Today, as part of the final board meeting of the Ministry of Education of Belarus, a ceremony honoring the best institutions and teams in the industry was held. Industry leaders who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in developing educational activities, implementing innovations, and ensuring high teaching standards were recognized with honorary diplomas from the Ministry of Education and the carry-over quality symbol "Лепшыя ў адукацыі" ("Best in Education").

The "Лепшыя ў адукацыі" quality symbol is awarded annually. This initiative aims to identify and encourage best practices in various segments of the education system from preschool education to higher education and scientific research. Winners were determined in 13 categories based on their performance, contribution to the development of the regional educational environment, and the effectiveness of the implementation of state education policy.

The following were awarded the "Best Educational Quality Symbol":

* In the category "Best Structural Subdivision of the Regional (Minsk City) Executive Committee Exercising State Authority in Education" the award went to the Main Education Department of the Grodno Regional Executive Committee.

* In the category "Best Structural Subdivision of City, District Executive Committees, and Local District Administrations in Cities Exercising State Authority in Education" the award was presented to the Education and Sports Department of the Stolbtsy District Executive Committee of the Minsk Region and the Education Department of the Leninsky District Administration of Minsk.

* In the category "Best Preschool Education Institution Located in an Urban Area" to the staff of the State Educational Institution "Preschool Child Development Center No. 1 of Mogilev."

* In the category "Best Preschool Education Institution Located in a Rural Area" to the staff of the State Educational Institution "Zhemchuzhnensky Kindergarten of the Baranovichi District."

* In the category "Best General Secondary Education Institution Located in an Urban Area" the award was presented to the team of the State Educational Institution "Gymnasium No. 2 of Vitebsk."

* In the category "Best General Secondary Education Institution Located in a Rural Area" to the team of the State Educational Institution "Nivskaya Secondary School of the Zhlobin District."

* In the category "Best Special Education Institution" to the team of the State Educational Institution "Specialized Boarding School No. 13 of Minsk."

* In the category "Best Supplementary Education Institution for Children and Youth Located in an Urban Area" to the team of the State Educational Institution "Mogilev Regional Creativity Center."

* In the category "Best Supplementary Education Institution for Children and Youth Located in a Rural Area" to the team of the State Educational Institution "Shchuchin Palace of Children and Youth Creativity."

* In the category "Best Educational Institution Implementing Secondary Specialized Education Programs" to the team of the Polotsk State College of Economics.

* In the category "Best Educational Institution Implementing Vocational and Technical Education Programs" to the team of the Smilovichi State College.

* In the category "For High Achievements in Education Quality" to the team of the Francisk Skaryna Gomel State University.

* In the category "Best Organization in Scientific and Technical Activities" to the team of the A.N. Sevchenko Institute of Applied Physical Problems of the Belarusian State University.

The carry-over quality symbol "Best in Education" is awarded for one year and is transferred to a new recipient based on the results of the following year. This award not only recognizes achievements but also serves as an incentive for further development and as a role model for other educational establishments in Belarus.

The Ministry of Education congratulates all the laureates and expresses confidence that their experience and achievements will strengthen the authority of the Belarusian education system and serve as a foundation for disseminating best practices throughout the country.

Photo: Oleg Ignatovich, photojournalist, Pedagogical Press Publishing House