The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution calling on the Government to ensure proper access to education. Small schools in villages, mountainous and frontline communities are under threat of closure.
Migrants from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan in Russia face discrimination, violence, and forced conscription into the Russian army. After the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, pressure on foreigners increased, despite the labor shortage in the country.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved 11 decisions within the framework of veteran policy, including a draft law on the foundations of state veteran policy. Such draft laws are expected to be adopted in the autumn as part of the Code of Laws on Defenders of Ukraine.
Changing the government's decision regarding the merger of two universities in Kamianets-Podilskyi may have serious corruption consequences.
The Andrii Matiukha Foundation has partnered with the "Protection of Ukrenergo Repairmen" project, which provides 75 pre-medical aid trainings for 1,500 energy workers. This training will help them act in critical conditions, considering over 160 energy workers killed since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
The Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Oksen Lisovyi, reported on the implementation of 170 projects worth 11 billion hryvnias, 33 of which have already been commissioned. He noted that the construction of a shelter school costs 65 million hryvnias, while a shelter for 500-700 students costs 100 million.
Almost half of Ukrainian children show signs of potential PTSD, which affects their learning. This leads to difficulties with concentration, sleep, and behavior.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the resumption of in-person learning in 155 schools by the end of the year and the introduction of hot meals for students in grades 1-11. The program provides for the preparation of infrastructure to ensure catering throughout the country.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted the draft law "On Vocational Education" (№13107-d), which replaces vocational schools with professional colleges. The new law provides for financial autonomy, simplified licensing, and active business participation in management.
Occupying administrations are planning forced parades on August 22 with the participation of schoolchildren, students, and public sector employees. Teenagers are forced to carry flags of a foreign state; in many cities, there is a water shortage, but resources are being spent on a festive picture.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved 39 scholarships for winners of the international competition. Also, 17 two-year scholarships for outstanding educators are provided.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to start the new academic year on September 1. The duration of studies and holidays will be determined by the pedagogical council, taking into account the security situation.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 300 million for the restoration of apartments and the completion of shelters in the Kyiv region. This will allow for the restoration of 988 apartments and provide education for over 1200 children in 4 schools.
The MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation supported the publication of a collective monograph on Hryhorii Skovoroda. The 525-page book brought together 52 authors and was presented at St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
Almost half of Ukrainians experience high levels of stress, but 73% have a reserve of resilience. Children and adolescents are a vulnerable category, with 34% nervous about exams and 27% about air raid alerts.
The Ministry of Defence of Great Britain reports that in over 500 schools and 30 colleges in Russia, children are being taught the operation and technical basics of unmanned aerial vehicles. This initiative is part of Russia's plan to train one million UAV specialists by 2030.
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin explained the necessity of vaccinating children before schooling. Children with temporary contraindications may be admitted to school under certain conditions, otherwise they may be offered another type of education.
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin stated that measles is threat #1 for children's groups. Almost 1200 cases of measles have been recorded in Ukraine since the beginning of the year, most of them among children.
The Kremlin's propaganda project "Conversations about important things" is being extended to kindergartens starting September 1. The lessons justify the "SMO" and glorify Russian military personnel.
12 days before the start of the school year, Ukrainian schools received just over 4. 4 million textbooks, which is only 51% of the required amount. The worst situation is with the new supply mechanism: only 10% of books have reached students.
Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia regions revealed 29 suspicions of embezzlement of funds, misappropriation of property, and other crimes. The total damages to the budgets of the two regions amounted to almost 375 million hryvnias.
In Ukraine, by the end of 2025, they plan to launch the "e-TCC" service to reduce the burden on territorial recruitment centers. The system will integrate with "Reserve+" and is expected to reduce the workload by 15% monthly.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading a bill to increase the one-time assistance upon childbirth to UAH 50,000. Additional support is also envisaged for pregnant women without work experience and parents returning to work.
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi announced an analysis of the "Defense of Ukraine" program for grades 10-11. Wider involvement of veterans in teaching and changes in the list of equipment are planned.
The educational ombudsman urges parents and students not to succumb to school pressure when choosing the form of education. Every family has the right to independently determine how a child will acquire knowledge, and any restrictions are a violation of the law.
In Volyn, prosecutors reported 10 new suspicions of embezzlement and abuse of power. This is the second large-scale realization in August, with total damages amounting to millions of hryvnias.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine presented the Draft Action Program for 2026, which includes 12 strategic goals. Among the key priorities are defense, European integration, and anti-corruption.
By 2040, Ukraine plans to create a society where age does not hinder work and self-realization. The Ministry of Social Policy is developing an "Active Longevity" strategy for people aged 45+.
The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation sent recommendations to teachers in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine regarding the supervision of children without a Russian passport. This introduces a system of denunciations in schools, turning educators into an instrument of police control.
Starting in September, a program to support frontline regions will begin, which includes employee reservation, compensation for farmers, and the expansion of "eOselia". It also provides free meals for schoolchildren, funds for shelters, and compensation for heating and electricity.
