Brno City Council To Host a Series of Seminars For Parents Of Future First Graders
The City of Brno is hosting eight online seminars to assist parents of children about to start first grade. The seminars are running for the fifth year. Credit:Freepik Brno, Jan…
Brno Student Wins National Award For Thesis On The Circular Economy
A student from Brno has won an award for the most interesting thesis in the Czech Republic. The thesis focuses on the circular economy, and what factors should be considered…
In Brief: Two Montessori Schools To Open In Brno
The South Moravian Region has approved the establishment of two schools where the educational method of Maria Montessori will be taught. Photo: Jiří Nantl. Credit: Brno, Oct 20 (BD) -…
Teachers’ Salaries Continue To Rise In The Czech Republic
According to the Czech Statistical Organisation, the average gross monthly pay for teachers in the Czech Republic in 2020 was CZK 43,318, an increase of 9% compared to 2019. Photo Credit:…
Ministry Of Health Issues Safety Guidelines For New Academic Year
The government has approved the Ministry of Health's safety guidelines for the beginning of the school year, including rules related to the wearing of masks and comprehensive preventive testing. The…
Students May Return to School in March with Blanket Antigen Testing
Students in the Czech Republic may return to full-time teaching in March, on condition of comprehensive and regular testing of pupils and staff. Students will return in phases depending on…
The Bright Side: Czech Republic Making Clear Progress In Education
Exceptional success in maths, science and reading, gender equality in school enrollment, the lowest rate of school drop-outs of OECD countries. The Czech education system has shown great progress in…
MUNI Rector Martin Bareš Criticises “Unambitious” Vaccination Plan
Martin Bareš, Rector of Masaryk University (MUNI), has expressed concerns over an “unambitious” vaccination plan in the Czech Republic. As the future is still uncertain, even for the Autumn semester…
Education in Hard Times Part II: How An Elementary School Has Been Dealing With The Pandemic
Behind screens without seeing their students, elementary school teachers in Brno have been trying hard to keep the quality of education during the pandemic as close as possible to normal…
City of Brno’s Integration of Foreigners II Project Begins With A Focus On Education
The City of Brno’s project for the integration of foreigners will begin with efforts to integrate the children of foreigners in the city schools. This is the first step towards…