The event was attended by working staff of the ecological education and practice centers, tourism and ethnography centers operating in Baku, principals of the extracurricular educational institutions, methodologists and study group executives. The goal in holding the seminar is to discuss prospects of the extracurricular educational institutions in the field of the environmental education and training of the pupils, work experience of the NGOs, their participation in public awareness events in this field. At the event was also announced application of the new training methods in the study group's sessions by the staff of the ecological education and practice centers and efforts of the methodologists and study groups executives in the field of organization of the mass environmental actions, excursions and ecotours. Participants highlighted improvement of the study of the environmental knowledge in accordance with the modern standards, environmental protection and development of the environmental knowledge and skills for regular use of natural resources.  Implementation of the tasks arising from the “National Education Development Strategy of Azerbaijan Republic” in environmental education field, use of the international experience in the field of the environmental education and training also became subject of debate.   Vasif Mammadov, deputy director of the department of organization of the extracurricular activity made a speech, expressed his ideas on development prospects of the environmental education and noted the importance of application of the modern training methods and techniques. Also, Vasif Mammadov gave information about new development concept of the environmental awareness and practice centers to be prepared together with “GIZ” international organization. Then, Lala Dadashova, deputy head of the National Ecological Education and Practice Center (NEEPC) made presentation of the efforts of this field. Firuza Sultanzade, head of NEEPC gave detailed information about work experience of “Ecosphere” organization in the field of the ecological education and training, nearly 60 ecological project implemented in cooperation with the international organizations. She proposed to reconstruct activities of the ecological education and training centers in Azerbaijan in accordance with the modern standards taking advantages of the positive experience of the leading countries of Europe in this field. The seminar was continued with debates.

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This phase was attended by totally 215 pupils from X and XI grades. According to the results of the competition, 13 pupils from Baku, Ganja, Sumgayit, Shirvan, Gazakh, Masally and Balakan were selected as candidates. Since April, the candidates will be provided with the training sessions for the international Olympiad by the professors of Moscow State University named after M.V.Lomonosov and professionals of Baku branch of this institution. The pupils’ theoretical and practical knowledge will also be improved.   International Chemistry Olympiad has been held by participation of 5 countries for the first time in 1968 in the Czechoslovakia (present Czech Republic).  Last- 46th Olympiad was organized by 300 pupils from 75 countries in 2013 in the Hanoy, Vietnam.  Azerbaijan pupils have been taking part in this Olympiad since 2002 and they generally achieved 24 medals including 5 gold, 5 silver, 14 bronze till today. Note that, 47th International Chemistry Olympiad will be held in Baku on July 20-29, 2015. Up to 80 countries will take part in the Olympiad envisaged to be held by Organizational Committee of International Chemistry Olympiad in Azerbaijan. By purpose to organize 47th International Chemistry Olympiad at higher level, relevant order has been signed by The Ministry of Education. Organizational Committee has been established by chairmanship of professor Nargiz Pashayeva, rector of Baku branch of Moscow State University (MSU) named after M. V. Lomonosov.  At the same time, rules on selection of the candidates to national team to be participated in the 47th International Chemistry Olympiad, have been approved.    For detailed information about 47th International Chemistry Olympiad see the official web site of the Olympiad (http://icho2015.msu.az/).

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Before the debate lessons, the guests saw the exhibition organized in the foyer of the educational institution and watched the scenes prepared on the basis of the literary works read by the pupils. Also, lyceum students took an active part in competition for "I am the best reader" and "Young writers" nominations. According to the results of the competition, Nijat Ismayilov, student of 10a1 took the first place in “I am the best reader” nomination and Orkhan Ahmedov, student of 10a1 and Ayshen Aliyeva, student of 9r1 took first places in “Young writers” nomination. Also, lyceum students succeed to continue "I do not just read, but I draw to reading" project. Thus, the students go to the children homes and try to increase the interest of the pupils to reading and expand the readership of the pupils. Note that, in accordance with the decree of Mikayil Jabbarov, the Minister of Education on "Measures on improvement of reading skills and development of reading culture", the series of events prepared on the topic of "the role of the reading in personality education, human perfection, shaping outlook" in the lyceum continue.

