Monkevičius’s Message: We are considering returning students to schools for at least two weeks

“Currently, general education schools work remotely, but we are considering returning to institutions, schools, and working as usual for at least two weeks. The possibility of returning to primary schools since 25 has been examined. May and for students of primary and general education from June 1, “said the minister.

He added that the government will decide on this next week.

“We will propose to complete the educational process as schools have planned,” said A. Monkevičius.

“Educational institutions will be able to decide for themselves when to end the school year, bearing in mind that the educational process could have been more intensive at school, working on Saturdays, educational events and other measures. The date the school year ends may be different. But we would offer to work live for at least two weeks if there were such opportunities, “said the minister.

Volunteers will be used for maturity tests.

Minister A. Monkevičius also commented on the latest information on how to take maturity tests.

“The calendar has already been announced,” beginning on June 22 and ending in August. (…) I just want to say that we are very concerned about guaranteeing all conditions for human health, both for graduates and for examiners and evaluators. Today, I adjusted not only the general education plans: the decision was made to include 5 vacation days, you will not have to work for them in the summer. I also adjusted the description of the organization and the completion of the maturity examination.

We change it following SAM’s recommendations. They are very clear: times, distances, conditions, how care must be taken to guarantee everything we need. I think we should organize this examination session properly, “said the Minister.

He said that volunteer teachers would help organize the tests.

“Teachers’ licenses must be provided in contracts. They must be agreed in advance with each teacher, only those who agree and want to participate will be used,” explained the Minister about the future process.

Will allow graduates to rethink decisions

Participant in the press conference of the National Agency of Education l. and. p. Deputy Principal Asta Ranonytony stated that graduates will still be able to reconsider which maturity tests are necessary for them and which are not.

“The first relevant information related to the maturity exams chosen by the students is the proposal to allow the exemption of the selected maturity exams until May 18 (since the graduates chose the exams in 2019), if there is no need to them when considering their future studies or career. Another important aspect is the requirements established both in terms of the exam room and the formation of the exam group and examiner group, “said A. Ranonytė.

“After evaluating the recommendations provided by SAM, they were accurately transferred to the description of the procedure. It is stated that people at risk (not only according to age, but also according to the list of diseases) should not be named as examiners, “said the expert.

9 graduates will be able to take the maturity test in one room. An executor will be designated for each group of candidates, and an additional executor could be used.

“A distance of 2 meters should be maintained between them. If the examination is carried out in a larger room and there are more than 9 people, 10 square meters should be allocated for each person in the room. M. Area As for masks and gloves, if there is a general requirement that masks and gloves be worn in a public place, it is during power and maturity exams, if there are no more, candidates will be able to choose and be with them or without them, ”said A. Ranonytė.

The minister said that after a long period of distance education, some children can react extremely painfully when they need to return to educational institutions, so it is necessary to take care of their psychological health.

And from June 7 to 8, summer vacation opportunities should also open up. 63 percent of non-formal education institutions, according to the minister, continue their activities remotely. He said it could already be provided live.

“For this, we plan to use the funds, which, knowing that, unfortunately, the Song Festival will not take place, other major events dedicated to summer educational activities, that is at least 2.5 million euros,” said A. Monkevičius in the press conference. .

Delphi remember that distance education in educational institutions started immediately after the quarantine was announced. The government has extended the quarantine until May 31. It is unclear if students will have the opportunity to return to educational institutions.

Questionnaires sent out to graduates as a photo asking if students would support the idea of ​​obtaining a maturity certificate after passing only one maturity exam have started to spread on social media, this doesn’t have to be in Lithuanian.