The II Forum of Private Education opened at the National Centre RUSSIA

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On February 18, the II Forum of Private Education began at the National Centre RUSSIA. The event is organized by the Association of Private Educational Institutions with the support of the Synergy Corporation and the National Centre RUSSIA. The forum has brought together representatives of private schools, colleges, kindergartens, universities, additional education organizations, government authorities, expert communities, and businesses.

The welcome address to the forum participants from the First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, Sergei Kiriyenko, was read by Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and a member of the Supervisory Board of the Association of Private Educational Institutions.

"By complementing and enriching state educational programs, private schools, colleges, and universities play a crucial role in fostering well-rounded, creative, and socially active youth who are prepared for the challenges of the modern world. The private education sector also makes a significant contribution to supporting participants of the special military operation and their families, which is especially important in the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland. I am confident that the forum will be held at a high professional level, and its outcomes will serve as a foundation for further fruitful cooperation. I wish you productive work and success in implementing your initiatives," the address stated. 

Olga Petrova noted that the unique atmosphere of the National Centre RUSSIA would contribute to the successful hosting of the forum.

"The National Centre RUSSIA is a space for the present and reflection on the future — and this is also true about education. I am confident that the very atmosphere of the National Centre will contribute to productive communication and the development of best practices, which we will, of course, be happy to observe, analyze, and, where possible, integrate into the state education system," said Olga Petrova.

Private education has unique characteristics that make it an important element of the educational landscape, noted Aide to the President of the Russian Federation Andrei Fursenko in his address. He also emphasized that the key objectives in this field include increasing the number of young participants in projects and programs aimed at professional and personal development, as well as patriotic education, and creating a modern professional development system for educators at all levels with regular qualification upgrades. 

In a video address to the Forum participants, President of the Russian Academy of Education Olga Vasilyeva noted that the main potential of private education lies in the flexibility and adaptability of programs, as well as the ability to implement and utilize new teaching tools and technologies. She also highly praised the significance of the Forum in fostering dialogue and experience exchange between representatives of the private education sector and relevant government agencies.

Educational events are one of the key areas of the event program at the National Centre RUSSIA. 

"Our centre was created by order of the President precisely so that people could realize their potential here and contribute to shaping the future of the entire country. We have our own initiatives, such as the 'Open School' project, where educational institutions present best practices. Every Thursday, our venue hosts free expert lectures and discussions with fascinating speakers. We invite everyone to the National Centre," said Anastasia Zvyagina, Deputy Director General of the National Centre RUSSIA, addressing the audience. 

The Forum began with a plenary session titled "Priority Directions for the Development of the Education System of the Russian Federation." Participants discussed the challenges facing the sector, including the rapid transformation of the labor market, demographic issues, the need to ensure scientific, technological, and industrial sovereignty, large-scale digitalization, and the integration of artificial intelligence tools into all areas of life.

The first day of the II Forum of Private Education is held under the motto "Dialogue with the State," culminating in the ceremony for the National Award for Private Education. The second day will focus on the exchange of best practices.