Marjana Bacellari has been appointed as the new Director of the Korçë–Pustec Local Office of Pre-University Education, bringing with her extensive professional experience in project management, community development, and education policy. With over a decade of involvement in programs aimed at improving the quality of education and the well-being of children and youth, Bacellari has built a strong profile in leading and coordinating development initiatives in collaboration wit

Schools should consider applying more flexible schedules, allowing students to start lessons later in the morning. This is the recommendation of a group of Swiss researchers, who argue that adolescents have a biological rhythm that pushes them to fall asleep and wake up later compared to adults. According to them, many young people fail to meet their daily sleep needs due to the early start of school, which has consequences for both well-being and the learning process. “This

A new after-school program, combined with meals provided on school premises, is expected to start as a pilot project in 30 educational institutions in the capital in the next school year. Top Channel has exclusively obtained the list of 9-year schools where the after-school program called “Afterschool” will be tested. The program includes central Tirana schools such as “Emin Duraku,” “Konferenca e Pezës,” and “Sabaudin Gabrani,” but the project will also extend to suburban sc

Dozens of businesses buried tons of chicken meat and eggs when avian flu broke out in Albania, as these products were considered unsafe for consumption. But what makes this situation shocking is an even more alarming fact: while the authorities on the ground ordered their destruction, these uncontrolled products ended up on the menus of nurseries and kindergartens. These findings come from the Supreme State Audit (KLSH) report dated 13.10.2023, which was never published, as i

The visit of the staff from South-West University 'Neofit Rilski' to Fan S. Noli University continued this week with additional meetings and open lectures. At the Faculty of Education and Philology, lecturer Assoc. Prof. Dimitur Tomov presented to students of the Master’s program in “Teacher in Physical Education, Sports, and Health” on the topic: “Organizing initial tennis training in schools; racket sports (tennis, table tennis, badminton, beach tennis, volleyball-tennis) a

Prime Minister Edi Rama promised a salary increase of 3,000 lekë for every teacher starting from January 1, 2026. This was the promise he made to over 30,000 teachers and other education employees. However, in the first days of February, when the January salary was paid, this increase did not take place. Even in the first days of March, when teachers will receive their February salary, teachers across Albania will once again not receive the salary increase. The Council of Min

After the 2.5% salary adjustment for public administration employees, police, and doctors, the beneficiaries of this measure are also expected to include pre-university education staff, including teachers, kindergarten educators, psychologists, and security officers. The 2.5% increase will be applied to the gross salary for each job position. As with other public administration categories, pre-university education staff will also receive, in addition to the indexation, a seni

The annual analysis of RDPUE Korçë was conducted, a key activity within the framework of institutional transparency and accountability, under the leadership of Director Ms. Vinjola Rota. With the participation of the heads of 17 subordinate LEO and leaders of institutions across Korçë County, the year’s achievements, performance indicators, and strategic priorities for the upcoming period were presented in detail. During this meeting, a comprehensive overview of the work carr

During 2025, the Police Station in Pristina recorded 99 cases in which schools reported their students, while in January alone 7 new cases were registered. Most of the reports involve insults, threats, or possession of cold weapons. The latest case involves a ninth-grade student who was involved in a physical confrontation with a teacher at the “Pavarësia” school. The Basic Prosecution Office in Pristina launched an investigation into the criminal offense of “Assault” and, as

The Ministry of Health and the Institute of Public Health have issued a clarification for citizens, denying reports by some media about an alleged measles outbreak in a kindergarten. The Institute emphasizes that there is no confirmed case of infection in any preschool institution in the capital. Authorities call on the public to obtain information only from official sources, in order to avoid unnecessary panic. At the same time, the Ministry and the Institute of Public Healt

After the e-Filing system opened on January 22 for completing the Individual Annual Income Declaration (DIVA 2025) — which must be completed and submitted by March 31, 2026 — data from the tax administration provided to Monitor show that, across all categories, the number of filings has so far reached 10,000 individuals. The tax authorities expect the number of declarants for the 2025 Individual Annual Income Declaration to reach up to 200,000 filings, considering the first-t

For pre-university education teachers in the country aiming to obtain the titles “Qualified Teacher,” “Specialist Teacher,” and “Master Teacher,” a qualification process for 2026 will be launched. The Minister of Education, Mirela Kumbaro, announced today that this process will begin in February and continue until May. Kumbaro stated that this approach represents an important step in strengthening teaching quality and supporting teachers’ professional advancement, with the go

A decision by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, issued several years ago, condemned the Albanian state for segregation at “Naim Frashëri” School in Korçë, holding official institutions responsible for the separation of Roma and Egyptian children and for manifestations of racial discrimination. This ruling served as a wake-up call for the country’s educational institutions. Subsequently, special structures and mechanisms were established, in line with Strasbour

The tax administration has opened applications to benefit from compensation for children’s education for all individuals who completed DIVA and resulted with overpaid tax after deducting expenses worth 48,000 lek or 100,000 lek per year. For “Monitor,” the tax administration explained that, as previously announced, the application will be carried out through the e-Filing online system. After submitting the request, compensation for eligible individuals will be transferred to

Who is the English teacher who was dismissed after preaching religion to primary school students at Gustav Mayer School in Tirana? It is reported that the teacher has no phone or direct means of communication, but according to online profiles created many years ago, Dritan Zaimi appears as a figure with academic training in foreign languages and a parallel literary activity. Dritan Zaimi was born on May 5, 1975, in Gramsh. He completed high school at the Foreign Languages Sch

Technology is increasingly taking up space in daily life and in the learning process, and as a result, fewer and fewer children practice handwriting. Teachers express concern that the lack of clear guidelines and the widespread use of digital devices are directly affecting the loss of this basic skill. “In preschool education, students begin writing first with printed letters. In primary education, there is no rule whether a student should write in print or cursive, and later

In January, teachers across Albania were expected to receive a salary increase, but this did not happen when salaries were paid in the first days of February. There was not a single cent of the promised increase in teachers’ bank accounts, which had been announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama, and it can now be said that the government misled Albanian teachers at the beginning of 2026. The expected increase was 3,000 lekë per month for every teacher, as Rama himself had promise

Today or tomorrow, teachers across Albania are expected to receive their January salary, but it’s now clear: the anticipated pay raise for this month will not happen. Sources from the Regional Education Directorates (ZVA) report that the government decision (VKM), which was supposed to authorize the salary increase for the New Year 2026, did not reach the education offices. As a result, teachers will receive the same salary as before, without any raise. Prime Minister Edi Ram

More than 300 schools in Albania do not offer psycho-social services, affecting around 93,000 students, the Supreme State Audit (KLSH) concludes. Although psychological services have been implemented in schools since 2004, even after more than two decades, the expanded psycho-social service does not fully cover all educational institutions, leaving students unequally supported. An audit by the Supreme State Audit of the pre-university education system during 2020–2024 shows t

The State Matura is eagerly anticipated by students and parents, as it represents a key moment in the continuation of the educational journey, where academic preparation is intertwined with the emotions of completing a cycle and moving toward new university challenges. For this reason, education authorities begin preparations early to ensure a fair and transparent process. This year as well, the regulation of the State Matura provides for changes compared to last year. These