Școala începe cu restanțe, politicienii cu discursuri

The new school year in Romania begins with significant challenges, including a lack of textbooks for ninth graders and many schools still under renovation. Education Minister Mihai Dimian warns students about the inevitability of mistakes and criticism, urging them to persevere. Nicușor Dan acknowledges systemic issues and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in using information and AI. Raluca Turcan proposes banning mobile phones in schools, including during breaks, and suggests raising the legal age for gambling to 21. Despite the politicians' optimistic messages, the reality reveals over 6,300 unqualified teachers and ongoing infrastructural problems in schools.