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MPs ponder reform of twice-yearly exams in schools

The embattled twice-yearly exams programme came in for further criticism on Monday, as Akel reiterated its call for them to be scrapped and MPs discussed various proposals to reform the policy. The House education committee held an urgent meeting on the matter amid renewed criticism of the programme. Last week,… Cyprus Mail …


Commissioner says children should be involved in running of schools

Children’s rights commissioner Despo Michaelides has expressed concern that domestic laws in Cyprus still do not fully comply with the provisions and principles of the Convention of Rights of the Child as regards education. She also highlighted the need for better representation of children’s views in the running of schools… Cyprus Mail …