education
February 23, 2026
Stanković: New Acting Principal at Fifth Belgrade Gymnasium Starting Tomorrow
Minister of Education Dejan Vuk Stanković stated that the term of the acting principal of the Fifth Belgrade Gymnasium, Danka Nešović, expires today, and that the school will have a new acting principal starting tomorrow, "a person who was not involved in conflicts (between parents, teachers, and the ministry), who can calm conflicts in the collective."
TL;DR
- Danka Nešović's term as acting principal of Fifth Belgrade Gymnasium ends today, with a new acting principal starting tomorrow.
- The new principal is described as someone from within the collective who was not involved in conflicts and can de-escalate tensions.
- The Minister of Education criticized the previous situation at the school, citing institutional chaos, politicization, and protesting parents internationalizing the crisis.
- A working group for the reform of the educational system across all three levels will be formed.
- There is a significant shortage of teachers in mathematics and natural sciences.
- To address the shortage, professors teaching these subjects should be designated as a 'deficit profession' to increase motivation for students to enroll in these programs.
- Faculties need to make these educational profiles more attractive, with deans bearing primary responsibility.
- The integrity of the teaching profession needs to be restored, which is currently threatened by pressure via platforms like Viber groups.
- The minister commented on allowing retired professors to return to teaching, stating a preference for younger specialists while acknowledging the need for experienced individuals.
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