Kravtsov: No Forced Removal of Students After 9th Grade
Russian Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov stated that there will be no forced removal of students from schools after the 9th grade, emphasizing that all students have the right to full secondary education and that selection into profile 10th-grade classes must not hinder continued schooling.
Consensus
- There will be no artificial 'pushing out' of students from schools after the 9th grade in Russia.
- The choice of further education path after the 9th grade must be voluntary.
- Every child has the right to full secondary general education.
- Selection into profile 10th-grade classes is allowed only with in-depth study of specific subjects.
- Such selection must not become an obstacle to continuing education.
- If a school lacks available places, regional and municipal authorities must provide a student with a place in another accessible school.
- The situation is under constant monitoring.
- The Supreme Court of Russia previously ruled that denying admission to the 10th grade solely due to the school's profile status is unlawful.
Points of divergence
- More than 60% of 9th graders now choose colleges and technical schools, citing real prospects, modern programs, high-tech equipment, and guaranteed employment. — interfax
- Elena Yampolskaya, presidential advisor, stated that the issue of forced removal of students from 10th grade is closed following President Putin's remarks. — interfax
- President Putin emphasized the need to create conditions for students to develop interest in vocational professions, noting high demand for mid-level specialists and skilled workers with high salaries. — interfax
- This academic year includes several changes: an AI module, elimination of homework, and removal of behavior grades. — vm
- President Putin previously called on not to 'push out' students from 10th grades and stressed the need to foster interest in vocational careers. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Kravtsov: There will be no artificial 'squeezing' after the ninth grade — Вечерняя Москва
- Kravtsov ruled out 'squeezing' students out of schools, but noted interest in vocational education — Интерфакс
- Kravtsov stated that no "squeezing" out of schools after the 9th grade will take place — Москва 24
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