Kolyma to see implementation of small-scale schools catering up to 10 students this year
The Magadan Oblast Ministry of Education has unveiled a series of transformative changes for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year, aimed at improving the educational experience for Kolyma schoolchildren.
One of the key innovations includes the introduction of new digital learning tools. Schools will implement updated digital platforms and educational software to create a more interactive learning environment and provide students with modern resources.
The curriculum will also see revisions and additions, with a focus on regional history, local culture, and environmental studies related to Kolyma. This move is designed to foster a greater sense of local identity and awareness among the students.
Another significant change is the enhanced focus on indigenous languages spoken in the Kolyma region. Programs will be expanded to support the teaching and preservation of these languages, ensuring that the rich cultural heritage of the region is passed on to future generations.
Extracurricular activities will also see an increase, with more opportunities in arts, sports, and technology clubs available to encourage well-rounded development.
Teachers will undergo specialized training to better support the updated curricula and the integration of new educational technologies. This initiative aims to ensure that educators are equipped to deliver the best possible education to their students.
Improvements in school infrastructure are also planned. Investments are scheduled to modernize school facilities, including better heating systems suited to the harsh climate and upgraded classroom equipment.
These measures are designed to improve educational outcomes, better connect students with their regional heritage, and equip them with skills for the future. For more detailed information or specific program descriptions, formal documents or announcements will be released closer to the start of the academic year.
Additional changes include the implementation of a unified schedule in Kolymsk schools, the reinforcement of the history course, and the introduction of behavior grades. Schools with fewer than 10 students will continue to operate in the Olsky and Severo-Evensky municipal districts.
College auditions will take place in Kolymsk schools, and no changes in the teaching staff were mentioned for the 2025-2026 academic year in the report. However, no additional details about the changes in Kolymsk schools for the 2025-2026 academic year were provided in the Magadan News report.
Education and self-development are significantly prioritized in the upcoming academic year, as the Magadan Oblast Ministry of Education has planned the implementation of new digital learning tools to create an interactive learning environment, offering students modern resources. Additionally, the curriculum features revisions and additions with a focus on regional history, local culture, environmental studies, and indigenous languages, aiming to foster a greater sense of local identity and awareness, and ensure the preservation of the region's cultural heritage.
