signage: the Ministry of Culture’s decision follows new laws banning Russian imperial symbolism and establishes a legal precedent for other cultural institutions. We explain precisely what was adopted and what practical consequences the new name will have.