Greek PM Mitsotakis Unveils 10 Key School Changes in TikTok Video

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis took to TikTok to share ten upcoming changes to the education system, just before the new school year begins.

In a humorous video, Mitsotakis addressed students, joking that they will see these updates before the much-anticipated video game GTA 6 is released.

Among the key changes, he announced 10,000 new permanent teachers and 20,000 more substitute teachers for enhanced support. Schools in remote island regions will also see the introduction of autonomous classes with physically present teachers for core subjects.

Another major update includes the installation of 40,000 interactive whiteboards in classrooms across Greece by the end of 2024. Parents can now use the new "eparents" app to monitor their children's grades and attendance, a move Mitsotakis humorously apologised for to students.

Further updates include new school regulations requiring parents to cover costs for any damage caused by students, and the launch of active citizenship programs focusing on domestic violence, the environment, sports, and mental health. Additionally, digital tutoring for 120,000 third-year students, individual career counseling for first-year students, and a stronger emphasis on IT and updated textbooks in secondary schools were highlighted.

Mitsotakis ended with a call for students to keep their phones in their bags during class time, saying it's a collective goal everyone must strive for.