  Armen Hovhannesyan: we support creation of modern standards for Armenian schoolsSeptember 28, 2010 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - We’re opposed to the opening of foreign language schools, regardless of the law it’s stipulated by, Armen Hovhannesyan, a member of the initiative group We Are Opposed to Repeated Opening of Foreign-language Schools in Armenia stated. “In accordance with preliminary plan, 11 foreign and foreign language schools are to be operating in Armenia, which means every 10th school in Armenia will be a foreign language one,” Hovhannesyan told September 28 news conference. “We support creation of modern standards for Armenian schools envisaging implementation of new projects and technologies into Armenian-language education program,” Hovhannesyan stressed.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
