Radev Backs Major Overhaul of Bulgaria’s Education System - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Education system reform is an absolute priority for the government, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said while opening the new school year at Hristo Botev Primary School in the village of Rakovitsa. Radev said the government plans to introduce a “zero grade,” or pre-first grade, for children who face difficulties with the Bulgarian language. Strengthening discipline and establishing clear rules in schools are also among the government’s priorities, with the aim of preparing young people for life “with respect for the rules and the people around them....