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In the opening ceremony attended by the President of Azerbaijan Republic Ilham Aliyev, the country leader was informed about “ASAN school” project implemented by the Ministry of Education. “ASAN school” established as a part of the “ASAN service center” will organize admission of the first grader to the secondary schools of Barda and will eliminate the loss of time, increase transparency. The parents applying to the "ASAN school" section review the secondary schools of Barda region on interactive board and learn the situation for admission to the first grade in the selected school. Check-up of the school training level and psychological situation of the children is also conducted at “ASAN school”. After the child pass the commission, notification about admission to the school will be presented to both parent and local education department. Other service within the framework of the “ASAN school” is to conduct electronic certificate about workplace to those who works in pedagogical or technical fields of secondary schools. Currently, this service covers about 225 thousands employees working in public and private secondary schools. Each employee is able to get the electronic certificate about workplace without visiting the education institution where he works by applying to the “ASAN service centers” or registering in “E-Government” portal and send this certificate to the required authority via email. The next service to be conducted within “ASAN school” project is to provide electronic certificate for the pupils about educational institution they go to. This service covering more than 1,325 thousands pupils studying at the public and private secondary schools and their parents enables the parents to get the electronic certificate about the school, grade, education language and foreign language of their children without visiting the education institution by applying to the “ASAN service centers” or registering in “E-Government” portal and send this certificate to the required authority via email. “ASAN staff” carrier center established in the center provides special opportunities for the graduates of "ASAN school" volunteer program. The special portal established for these purposes enables employment of the job seekers and provision of the employers with the relevant staff. For detailed information visit www.asankadr.az. 

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These films prepared within "Film without barriers" project by Baku City Cinematography Service Department as well as Blind Persons Association with the support of the Ministry of Education and Baku City Executive Power was provided with tiflo and surdo description for children with vision and hearing disabilities. The presentation ceremony was attended by the representatives of the Ministries of Education, Culture and Tourism, Youth and Sports, Communication and High Technologies, Health, State Committee for Family, Woman and Children Affairs, Office of the Ombudsman, Nariman district Executive Power. After presentation of the animated film, the art program prepared by the pupils was demonstrated.

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On March 16 was organized media tour to secondary schools no 193 located in Narimanov district and no. 24 located in Khatai district, Baku - 2 schools that equipped with "Labdisc". Media representatives took part in "Open Lesson" on physics and chemistry organized with the use of the new equipment. Within the media tour, the press representatives were informed that Labdisc data logger operates as a whole laboratory with 15 embedded wireless sensors. The device integrated with all the major technology and equipments of the school through wireless communication. The system is connected to the computers, laptops, interactive boards and tablets, and provides the high sensitivity in wireless laboratory conditions. And this enables cooperation between teacher and students and interactive education, as well as saves technological costs. The device consisted of the hardware and software supports Azerbaijani language and is easily operated by Windows and Android users. Also, there was developed mobile cart to conduct experiments in physics, chemistry and biology classes. For the first time in the period of independence of our country, there was purchased such equipments for secondary schools. The Ministry of Education had already started the process of provision of the secondary schools with the modern equipments. The students will have opportunity to conduct complex testings and to watch the process on interactive boards with these equipments. Also, the mobility of these devices enables their use in any place and any conditions. In addition to providing the school with new equipment, the teachers engaged with study of these devices were also conducted with the trainings. Edumedia Azerbaijan company organized training for teaching staff of 25 members within cooperation with the Ministry of Education.

