ARMENIA’S EDUCATIONAL POLICY: ACHIEVEMENTS AND SHORTCOMINGS
In April 2025 Launching Political Clubs in Bordering Regions of Armenia project kicked off its third phase in Yerevan. Under the auspices of Caucasus Institute, the Yerevan Political Club launched its first discussions. Teachers, students and educational workers were engaged in discussing Armenia’s educational policy, its achievements and shortcomings. Education expert Serob Khachatryan and co-founder of Aregnazan school, teacher Ara Atayan shared their insights about current challenges faced by the educational system as well as consequences of the ongoing reforms and their potential short and long-term impact. The experts also reflected on international best practices and their localization efforts in Armenia. The discussion was organized within the framework of the Launching Political Clubs in the Regions of Armenia project, supported by the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.