Ukraine Opens 25,000 Schools Under New Wartime Safety Rules as Teachers Get Additional 20% Pay Raise
According to Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi on Monday, Aug. 31, Ukraine will open 25,000 educational institutions on Sept. 1 under new safety rules as Russia’s war continues. More than 83% of school students will now have access to shelters, while teachers’ pay will rise by an additional 20%.
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Ukraine will open 25,000 schools in compliance with new wartime safety rules. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi instructed local authorities to avoid large gatherings in high-risk areas and emphasized safety measures such as meal arrangements and shelters. Teachers are set to receive a 20% pay raise, bringing their salaries in line with the country's average wage. The government aims to provide shelters to 87% of preschool children and students by the end of 2027.
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