Starting September 1, students in grades 2–8 across Russia will…
Starting September 1, students in grades 2–8 across Russia will begin receiving behavioral evaluations, with three levels: 'exemplary,' 'acceptable,' and 'unacceptable.' The system was tested during the 2025/2026 academic year and is set to be implemented nationwide if the pilot proves successful.
Consensus
- Behavioral evaluations will be introduced for students in grades 2–8 starting September 1.
- The evaluation system uses three levels: 'exemplary,' 'acceptable,' and ' unacceptable.'
- The system was tested during the 2025–2026 academic year among students in grades 1–8.
- The most effective model identified after the pilot was the three-level system with the specified categories.
- Classroom teachers will be responsible for assigning behavioral evaluations, taking into account input from other educators and the school's advisor on upbringing.
Points of divergence
- Behavioral evaluations will be introduced in selected schools across all regions of Russia starting September 1 without mentioning a future nationwide rollout or conditions based on pilot results. — tg_moscowmap
- Nationwide implementation is contingent upon successful completion of the pilot and is scheduled for September 2027, not September 2025. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (3 sources)
- Grades for behavior will start being given to students in grades 2-8 from September 1 — Новости Москвы
- Behavioral assessment may be introduced in all Russian schools from September 2027 if pilot program succeeds — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- In Russia, from September 1st, behavior assessments will be given to students in grades 2-8 — Вести
Key entities
- Russia
- Ministry of Education
- Moscow
- RIA Novosti
- Mina
- Institute of Childhood, Family and Education
- Marina Koneva