today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
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A reform of the school meal system is underway in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Students receive hot meals from an updated menu that includes more vegetables, fruits, and a variety of dishes.
Four students from Cherkasy National University named after Bohdan Khmelnytsky have been awarded presidential scholarships. The scholarship recipients include Svitlana Bodnenko, Anastasia Kazandzhiy, Kateryna Drovolska, and another student, who study various specializations.
Kyiv plans to begin the school year in a blended format, combining in-person and distance learning. The format may change based on the security situation, including possible classes in shelters and remote learning.
The education portal Education.ua released a ranking of schools in Ukraine based on the results of the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT) 2026. Cherkasy Scientific Physics and Mathematics Lyceum FIMLI was named the best school in Cherkasy, while the city ranked 10th among regional centers in Ukraine for average NMT results.
Ukraine is discussing the possibility of implementing a two-day format for the National Multitest (NMT) in 2027. The Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment confirmed the technical feasibility of this format, while the number of subjects will remain unchanged.
As of September 1, 2026, Ukraine has launched a program for free hot meals for students in grades 1-11. In Zhytomyr and Kharkiv, students receive hot breakfasts, with additional meals provided for disadvantaged groups. The program is funded by state subsidies and local budgets.
First graders in Ukraine have returned to school after a three-month break, but their adaptation is complicated by the war. Child psychologists provide recommendations for parents and teachers to support children during this challenging period. Adaptation may take up to three months, and it is important to discuss potential changes in education with the child.
On September 8, monitoring of student nutrition organization in schools began in Ternopil. The checks will be conducted on an ongoing basis to ensure the quality and safety of food and compliance with sanitary requirements.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law that changes the funding system for higher education. The law introduces state grants and abolishes mandatory service for students of civilian specialties after budget-funded education.
On September 7, registration began for the five-week online program PolyTECH EDU for students, running until October 9. The program is organized by UNIT.City with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
Vinnytsia Technical Lyceum has been recognized as the best school in Vinnytsia region based on the results of the 2026 national multi-subject test, achieving an average score of 165.48. Seven schools from Vinnytsia made it to the top 200 in the overall ranking of 6,384 educational institutions in Ukraine.
In 99% of schools in the Lviv region, students in grades 1-11 receive free hot meals. According to the regional military administration, there have been no complaints about the quality of the meals.
Kostiantyn Tormashev, an English teacher from Vinnytsia, won first place in the International Teaching Excellence Award 'Education Award Europe'. He also secured first place in the national competition 'Teaching Excellence'.
Starting from September 1, Vinnytsia schools have implemented a new stage of the school meal reform, providing free hot lunches for students in grades 1-11. Over 42,000 children in the Vinnytsia community are receiving meals, with a total funding requirement of 300 million UAH.
In 2026, 39,888 participants of the national multi-test failed mathematics, accounting for about 12% of the total. Tetyana Vakulenko, the head of the Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment, noted that the issue lies not only in the test's difficulty but also in students' gaps in basic knowledge.
