Video Report: Hungarian Protesters Slam New 'Shameful' Education Policy
- 19 Feb 2016 2:30 AM
Education reforms critics say overtax pupils and teachers alike brought thousands of teachers, students and union members onto the streets of Budapest on Saturday.
The government wants to centralise the education system, taking over control from local authorities three years ago and imposing new textbooks.
“Students are overwhelmed. They have to attend 35-38 classes per week, but we have to add the study time at home. So basically they have to spend more time studying than adults do working,” said teacher Istvan Suszter.
Since Budapest took control teachers’ workloads have increased as well, and the textbooks have been criticised for inaccuracies.
Read more: http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/13/protesters-slam-hungary-s-shameful-education-policy
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