
The start of the new school year for the 2024-2025 season has been accompanied not only by the joy of the students who sat down on the school benches for the first time, but also by the first reactions as soon as the school bell rang.
The president of the country, Bajram Begaj , posted on the social network Facebook his congratulations to "teachers and students and especially those who start the long marathon, students of the first grades".
"A generation that embraces knowledge, builds a better world and future for everyone", writes the head of state, among other things.
Begay's post:
"Best wishes and success to all students and teachers starting the new school year today!
In particular, congratulations to the first graders who begin the long, challenging, yet rewarding marathon of knowledge.
A generation that today embraces knowledge, builds a better world and future for everyone".
The head of the government, Edi Rama , has published a video on Facebook where, among other things, he states that books will be free for 238,000 students.
"GOOD MORNING and with congratulations to all the students, especially to those in the first grades who are sitting today for the first time in the school benches, teachers and parents, for a good school year, I wish you a beautiful week", writes Rama .
On the first day of the new school year, the Minister of Education and Sports, Ogerta Manastirliu , conveyed a congratulatory message to all students, teachers and parents.
In her message, the Minister emphasized the importance of quality education and the government's efforts to improve conditions in schools, focusing on the investments made to increase teaching standards. "350 thousand students sit in school benches today, while 28 thousand of them cross the threshold of the school for the first time," said the Minister. The minister pointed out that important investments have been made to improve the educational infrastructure, including the construction and reconstruction of 100 schools and other educational facilities during 2024.
"25 new schools opened their doors today, welcoming around 10,000 students and teachers." Another important focus is the inclusion of technology and innovation in education.
"We have invested in 200 schools with 216 SMART laboratories, where about 35 thousand students will benefit from the new ICT and programming programs."
The minister emphasized the salary increase for over 30 thousand teachers and efforts for their professional development through free trainings, with the aim of including 16 thousand teachers in the National Professional Development Program.
Manastirliu also mentioned the expansion of support for students with special abilities, increasing the number of assistant teachers to 2,100, as well as investments in sports fields and gyms, to promote a healthy lifestyle for all students.
In conclusion, Minister Manastirliu wished success to all students and teachers in this new educational journey, expressing the government's full support for a quality and comprehensive education.