Belarus must start the new academic year very actively.
Belarus must start the new academic year very actively. This was stated by the Head of State, Alexander Lukashenko, today, while receiving a report from the Minister of Education, Igor Karpenco. This was reported by a BELTA correspondent.
"One must study at all times. If the start of the academic year turns out to be rushed, it's completely bad. You remember how we finished the academic year due to coronavirus and the concerns that existed in society, especially among parents. Excessive concerns, as we understand now," the President said.
"We must start the academic year very actively, whatever it takes," the Belarusian leader stressed.
Alexander Lukashenko noted that he had invited officials for a report (the Deputy Prime Minister, Igor Petrishenko, was also present at the event) to hear, first and foremost, not about what had been done well, but about the specific problems that still need to be resolved on the eve of the academic year.
"I sincerely ask you to ensure that children go to school with some kind of outwardly equal status. Children from wealthy families should not differ from children from poorer families. We need to help where help is needed. Especially poor families, large families. Although I don't know how else to help large families anymore – we have such a social package from the state that no other state has," the President noted.
He drew attention to the fact that enterprises have also joined in providing assistance in preparing children for school. "From agricultural enterprises to large industrial ones – everyone is helping. Some will pack a backpack, some will buy school uniforms for the children, some will contribute some money. It happens in different ways, but everyone has joined in this, despite the fact that several thousand people are wandering the streets and trying to turn the situation to their advantage," Alexander Lukashenko said.
As Igor Karpenco reported, as of Friday last week, 96% of schools in the country had received readiness certificates. "This process is nearing completion. There are no serious problems with school readiness. The state has allocated the appropriate funds for this, and local authorities have worked actively. We are opening three newly built schools this year," the minister noted.