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A Óbudai Árpád Gimnázium tanárai úgy döntöttek , hogy az iskola a Nemzeti Közszolgálati Egyetemből irányított lesz. A szavazáson a tanárok többsége támogatta ezt. Azonban néhány szülő aggodalmát fejezte ki a gyors döntés miatt, és békés tiltakozást szerveztek. Az egyetem nyitott párbeszédet ígér minden érintettel.
Translation
The teachers at Óbudai Árpád High School have decided that the school will be managed under the governance of the National University of Public Service. The majority of teachers supported this decision in the vote. However, some parents expressed concern over the swift decision and organised a peaceful protest. The university has promised open dialogue with all concerned parties.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who supported the management change at Óbuda Árpád High School?
The majority of the teachers supported the management change.
Question 2: What did some parents do in response to the quick decision about the management change?
Some parents organized a peaceful protest.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌14/12/2024
The recent decision by staff members of the Óbuda Árpád High School in Hungary to support a transition of their institution into the hands of the National University of Public Service (NUPS) has ignited debate. In a secret ballot held on December 12, a majority of 62 percent from those who participated supported the change. However, the decision did not come without its share of controversy and concerns.
Despite backing from the school's teaching staff, the shift faced criticism from the parent community, which staged a peaceful protest in the form of a human chain around the school. Parents expressed dissatisfaction with the rapid timeline given for the decision, which, according to them, did not allow enough time for thorough consideration and understanding of the implications. They also expressed apprehensions about potential tuition fees and the impact this shift might have on the school's entry process and quality of education.
Controversy Over Óbuda Árpád High School Management Change (Illustration)
The National University of Public Service framed the move as a strategic alignment aimed at bolstering their teacher training program by offering a hands-on practice environment. They acknowledged the school's high pedagogical standards and committed to maintaining and building on these values. The university emphasized the mutual benefits of this arrangement and promised to engage all stakeholders—teachers, students, and parents—in open dialogue as they navigate this transition.
Critics, however, raised concerns regarding the potential for political influence, noting the university's ties to the state and its governance under the Prime Minister's Office. Such developments led some parents to speculate whether the political affiliations of the overseeing body's leadership might affect the school's ideological stance.
While the institutional changeover is set to proceed, stakeholders emphasized the importance of ongoing discussions and collaborative efforts to address the community's reservations and assure the continued high standards of the school.
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