The conversation about change in the leadership of the MoE makes sense to start with a mention of the fact that the new Minister was appointed at the initiative of Dmitry Medvedev, he proposed to a key post in the education system professional with a “master root” Olga Vasiliev. About “old” and new Ministers it was said a lot. I would like to draw attention to two other circumstances.
First. For example, the resignation of Livanov and purpose of Vasilyeva, we see that a bunch of “power – professional environment – society, built in the government of Dmitry Medvedev, really works. The previous head of the Ministry has often caused criticism and criticism, and in fact has become the main allergen of public opinion. Shortly before the change of the head of the Ministry Livanov held a meeting with the leadership of the party “United Russia”, which had conducted a difficult conversation, claims were made and comments to the Minister. Previously held numerous meetings with the professional societies and the party and the government, where they discussed issues in education. The appointment of a new Minister of education should be seen in the context of the dialogue with the professional community and segments of civil society interested in issues of education. These include not only professionals but also parents of children who study in schools and universities.
Second. Complaints of inadequate government attention to teachers has long been accompany any discussion of educational problems. It is precisely because of this circumstance should assess the statement of the new head of the Ministry of education that the primary focus of the Ministry will now become teachers in force the key values that they have in the educational process. This is a binding word. After this announcement, we can expect important changes in Ministry policy, greater attention to working conditions and quality of life of teachers. This turn is based on real premises.
The policy of the government of Dmitry Medvedev in the previous years made the turn to the problems of teachers possible. Let’s remember, has been improved material base of schools, implemented a program for 100% security with places in kindergartens, gymnasiums were built in rural schools, was conducted internetization of schools and universities, efforts to achieve the goals set in the may decrees of Vladimir Putin in the field of education. Recent months have seen a rapid development program to build new schools, they resumed the program for the production of school buses.
The most painful phase of education reform seems to have completed. Have the opportunity to shift the focus from infrastructure to education process and its key figure – the teacher. And here, by the way, the experiences of a wide public dialogue on governmental and party lines can be claimed by the Ministry of education, under new management.
