On 12 March, a round-table discussion titled ‘Implementation of the Law on Vocational Education: Legislative and Property Aspects’ was held in Poltava, focusing on practical steps for implementing the new legislation. The event was organised by the Ukrainian Association of District and Regional Councils (UAROR) in collaboration with DECIDE Project and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, with the support of the Poltava Regional State Administration and the Poltav

What will secondary education in Ternopil region look like? How can a system be built that offers students real choice? And how can these changes be implemented in practice, taking into account the specific characteristics of each community? DECIDE Project experts — Ihor Melnychuk, Petro Hotsaliuk, and Khrystyna Duda — discussed the practical steps involved in these changes during a series of visits to the Ternopil City Council, Zborivska, Vyshnivetska communities, and Zbaraz

The Memorandum provides for a broad partnership framework until 2030 within the framework of DECIDE Phase 2. The document lays the foundation for long-term, systematic cooperation aimed to comprehensively develop education at the regional level by strengthening the capacity of local governments to implement reforms in education. The partnership provides for: support for the reform of vocational education, including expert guidance on the transfer of institutional assets from

2 March, a workshop entitled ‘Reform of Specialised Senior Secondary Schools: Opportunities and Challenges for the Community’ was held in Poltava. The event was part of a training programme for heads of regional education departments. The programme ran from 17 February and brought together heads of education authorities from 57 communities. The key speakers at the event were: Nadiia Kuzmychova, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine; Valentyna Poltorak, DECIDE Pr

Which schools will continue to operate as lyceums, and which will remain as gymnasiums? What academic profiles will be available to pupils, and how can these best be implemented depending on pupils’ needs and the capabilities of the schools? How can effective communication be established with parents and local councillors? These and many other questions were discussed during consultative meetings of DECIDE Project’s expert team, organised by the Kyiv Regional State Administra

In Lviv region, career guidance means more than formal tests in the school psychologist’s office or talks about careers in the assembly hall. It is a comprehensive system where vocational education is modernised, becoming trendy and attractive. Here, forums are organised for several thousand people, attended by vocational schools, businesses, communities, teenagers and their role models. Schoolchildren visit businesses, and vocational colleges organise summer camps for the yo

The final workshop ‘Reform of Specialised Senior Secondary Schools: Opportunities and Challenges for the Community’ was held on 11 March in Poltava. The event was organised by DECIDE in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Poltava Regional State Administration and the Poltava Regional Council. The workshop marked the completion of a training course that ran from 18 February and brought together 28 communities in Poltava region, along with the

In 2020, Poltava region was selected as a pilot region for the implementation of the Swiss-Ukrainian DECIDE Project. That is where a systematic partnership began between communities, the regional authorities and the Project's expert team, with the aim of developing modern, accessible, and high-quality education. Today, this collaboration continues within Project Phase 2, running until 2030, and is opening up new opportunities for the development of education in the communitie

This was the focus of an open event held in Boryslavska community in Lviv region, which brought together experts from DECIDE, educators, school leaders, parents and community activists. Our team of experts – Maryna Zamfir, Zenovii Siryk and Tetiana Tsiupra – explained the key concept behind the creation of a specialised secondary school. During the discussion, the experts noted the high standard of the educational network in Boryslavska community. Plans are in place to establ

Healthy nutrition affects more than just the physical health of children and teenagers. A balanced diet helps them maintain their energy throughout the day, supports their concentration and emotional well-being, and fosters habits that last a lifetime. It helps them learn, play, and explore the world! Ukraine is undergoing a school nutrition reform, initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska. It is important that these changes are supported not only by the state, but also by comm