Nadiya

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Modernizing Vrosnoki Education; Looking to create a diamond of education for the Confederation.
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June 23rd, 5655
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Education is vital to any nation. It allows growth, prosperity and all that good stuff. But most importantly, it allows identity to be explored, cultivated and grown. For Vrosnok however, education is often subpar. Compared to the rest of the Confederation, Vrosnok lags behind. To the rest of Keris, Vrosnok is depressing to say the least in terms of education. As such, the Kupala Administration is looking to change that. Not in a soft "throw money at the problem" kind of way, but in a drastic way. In a way that can one day, make Vrosnoki Education a diamond within the Confederation. Now, the biggest problem is defining what the goal of education is. For some countries, it's to succeed. Endless tests, stress, and numbers. Others focus on humanity. Breaks, student welfare, and mental health. But for Vrosnok? Education is an opportunity for culture. 

As such, education in Vrosnok will be far more focused on culture. While higher education will be still be encouraged to be diverse, every Vrosnoki should be capable of being a poet (or at least completely understand their roots and culture) and that is what primary education will do. For starters, Krivian Identity and Heritage classes. These classes will be mandatory for students, primary focused around Junior High years. The goal of these classes will be to teach Krivian history, folklores, local geography of Vrosnok, Krivian communities abroad, and foundational civics. For history classes, they'll still be encouraged to teach Nadiyan History (we are proud members of the Confederation after all), but will be mandated to include a focus on local Vrosnoki history, especially before Nadiya's formation. Language Arts classes will be encouraged to teach about Krivian literature, and Music and Art classes will focus on historical Krivian instruments and embroidery.

But here's the big one. Egelion. Egelion is renowned for its elegance. And elegance means strong education. Their Real Academia effort is especially something that can help out Vrosnoki education, especially in modeling the national curriculum to be not only effective, but truly focused on culture. As such, Real Academia has been invited to establish a satellite office in Volosgrad for future cooperation between the Real Academia, and Vrosnoki educators. The Vrosnoki National University is expected to be one of many higher educational institutions to benefit immensely from this.

Alongside updating the curriculum, a budget boost. While it may put stress on the national budget, a budget boost will allow for modernized classrooms, better teaching materials, better paid educators, and it'll ensure that Vrosnoki education can compete with the rest of the Confederation. Whether it be paying for free lunches for all students (whether they be in private higher education, state higher education, or primary education), paying for teachers to be adequately trained and respected, ensuring classrooms aren't falling apart, or simply ensuring schools aren't flooded in snow, a higher budget will be worth the effort. Alongside this, of course, students from across the Confederation will be fully welcomed into Vrosnoki education, even if we aren't the first or ideal choice. While reviving the Krivian culture is vital, it must always be remembered. Non Krivians live, and exist in Vrosnok too. This is their home, as much as it is ours. Their identity is just as valid as ours. The Kupala Administration will need to balance both groups as revival continues.
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