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 The event organized by The Economist Events on "The non-oil sector is leading field of the real economy" was attended by the government officials of a number of countries including Azerbaijan, large-company executives, economists and experts. The main goal of the summit was to discuss the main prospects, opportunities and challenges of the countries with transition economy. The event chaired by the John Andrews, editor of The Economist magazine began with the speeches about diversification opportunities of the oil economy of Azerbaijan and its impact to different spheres of the country's economy. Minister of Communications and High Technologies, Ali Abbasov speaking about development trends of information technologies and its relation with 2020 goals of Azerbaijan highlighted that ICT was the major economic phenomenon of the new century. At the summit, Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education made a report on "Education to ensure national growth" The minister highlighted that in modern era, the relations between the education system and employers were changing and said that the main goal of this time is to establish a modern education system meeting the requirements of our times. Studies have shown that socio-economic progress is the result of advanced education system. Given these factors, the government implements educational reforms and new projects. Mikayil Jabbarov gave broad information about innovations of the education system to the summit participants. The Minister noted that there had been prepared the Action Plan based to "National Education Development Strategy" considered the major document for realization of educational reforms and the plan was approved by the head of the state in  January of this year. This plan is a roadmap for achieving the goals specified in the strategy. The Ministry of Education had already started to implement the Strategy in collaboration with relevant government agencies. The Minister gave information and expressed his views about SABAH groups, the result of "State Program on education of Azerbaijan youth abroad in the years 2007-2015", innovations implemented to improve the social well-being of the learners and other issues. In her speech, Sevinj Hasanova, Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry touched the challenges set by the global economic changes before our country. The event attended by the leading representatives of the education, banking, technology and industrial sectors involved the panel discussions on "Energy sector - the next chapter: the development of the basis of Azerbaijan economic power", "Outside the framework of the oil economy: establishment of competitive micro basis", "Innovation, entrepreneurship and diversification: avoiding obstacles", "Digital Age: the role of technology and telecommunications in the new economic conditions", "Sports events: Azerbaijan's position in the world" and "Diversification: increasing the share of non-oil sector".   

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The semi-final stage of the National Science Olympiads attended by 3700 pupils were held in 11 centers located in Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Shirvan, Sheki, Mingachevir, Lankaran, Shamakhi, Aghdash, Khachmaz and Nakhchivan. The participants were tasked to solve 25-30 tests. According to the rules, the pupils answered the questions of humanitarian disciplines (Azerbaijani language and literature, history and geography) within 90 minutes and technical disciplines (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and informatics) within 3 hours. In this stage of the National Science Olympiads, the exams on informatics were held on computer in 3 centers located in Baku, Ganja, Nakhchivan. According to the results of the semi-final stage, about 400 candidates will have an opportunity to participate at the next final stage on eight disciplines. Note that, the science olympiads are held in three stages. The first - regional stage of the Olympiad were attended by 22000 pupils on eight subjects.

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The festival will be held among the students of music and art schools on composition, instrumental performance, choir and solo nominations. The goal of organization of the competition is to activate the national music gen memory having a great importance in formation of the spiritual image of the young generation and to increase the interest of the students of music and art schools to their national roots and basis of Azerbaijan folk art. Under the terms of the festival, the participants should perform composer's plays written on folk music tunes and Azerbaijan fret. Before rendition of each play, the participant should sound the structure and cadence of the fret used in the work. The winners will be determined by the jury. The winners of the awards will be honored with the name of the "Festival laureate". On the last day of the festival will be held a concert with the participation of the winners.

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The 3-day forum attended by Afgan Abdullayev, the senior consultant of the Licensing and Accreditation sector of the Legal expertise and licensing department of the Ministry of Education involved discussion of the issues as excellence in education, language skills and habits, standardized language tests, curriculum globalization, language teacher training, application of the modern training techniques, assessment of the knowledge and skills. The participants of the forum organized by the Education First (EF) international community became acquainted with the researches conducted in this sphere in Harvard University and their application opportunities, and watched the related classes. Note that, the forum was organized within the events dedicated to the 50 years anniversary of EF. The goal of EF founded by Bertil Hult half a century ago is to promote wide expansion of the education in the world. EF having branches in 45 cities of 21 countries supports the millions of people to learn English.

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