Ministry of Education Allocates 12 Million Dinars for Student Cooperatives – Is It Enough?
In Serbia, something that should make us all happy is happening – the Ministry of Education has decided to support student cooperatives in primary schools. Yes, you read that right! A whopping 12 million dinars have been allocated for equipping these cooperatives. But is that really enough or just a drop in the ocean?
What are student cooperatives and why do they matter?
Student cooperatives are not just another school project. They are places where kids learn to work together, be responsible, and develop an entrepreneurial spirit. The Ministry of Education has clearly stated that the development of these cooperatives is an important part of educational work. But does this reflect in practice?
Number of schools receiving funds – only 42!
This year, 42 primary schools signed contracts to receive funds. Two of them received support for the first time. Compared to the previous school year, the number of schools that established student cooperatives has tripled. Sounds great, right? But what about the other schools? Is 12 million dinars enough to cover equipment for all schools that want cooperatives?
Is 12 million dinars really a big amount?
At first glance, 12 million dinars sounds like a lot of money. But when divided among 42 schools, that’s about 285,000 dinars per school. Is that enough to equip one cooperative? In an era where prices of equipment and materials are constantly rising, this might be just a start, not a solution.
Ministry claims continuous support
Assistant Minister for Primary Education, Milan Pasaronić, emphasized that the Ministry continues to support the development of student cooperatives. But is this support really continuous and sufficient? Or is it just a one-time gesture that won’t bring long-term results?
What do schools and teachers say?
Although official data is not detailed, from the experience of teachers and school principals, it can be concluded that equipment is often outdated or insufficient. Student cooperatives could contribute much more to children’s development if they were provided with better and more modern facilities.
Conclusion: Is this just a start or an empty story?
The Ministry of Education has made the first step by allocating 12 million dinars for equipping student cooperatives. That is certainly better than nothing. But is it enough to truly improve the work and development of these cooperatives? The number of schools receiving funds is small, and the amount per school is unimpressive.
If we want our children to truly learn how to be entrepreneurial and responsible, much more than symbolic support is needed. Maybe it’s time to ask – does the Ministry of Education really take the future of education seriously or is it just throwing crumbs to hungry students?
Now, dear readers, what do you think? Is 12 million dinars for 42 schools really enough? Or is this just another media story? Drop a comment, share your experience, or just crack a good joke about school cooperatives – let’s see who’s really for action and who’s just for talk!
