Bulgarian blogger Boyan Pishtikov publishes [1] [bg] images from a students’ demonstration in the north-western city of Vratza [2] [en]. The protest was organized by high school students who disagree with the recent dismissal of one of their teachers. According to the principal [3] [bg], the layoff was caused by alleged libel by a teacher who claimed corruption was rampant at the school. On a dedicated Facebook page [4] [bg], the students express their support to all fired teachers. The Ministry of Education has opened an investigation [5] [bg] into the claims.
Bulgaria: Students Protest Teacher's Dismissal
· Written by Rayna St.
Categories: Eastern & Central Europe, Bulgaria, Education, Protest, Youth