Money Problems in Schools Will No Longer Be Solved – The Transition to Latvian-Language Instruction is Also Hampered by the Lack of Specialists
Schools in Latvia face persistent issues with funding and a shortage of specialized staff, impacting the transition to Latvian-language instruction.
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.
Transition to Latvian Language in Preschools: Progress Visible, but Challenges Remain
Latvian preschools are seeing progress in transitioning to the Latvian language, but significant challenges still persist.
TOOMAS KRUUSIMÄGI ⟩ The leader shapes the school's values
The article discusses the important role of school leaders in the transition to Estonian language instruction.
Until March 31: the only group of drivers who can still take the driving test in Spanish in Florida
A recent decision in Florida allows a specific group of drivers, primarily migrants, to take the driving test in Spanish until March 31, following the state's transition to English-only driving exams.
Expert: the decision to become a teacher is a desire to be part of the development of the next generation
The transition to Estonian-language education has brought teachers' importance into sharper focus, emphasizing that becoming a teacher is not just a career choice but a commitment to shaping the next generation.
The transition to teaching in the state language initially affects the performance of minority students; later it balances out
A recent survey reveals that around one-fifth of minority students in Latvia struggle to understand teachers speaking in Latvian, although improvements are expected over time as language skills develop.
Study: The combined effect of language and green reforms pushes Ida-Viru residents out of the labor market
A recent study reveals that simultaneous demands for new skills and a transition to Estonian-language education are making vocational training and retraining inaccessible for many residents of Ida-Viru, potentially sidelining them from both the labor market and education.
To live, eat, and play properly in class: how do Russian-speaking children learn in Estonian?
An examination of how Russian-speaking children are transitioning to learning in Estonian, focusing on teaching methods and challenges faced during the process.
Language in Transition: Anglicisms – Modern Talking – Dead End
The article discusses the rapid evolution of the German language, particularly the incorporation of Anglicisms, and suggests that attempts to slow this development may not be effective.