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Decision to reduce Russian classes in schools leads to debate in Armenia

Some on social media have misinterpreted a Sputnik report as saying that Armenia was cutting all Russian language classes in schools.

Decision to reduce Russian classes in schools leads to debate in Armenia

Some on social media have misinterpreted a Sputnik report as saying that Armenia was cutting all Russian language classes in schools.

Lecturer accuses Yerevan State University of firing staff over opposition protests

The lecturer has claimed that the university fired around ten of his colleagues for similar reasons.

Lecturer accuses Yerevan State University of firing staff over opposition protests

The lecturer has claimed that the university fired around ten of his colleagues for similar reasons.

Change of school history subject title stirs controversy in Armenia

The government assured the public that the curriculum would not be changed.

Change of school history subject title stirs controversy in Armenia

The government assured the public that the curriculum would not be changed.

Datablog | How has Georgia changed in the last decade?

Georgians tend to believe that poverty, crime, and corruption have increased in the last decade, while affordable healthcare has become more accessible. But public data does not always match these assessments.

Datablog | How has Georgia changed in the last decade?

By Givi Silagadze

Georgians tend to believe that poverty, crime, and corruption have increased in the last decade, while affordable healthcare has become more accessible. But public data does not always match these assessments.

Armenia’s ageing sciences: can the demographic decline be reversed? 

Universities and research institutes are failing to attract young people to the sciences in Armenia.

Armenia’s ageing sciences: can the demographic decline be reversed? 

By Anna Sahakyan

Universities and research institutes are failing to attract young people to the sciences in Armenia.

Datablog | Young people in Georgia want the government to focus on education

Recently released data shows that young people in Georgia want more than they receive.

Datablog | Young people in Georgia want the government to focus on education

By Tamar Khoshtaria

Recently released data shows that young people in Georgia want more than they receive.

Kolkhozashen goes to school

One of the most remote villages in Nagorno-Karabakh has found a new sense of purpose with the unexpected arrival of a teacher from Yerevan. 

Kolkhozashen goes to school

By Ani Avetisyan

One of the most remote villages in Nagorno-Karabakh has found a new sense of purpose with the unexpected arrival of a teacher from Yerevan. 

Student boycotts school in Baku over alleged homophobic abuse

The 17-year-old is boycotting his Baku school, because of alleged years-long homophobic abuse from classmates and the school administration.

Student boycotts school in Baku over alleged homophobic abuse

The 17-year-old is boycotting his Baku school, because of alleged years-long homophobic abuse from classmates and the school administration.

Demand for free meals at schools causes stir in Georgia

The policy has been adopted as a campaign promise by United National Movement Tbilisi mayoral candidate Nika Melia. 

Demand for free meals at schools causes stir in Georgia

The policy has been adopted as a campaign promise by United National Movement Tbilisi mayoral candidate Nika Melia. 

Violets for megabytes: online learning in Georgia leaves students disconnected

A lack of internet access in the high mountains of Adjara and the financial burden on teachers and families mean many children are losing out on their education.

Violets for megabytes: online learning in Georgia leaves students disconnected

By Tamuna Chkareuli

A lack of internet access in the high mountains of Adjara and the financial burden on teachers and families mean many children are losing out on their education.