Arsovski: In-person learning is in the interest of students
Skopje, 21 September 2022 (MIA) – In-person learning is in the interest of the students, and there are no changes in the way of its implementation, said Government spokesperson Dushko Arsovski, adding that the Government is in communication with all stakeholders through the Ministry of Education and Science in order to deal with the challenges of the energy crisis.
In response to a reporter’s question about a request by some municipalities to extend the school winter break in order to save electricity and firewood, and how justified are requests that part of the costs and subsidies be covered by the Government, Arsovski said it has not been discussed at Tuesday's government session.
“This issue was not discussed at the last session of the Government. The Government remains committed to overcoming the challenges caused by the energy crisis and is in communication with all stakeholders through the Ministry of Education and Science,” said Arsovski, adding that there are no changes in the way of implementing in-person instruction in elementary schools and high schools.
Organization in terms of costs for heating the schools, the spokesperson added, is within the competences of the municipalities, i.e. the local self-government, and the Ministry of Education and Science pays subsidies for that to the municipalities. Therefore, Arsovski stressed, it is important to say that they are responsible and in-person classes are in the interest of the students.
