From March 27, a public voting process has been initiated on the ERR Novaatori platform to select the finalists for the School of the Year 2026 competition in Estonia. The voting aims to identify the best schools across Estonia, with ten schools competing for the honor from five different counties. This event emphasizes community involvement in recognizing educational excellence and places importance on popular opinion in selecting the finalists.

The competition is part of a broader effort to celebrate and promote outstanding educational institutions, allowing communities to support their local schools. During this phase, voters can engage actively by casting their votes and promoting their preferred schools, signaling societal values placed on education and community support.

As the competition progresses, the results of this first round of voting will help shape the landscape of educational recognition in Estonia. It reflects both the competitive spirit among educational institutions and the critical role that public perception plays in the educational sector, fostering a sense of pride and commitment to quality education within the community.