The Mykolaiv Region has started the academic year: 75,000 students attend classes offline or in a mixed form

A new academic year has started in the Mykolaiv region: 75,000 students attended classes. Archive photo: NikVesti

Since September 1, approximately 75,000 students have started studying in the Mykolaiv region, and they will attend classes offline or in a mixed form.

On Monday, September 2, the head of Mykolaiv RMA Vitalii Kim told about it.

According to him, today 295 out of 418 schools of the region have received permission for offline education, which is 75% of the total number of educational institutions.

«Those that passed inspection and were allowed to open are 295 educational institutions out of 418. This is 75%. Today, approximately 75,000 students went to study offline or in a mixed form. Further, we will continue to work on arranging shelters,» said Vitalii Kim.

We should also note that from September 2 , 26 schools, which have equipped shelters, will start working in full-time and mixed form in Mykolaiv. Earlier, the city authorities planned to open 40 schools in Mykolaiv for full-time education. But parents will independently choose the format of education for their children.

In Mykolaiv, 37,671 students will study in schools this year. Compared to the previous 2023-2024 academic year, the number of schoolchildren decreased by 3,531 children.

Also earlier, the head of the education and science department of the Mykolaiv Oblast Alla Velikhovska reported that there is a shortage of teachers of various subjects in the Mykolaiv region. Educational institutions are most in need of teachers of chemistry, physics and biology.

However, in Mykolaiv, due to the outflow of schoolchildren, they decided to combine classes in educational institutions that will work remotely. Because of this, some teachers will have to be laid off. The Department of Education promises to place teachers who are subject to layoffs in other educational institutions where there are not enough workers.

In the material of the Ministry of Education dated June 5, 2024, it is stated that the number of classes studying remotely in the 2024-2025 academic year may be greater than 24 students (for the first grades) and 30 students (for other grades). This norm is valid during martial law. At the same time, the number of classes that are taught face-to-face or in a mixed format should not exceed 24 students in primary and 30 in other classes.