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Parents want children to return to school

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Parents announced that they are to protest in front of the presidency on Saturday, demanding that students in grades 5 to 12 return to school. The action is organized by a civic association. Yesterday, the Ministry of Education announced that if schools provided their own funds for tests for students in 5th grade, they would be able to return to class before the Ministry of Education provides free tests.

Ombudsman Diana Kovacheva stated that it was the commitment of the authorities to ensure a quick return to class of students who want to study in school environment, without burdening the parents or schools financially, reporter Andrey Borisov informed.




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