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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. 

In pictures | Education in the shadow of early marriage

A few brave Yazidi women in Armenia have bucked tradition and sought a university education, to uplift not only themselves but their whole community.

In pictures | Education in the shadow of early marriage

A few brave Yazidi women in Armenia have bucked tradition and sought a university education, to uplift not only themselves but their whole community.

Abkhazia goes back to school

Parents in Abkhazia had complained of school closures, after their children were not offered alternative ways to learn.

Abkhazia goes back to school

Parents in Abkhazia had complained of school closures, after their children were not offered alternative ways to learn.

Baku State University expels student for dance with Azerbaijani flag

Classes in Azerbaijani universities are being held online due to COVID-19 quarantine regulations.

Baku State University expels student for dance with Azerbaijani flag

Classes in Azerbaijani universities are being held online due to COVID-19 quarantine regulations.

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.

Datablog | Georgian parents are concerned about online learning

Georgia has postponed the reopening of schools in major cities due to a new surge in the pandemic.

Datablog | Georgian parents are concerned about online learning

By Elene Ergeshidze

Georgia has postponed the reopening of schools in major cities due to a new surge in the pandemic.

As COVID-19 numbers stabilise Armenia goes back to school 

Armenia’s schools open their doors for the first time since March, but under a list of harsh new restrictions. 

As COVID-19 numbers stabilise Armenia goes back to school 

Armenia’s schools open their doors for the first time since March, but under a list of harsh new restrictions. 

School cancelled in major cities after massive COVID-19 spike in Georgia

Authorities are wary of reimposing a lockdown and ‘don’t plan’ to introduce ‘strict economic restrictions’. 

School cancelled in major cities after massive COVID-19 spike in Georgia

Authorities are wary of reimposing a lockdown and ‘don’t plan’ to introduce ‘strict economic restrictions’.