Poland introduces "slimmed-down" school curriculum cutting content by 20%

Poland introduces "slimmed-down" school curriculum cutting content by 20%

Poland’s government has introduced a new, “slimmed-down” curriculum for the new school year. Its content has been reduced by one fifth, which the education ministry says will give teachers and students “more time for calmer and in-depth” learning. Plans to reduce the size of the curriculum by 20% were outlined in February, with the education ministry subsequently holding consultations with experts, teachers and parents over the plans. However, G…