PISA Results for Cyprus: What Lies Behind Cypriot Students’ Low Performance?
A weakened relationship with learning, lack of confidence and autonomy, the impact of mobile phones and instant information, and a school system often detached from real life are among the causes identified.
Strovolos Municipality Approves New Nursery, Ending 23-Year Delay
The municipality's council has approved plans for a new nursery on land donated over two decades ago by the late Katina Mikellidou, for exactly this purpose.
Education Minister Opposes Collective Punishment on Buses
The Education Minister wants better monitoring and identification of those responsible, rather than cancelling school bus routes.
Air Conditioning and Textbooks Mired in Shifting Timelines
Conflicting estimates on classroom air conditioning and continued textbook shortages have fuelled frustration among students, parents and educators.
Ministry Pledges Full School Air-Conditioning Rollout This Academic Year
Education stakeholders call for clear timetable as concerns persist over delays.