Estonian meat producer launched a product line for children that meets new dietary requirements
Nõo Lihatööstus has introduced a new series of children's products that comply with Estonia's updated nutritional guidelines for schools and kindergartens.
MARTIN EHALA ⟩ The constitutional right to education must be ensured for the youth of Ida-Viru
To ensure the right to education for the youth of Ida-Viru, schools need to be state-run and staffed with teachers who speak Estonian and support pro-Estonian ideals.
Swimming pools, schools, and beauty salons: The Health Board is focusing on six critical areas
The Estonian Health Board has identified six key sectors for health risk monitoring and oversight for 2026.
If you want peace, prepare for war
The article criticizes the decline of national defense education in Estonian schools, emphasizing its negative impact on youth's willingness to defend the country.
EPKK and the Rural Affairs Committee invite schools and kindergartens to talk to children about agriculture on Thursday
The Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce, together with the Rural Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu, is encouraging all schools and kindergartens in Estonia to focus more on agriculture and food production.
TIIT TAMMARU ⟩ Learning Together! Estonian and Russian-speaking youth must attend school together
The article discusses Estonia's decision to implement Estonian-language education in all schools to promote integration between Estonian and Russian-speaking youth.
Estonian University Introduces Engineering to High School Students in Tartu County
Estonian University is conducting engineering courses with three high schools in Tartu County to introduce students to modern technologies.
Tiit Land: an engineer is born in first grade
Tiit Land argues that a lack of engineering skills in Estonian schools is hindering economic productivity and long-term strategic goals.
State Audit: Euro Millions Will Not Save Estonia from Engineer Shortage
A recent audit by the Estonian State Audit Office indicates that despite a significant investment in engineering education, the country will not resolve its engineer shortage unless the foundational math and science education in primary schools improves.
Experiment in Estonian Schools: What Happens When Students Take the Spoon Themselves in the School Cafeteria?
Estonian schools are implementing a program where students will cook their own meals in school cafeterias to address mental health issues related to food relationships.
MARTIN EHALA ⟩ Education officials should be sent to school
The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research proposed the partial elimination of numerical grading in primary and basic schools, highlighting a disconnect between officials and practitioners.
Technical Glitches Disrupted the Basic School E-Exam
The Estonian Education and Youth Board has begun trial exams to assess the readiness of schools and the examination information system for the transition to online exams next year, but faced some technical issues during the first English e-exam.
The plan is to change the grading system in primary schools: "As soon as a student has a grade, they no longer care, as they cannot make sense of learning"
The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research plans to replace traditional grading with verbal assessments in lower grades to better support students from non- Estonian speaking homes.
High schools must change admission conditions due to SAIS 3 problems
Estonian high schools are required to alter their admission conditions following technical issues with the national admission system, SAIS 3, which delayed the announcement of these conditions.
JÜRI GINTER ⟩ Is mandatory foreign language B in schools still necessary?
The article questions the necessity of mandatory foreign language B in Estonian schools, sparked by a daughter's inquiry about its practical use.
Vocational School Leader: With Estonian Language Education, We Send a Message to Primary Schools as Well
Estonian vocational schools will only accept students under Estonian-language programs starting next school year, aiming to send a message to transitioning primary schools.
Hendrik Agur: Transition Schools Should be Nationalized Even for a Time
Hendrik Agur advocates for the nationalization of transition schools in Estonia to promote Estonian-language education, particularly in the multicultural region of Ida-Virumaa.
PEETRI PILK ⟩ Martin Ehala: Nationalization of schools would save Estonian-language education in Ida-Virumaa
An analysis on how the nationalization of schools can preserve Estonian-language education in the Ida-Virumaa region.
Kallas on making the payment guidelines for educational tools more precise
Estonian Education Minister Kristina Kallas announced plans to clarify the guidelines on which educational tools schools are responsible for covering costs.
Funding Principles of Schools Raise Many Questions in Educational Institutions
The Estonian Ministry of Education has raised questions about the financial responsibilities of schools regarding necessary educational materials and extracurricular activities.
New guide: should schools also purchase drawing tools and skis?
Estonian schools are questioning whether they should purchase additional educational supplies such as drawing tools and sporting equipment, following new guidance from the Ministry of Education.
THE STORY OF TWO TEACHERS ⟩ 'We carry every worry as a burden on our shoulders or we find rays of hope'
Two Estonian teachers share their experiences and motivations for teaching, highlighting the undervaluation of their profession amidst discussions of teacher shortages and low salaries.
EDITRIAL: The War for Language
A school principal's attempts to integrate the Estonian language into the curriculum of schools in Ida-Virumaa have sparked a sharp conflict.
Graduates of Russian-language schools have significantly worse English skills than graduates of Estonian-language schools
Graduates from Russian-language schools in Estonia perform significantly worse in English state exams compared to their counterparts from Estonian-language schools, with an average score difference of up to 20 points.
Report: Estonian Schools and Teachers Overwhelmed by Reforms Without Reducing Burden
A new report highlights that Estonian schools and teachers are inundated with reforms without any reduction in their existing workload.
CONCERN: Half of Schools Lack a Psychologist
Estonian officials emphasize the need to expand the presence of mental health specialists in schools to better address children's mental health issues.
The Ministry of Education merges two schools in Pärnu
The Estonian Ministry of Education has proposed a plan to merge the Pärnu Vocational Education Centre and the Pärnu Adult Gymnasium, creating the Pärnu Education Centre to start operating in the next school year.