Head of the Ministry of National Education was on Polsat News on Tuesday, where she was asked whether the Polish education system is prepared to accept students from Ukraine, who will have to complete compulsory schooling from September 1 to receive the benefit of more than 800.
“There are also figures of 160,000.”
We do not really know how many students (from Ukraine – PAP) will go to Polish schools, because this data has never been kept. – she pointed Nowacka. She added that, according to Polish estimates, there would be between 20 and 40 thousand. In negotiations with the Ukrainian side, figures of 160,000 appear, which I absolutely do not believe – she said.
Nowacka recalled that compulsory education for Ukrainian children will be linked to the payment 800 more. We need to make sure that the money goes to the people living in Poland.and – she emphasized.
“It’s not healthy”
Ukrainian children They have been in the distance learning system for more than four years. This is not healthy. Especially when they are in Poland, when they do not know our tradition, culture, history, language, they often pathologize and are often outside the system. It was our duty to include them in the education system.” – she assessed.
When asked about the so-called Ukrainian component She noted that in situations where Polish children study abroad, the Center for the Development of Polish Education Abroad or non-governmental organizations organize so-called Saturday Schools where Polish children learn the Polish language, history and geography.
“They will learn our history”
Minister She said that Ukrainian children would finally be included in the Polish education system. She added that, in addition, if they have Ukrainian teachers, they could benefit from the fact that, under these voluntary principles – teachers financed by the Ukrainian government – have Ukrainian language, history and geography lessons outside the country. compulsory regime. They will learn about our history and, if they wish, they can also have their own classes as part of extracurricular activities. – explained Nowacka.
Payment dependency benefits over 800 on the fulfillment of compulsory education by Ukrainian children, introduced by the recent amendment to the Law on assistance to citizens of Ukraine in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of this country.
