«Glass in rice»: why children refuse school mealsYekaterinburg parents described how their children eat in school canteens: some reject cold or spoiled dishes, others ask for seconds and praise the cooks. Readers also debated habits and organization as fees rise from 1 September.
Tyumen parents oppose weighted school gradingTyumen residents are fiercely debating a new weighted grading system in regional schools, with most parents opposing the change after officials argued it serves children’s interests and would more accurately reflect actual knowledge.
Urals teacher becomes national TV starIn her classes, Yuliya shows how to reveal fingerprints on paper and explains why apples turn brown. The Pervouralsk chemistry teacher has reached the federal TV show «Klassnaya Tema!» on Rossiya 1, engaging students across Russia.
Arkhangelsk principal explains challenges with young teachersIlya Ivankin, director of Arkhangelsk’s largest school, described why managing younger teachers is harder, citing lighter workload preferences, frequent sick leave, reluctance to be homeroom teachers, and weak communication skills, and outlined steps the school is taking.
Children’s ombudsman addresses Zabaykalsky school bullyingNatalia Epova, Children’s Rights Commissioner for Zabaykalsky Krai, responded on 24 September to reports of bullying at the new I. I. Kryukov School in Darasun, outlining complaint procedures and steps for parents when teachers or the principal do not intervene.
Ufa’s top gymnasium draws mixed reviewsAs Ufa’s renowned Gymnasium No. 3 marks 165 years, online directories collect praise and grievances — from alleged fundraising pressure and favoritism to teaching methods — including claims that parents pay five‑zero sums for classroom “curtains.”
