Hungarian Education Minister Judit Lannert pledged imminent salary increases for school staff, while National Education Director Péter Magyar encouraged students to engage actively during the country’s official school year opening ceremony. The announcements aim to address workforce retention and boost educational standards.
Judit Lannert discusses the reform of the education system, stating that the era of centralization is coming to an end, following a report by the Ministry of Education and Child Affairs that revealed systemic shortcomings.
Judit Lannert has disclosed that she acquired her valuable properties, including an apartment in Buda and a holiday home in Balaton, primarily through inheritances.
Judit Lannert announced that the chancellery system in Hungarian vocational training will be abolished. This change aims to reform the current educational structure.
Judit Lannert stated that there are no plans to abolish church-maintained or 6- and 8-grade schools, following a meeting organized by Rita Rubovszky between the education minister and church school representatives.
Judit Lannert and Gergely Gulyás engaged in a public debate on Facebook regarding which of their respective governments was more 'communist.' The discussion centered on issues of reading comprehension and the controversy surrounding six and eight-year grammar schools.
Hungarian minister Judit Lannert revealed that the inclusion of the word 'children' in her ministry's name was her personal request. She also discussed the state's disproportionate spending on higher education compared to early childhood support.
Judit Lannert met with a representative of the PDSZ (Democratic Union of Teachers) to discuss reducing the burdens on teachers and students, agreeing that significant tension, unspoken problems, and a loss of trust have accumulated in the education sector.
Minister Judit Lannert introduced the new State Secretary for Public Education and her team, who will be responsible for reforming the public education system in Hungary. The new State Secretary's vision emphasizes making schools truly general.
Judit Lannert announced the appointment of Zsuzsanna Naderi, an economist and auditor with nearly thirty years of experience, as the new Secretary of State responsible for vocational training and adult learning.
Hungarian minister-designate Judit Lannert stated her goal for an open, modern, and internationally competitive education system, ahead of her hearing by the Education Committee.
Education Minister Judit Lannert leads the nationwide start of the academic year at an event in Nagykanizsa, where prominent political figures including Péter Magyar are expected to attend.
The Hungarian government is reorganizing the Klebelsberg Center, and the management of education will be transferred to Judit Lannert's ministry, with district leader positions now open for application.
Hungarian Minister Judit Lannert announced that outdoor programs in children's camps should be moved indoors where possible, as authorities consider modifying vocational training practices due to the ongoing heatwave.
Recent ministerial asset declarations in Hungary have revealed significant holdings, including over 100 million forints in securities for Judit Lannert and a noble diploma for Bálint Ruff. Other declarations showed substantial land ownership and inherited securities.
The National University of Public Service will hold discussions with Judit Lannert regarding the future of teacher training and further education programs at the institution, following reports that these programs will cease.
Judit Lannert, an education expert, emphasizes the need for leadership changes at the institutional level and updates to the new National Core Curriculum (NAT) to include civic knowledge, healthy living, financial literacy, social sciences, and media literacy.
On Teachers' Day, Hungarian Education Minister Judit Lannert greeted educators with a bouquet of flowers and promises of autonomy and appreciation, emphasizing a system built on trust and professionalism.
The Hungarian government is reviewing the performance evaluation system for teachers, with Minister Judit Lannert stating the current system involves too much administration and lacks genuine professional feedback.
Hungarian Minister Judit Lannert introduced two new leaders for the Ministry of Education and Child Affairs: Benedek Bulcsú Balázs as administrative state secretary and Kapronczai Balázs as parliamentary state secretary.
Judit Lannert has ordered an investigation into a 45 billion forint textbook contract in Hungary. The decision comes amidst scrutiny over the significant financial agreement.
Judit Lannert has announced the appointment of the new state secretary responsible for early childhood well-being. This individual will oversee policies and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of young children.
Judit Lannert, a prospective health minister in Hungary, voiced strong criticism regarding the current system of daily physical education during her hearing. She articulated why she considers the existing framework to be counterproductive.
Péter Magyar has nominated Judit Lannert to serve as the education minister in the prospective Tisza government. This nomination has been met with various reactions, including praise from teacher movements and unions.
Hungarian education minister Judit Lannert shared a video showcasing the lavish former office of Katalin Novák at the State Secretariat for Families, likening it to a four-star hotel rather than a workplace.
The ministry led by Judit Lannert has reviewed the Orbán government's 45 billion forint textbook procurement. As a result, KELLO and Alföldi Nyomda have renounced the exclusivity granted in the agreement.
Statements by Judit Lannert regarding church schools and six- and eight-year gymnasiums have sparked debate, with the main issue being the development of disadvantaged students and the separation of the middle class.
Hungarian Minister Judit Lannert met with rectors to discuss the reform of the higher education foundation system, aiming to reintegrate Hungarian students, educators, and researchers into Erasmus and Horizon programs.
Hungary's Minister of Education and Children's Affairs, Judit Lannert, announced on Facebook that teacher training will be phased out from the National University of Public Service and its monopoly on teacher further training will be abolished.
The Hungarian government has taken the first step towards restoring free textbook choice, with Education Minister Judit Lannert stating they want teachers to have more professional options.
Hungarian Minister Judit Lannert stated that 6- and 8-year gymnasiums primarily serve to select the elite. She announced plans to initiate a social discussion on the topic, involving young people.
Judit Lannert announced that teaching staff would again be able to review director applications, with some educators already consulted due to time constraints.
The Hungarian government has distributed tasks among its ministers, with Education and Children's Affairs Minister Judit Lannert receiving the most responsibilities, including reviewing the operations of school district centers.
Judit Lannert has appointed physicist Sándor Katz as the State Secretary for Higher Education; Katz previously served as the director of ELTE's Institute of Physics and Astronomy.
Teachers dismissed due to civil disobedience have expressed gratitude to the new Hungarian Education Minister, Judit Lannert, who pledged to restore teachers' strike rights and rehabilitate those dismissed for political reasons.
Judit Lannert, Hungary's education and child affairs minister nominee, promised to rehabilitate fired teachers and restore strike rights during her hearing before the education committee. She also indicated plans for new legislation and broad dialogue on key issues.
Former Hungarian Education Minister and MTA President József Pálinkás stated that Judit Lannert's nomination as education minister is the best news of the day, acknowledging the immense task ahead for the newly appointed education expert.