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Turkey’s Minister of National Education Ziya Selçuk resigns

Turkey’s Minister of National Education Ziya Selçuk resigns

After Ziya Selçuk resigned from office, Prof. Mahmut Özer has been appointed as Turkey’s new Minister of National Education. President and ruling AKP Chair has also appointed three deputy ministers.

Education in Turkey in times of corona: A brief overview

SCHOOLS TO REOPEN ON SEPTEMBER 6

Education in Turkey in times of corona: A brief overview

Turkey’s Minister of Education Selçuk has announced that the Ministry is planning to reopen the schools in September. Here is a timeline of the education in Turkey during the pandemic and an overview of the hardships faced by students in this process...

Turkey starts vaccinating teachers against COVID-19

Turkey starts vaccinating teachers against COVID-19

Having announced that the vaccination of teachers would begin in the last week of February, Minister of National Education received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine today. Teachers can also get the first jab in medical institutions, he has said.

24 February 2021

‘Teachers will be vaccinated as of the last week of February’

EDUCATION MINISTER SELÇUK

‘Teachers will be vaccinated as of the last week of February’

Speaking at a ceremony marking the start of the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year, Minister of Education Selçuk has announced that the lists of teachers, especially those giving face-to-face education, have been sent to the Health Ministry.

15 February 2021

Turkey to 'start vaccinating teachers who will give face-to-face education'

STATEMENT BY EDUCATION MINISTER

Turkey to 'start vaccinating teachers who will give face-to-face education'

After President Erdoğan made an announcement about face-to-face education amid pandemic, Minister of National Education Selçuk has shared details about how the education will continue and whether teachers will be vaccinated.

2 February 2021

'Turkey plans to reopen schools in mid-February'

EDUCATION AMID PANDEMIC

'Turkey plans to reopen schools in mid-February'

Minister of Education Selçuk has announced that Turkey is planning to reopen schools on February 15: “The decision on possible scenarios of school reopening will be decided and shared with the public 10 days before the scheduled reopening date.”

18 January 2021

Turkey's distance education during pandemic hasn't been 'perfect,' says minister

Turkey's distance education during pandemic hasn't been 'perfect,' says minister

"When we look back, I can say that we're satisfied with most of the work," Ziya Selçuk has said while admitting that everything hasn't been perfect.

30 December 2020

‘We ask for help’: Distance education in eastern Turkey amid pandemic

‘We ask for help’: Distance education in eastern Turkey amid pandemic

Students from Iğdır ask the Minister of Education for help. According to Iğdır Education Union Chair Gürcan, only half of students in the province have Internet access. Families do not have the financial means to buy the necessary equipment, either.

8 December 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Minister: Attendance in face to face education nearly 80 percent

Minister: Attendance in face to face education nearly 80 percent

The "third phase" in the reopening of schools will start on November 2.

23 October 2020

Distance education system is down, Minister says, ‘It is good news, demand is high’

Distance education system is down, Minister says, ‘It is good news, demand is high’

When students sat at their computers for their live lessons today, several of them saw that the system was down. Minister of Education Selçuk has said, “It is, in fact, good news for us because there is an incredible demand.”

22 September 2020

Minister says Turkey among world's top countries in distance education while millions lack internet access

Minister says Turkey among world's top countries in distance education while millions lack internet access

Students' lack of internet access has been a concern as distance education is becoming an essential part of education in the pandemic time.

18 September 2020

School year to begin with distance education on August 31, schools to reopen on September 21

School year to begin with distance education on August 31, schools to reopen on September 21

Minister Ziya Selçuk has said that students will return to the campus gradually and in phases.

Education minister criticized for 'normalizing child labor'

Education minister criticized for 'normalizing child labor'

Minister Selçuk visited seasonal agricultural workers and gave out books to children.