today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
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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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has updated the action plan for the implementation of the New Ukrainian School (NUS) reform until 2029. The update includes a gradual transition to specialized senior schools and the introduction of a career counseling system for students.
The first underground kindergarten in Ukraine, 'Mobil', has opened in the Pishchanska community of Kharkiv Oblast. The facility is designed for 260 children and allows for in-person learning during air raid alerts.
In 2026, the national multi-subject test (NMT) was taken by 329,419 participants. Of these, 39,888 did not meet the threshold in mathematics, accounting for 12.1% of those who took the subject. The average score in mathematics among those who passed was 131.9.
On September 4, a new underground school designed for 500 students opened in Sumy. The project was implemented with the support of Lithuania, the EU, and Ireland as part of a program to build underground shelters for schools.
Cherkasy National University named after Bohdan Khmelnytsky has implemented online learning from September 7 to 11 due to the security situation. The university is awaiting clarifications from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Cabinet of Ministers regarding further organization of classes.
The National Prize Global Teacher Prize Ukraine has announced its ten finalists for 2026. The winner will be revealed on October 3. Among the finalists are teachers from Lviv Oblast and Zaporizhzhia.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a shortage of underground schools in the city and limited funding for their construction. He urged the government to provide co-financing for frontline cities, as safe educational spaces operate in two or three shifts, making it impossible to accommodate all children.
The ranking of the best and worst schools in Lutsk for 2026 has been published based on the results of the National Multi-Subject Test. Five lyceums from Volyn, including one from Kovel and four from Lutsk, made it to the top 200 educational institutions in Ukraine.
