Andra Orn criticizes in the article the state's inability to ensure a sufficient number of high school places for young people in Tallinn who are left without schooling, emphasizing that before implementing the obligation to study, it should have been ensured that all young people could continue their education. (translated)
The article addresses the impact of artificial intelligence on vocational education, emphasizing that although the reform of the obligation to learn was supposed to bring clarity and equity, it also highlights new challenges for young people who fall between the system and statistics and whose educational needs remain unclear. (translated)
Problems related to the placement of students in youth training schools and system failures highlight uncertainties related to educational pathways, which leave about 1,300 primary school graduates in the dark regarding their new study location. (translated)
Australian youth are increasingly exchanging traditional media channels for artificial intelligence and smart devices, raising questions about their social participation abilities and whether educational and media companies can keep pace with the changes. (translated)
The social sculpture park "Hold Me in an Embrace," led by Marta Vaarik, is a monument to survival located in the courtyard of Kumu. It draws attention to young people sharing extremely difficult personal stories, whose voices are often neglected in art production, emphasizing the need to reconsider and respect young people to prevent the deepening of problems. (translated)
Viimsi Gymnasium teacher Reesi Kuslap emphasizes that high school must teach young people critical thinking skills so that they can cope in an increasingly complex and information-rich world, while sharing their experiences of overcoming challenges, self-preservation, and the challenges faced by young teachers. (translated)
As of today, 675 graduates from basic school in Tallinn and Tartu have not continued their educational path according to official data, which makes a total of 28 class groups. (translated)
Expert Anneli Sammel emphasized on Radio 2 that the glamorous environment of alcohol sends contradictory signals to young people, calls for not normalizing alcohol consumption, and supports the campaign "Don't Drink in September," which aims to make alcohol less accessible and reduce its visibility in society. (translated)
The article points out that social media has made drugs easily accessible to young people, but alcohol remains more common, even though the use of drugs among young people has worryingly increased. (translated)
Merlin Liis-Toomela discusses how the implementation of age verification on social media raises complex questions regarding data protection and identification, especially concerning the protection measures for young users on Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram. (translated)
Journalist Merilin Pärli highlights a worrying situation in her weekly commentary, where drug use among young people, exemplified by the case of her distressed mother regarding her son and his friend, remains too often silent in public, which can lead to tragic consequences. (translated)
The Estonian youth team achieved the title of best wind generator at the World Kid Wind Challenge held in the United States, where top designers Sander Orukivi, Peeter Persidski, Daniel Simagin, and Rasmus Orukivi presented various and innovative solutions, including a 360-degree rotatable wind turbine, for the design and functionality development of which they received support from TalTech mentor Kenari Koonik. (translated)
Estonian Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas emphasized that the issue of young people leaving the education system is now on the agenda and requires active intervention, as every year about 1,500 young people with basic education drop out, many of whom are Ukrainian war refugees or Russian-speaking, which makes it necessary to create additional study places and reform vocational education to provide them with practical career options and help them enter the labor market. (translated)
The attack that took place in Viimsi, where young people beat a 17-year-old girl, highlighted the decline in security feelings among local residents and showed that the issues of youth violence have not been adequately addressed by the police or the local municipality. (translated)
Reigo Reppo emphasizes that the mental health of children and young people is closely related to the environment created, and to create better development opportunities, more support from adults and the community is needed, rather than waiting for psychiatrists to solve problems alone. (translated)
In his speech on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the Republic of Estonia, President Alar Karis emphasized the importance of trusting and listening to young people in order to promote education, the economy, and diversity, which will help Estonia reach new ideas and developments in the future. (translated)
Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir emphasized the importance of intergenerational equality in her speech on the occasion of Estonia's Independence Restoration Day, calling for trust and investment in young people to ensure their active involvement in shaping the future. (translated)
Viimsi municipality is organizing two meetings for residents regarding the case of the brutally assaulted 17-year-old girl to discuss community safety and allow locals to ask questions and share concerns. (translated)
Musician Stig Rästa released an emotional supportive message referring to the brutal attack on a 17-year-old girl in Viimsi, expressing concern not only for the victim but also for the young people involved in the act of violence, and urged society to engage in self-reflection regarding this shocking act. (translated)
The shocking brutality against a 17-year-old girl that took place in Viimsi has prompted Interior Minister Igor Taro to call for a special review by the PPA of the police response, while the police have identified the young people involved in the fight and continue to investigate their motives and roles in the incident. (translated)
