Pundits debate whether a special school for disadvantaged Roma children should be closed down. A liberal commentator believes that Roma families protesting against desegregation entrench their own social exclusion. Conservatives, on the other hand, contend that special attention given to poor Roma children fosters social inclusion. READ MORE
Left of centre columnists discuss the allocation of university scholarships for 2013, and accuse Fidesz of breaching its promise not to introduce tuition fees. READ MORE
A leading left-wing analyst regards the introduction of tuition fees for Higher Education unavoidable, in order to improve quality. He finds the government’s reform of university financing unfair, nonetheless. READ MORE
A linguist welcomes the government’s proposal to restructure Higher Education in order to reduce the number of graduates who end up unemployed. He is, however, concerned about the probable but unintended consequences of the reforms, which he finds untimely and disproportionate. READ MORE
Népszabadság calls on the former Fidesz Education Minister, Zoltán Pokorni (1998-2002) to block the new Education Bill, while Magyar Hírlap believes that there is nothing wrong with the draft, as it promotes national values. READ MORE
A conservative economist suggests more concentrated public spending on higher education. His ideas seem to be partly reflected in a draft reform document leaked from the Ministry of Human Resources. READ MORE
Due to the financial squeeze and the falling birth-rate, local councils are being forced to get rid of the schools under their jurisdiction. Many are being taken over by various Churches. The weekly Heti Válasz, which usually supports the Government, paints a rather dramatic picture of the school situation in Hungary. READ MORE