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All-Latvian teachers' strike: class struggle on the rise in the Baltics | Latvia

It is no secret that the class struggle in the Baltic states has been stagnant since the restoration of capitalism in 1991. But now, we are beginning to see a change in the situation, with a national, three-day strike by education workers in April. This is a sign of things to come. ....

Inga Vanaga , Baltic News Network , Latvian Medical Association , Science Worker Union , Ukraine War , Minister Kri , Latvian Education , Prime Minister Kri ,

Teachers' salaries to grow next year in Latvia

As of 2023, the lowest monthly salary rate for kindergarten, primary and secondary education, as well as vocational education teachers, will rise, according to amendments to the law approved by the go. ....

Science Worker Trade Union , Ministry Of Education , Latvian Education ,

Up to 30% of teachers speak Latvian poorly, says authority

Recent inspections by the State Language Center (VVC) have shown that 10% to 30% of teachers in Latvia do not know the official language at a sufficient level, Latvian Television reported on November. ....

Salaspils Novads , Inga Vanaga , Marija Bistere , Science Workers Union , Language Control Department , Language Center , State Language Center , Daugavpils Education , Latvian Education ,

Mandatory science exam to be introduced in 2025 in Latvia

The government on Tuesday, September 27, backed the introduction of a mandatory centralized science exam from the 2025/2026 school year. ....

Inga Vanaga , Science Worker Trade Union , Ministry Of Education , Latvian Education ,