“Monitoring Changes in the Network of General Secondary Education Institutions in Accordance with Regional Plans”

Information and analytical materials “Monitoring Changes in the Network of General Secondary Education Institutions in Accordance with Regional Plans” were prepared in implementation of the recommendations of the European Commission presented in the 2024 Ukraine Progress Report under the EU Enlargement Package, as well as in accordance with the Operational Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for 2026.

The materials provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state and dynamics of the network of general secondary education institutions (including special schools), the student population and teaching staff, class size indicators and staffing levels at both national and regional levels, based on data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine and the Dashboard of the SSI “Institute of Educational Analytics”.

The monitoring results make it possible to assess regional disparities, trends in network optimisation, and the level of workload on educational institutions, as well as to identify directions for further structural modernisation of the general secondary education system. The materials may be used to support evidence-based managerial decision-making aimed at ensuring accessibility, quality, and efficiency of the educational network in the context of European integration and post-war recovery.

“Analysis of the Network of Family, Sanatorium and Special Preschool Educational Institutions in 2024”

This information and analytical materials present a comprehensive statistical overview of the activities of family, sanatorium and special preschool education institutions in 2024. The materials were prepared in accordance with the Operational Plan of Measures for 2024–2026 for the implementation of the Strategy for Ensuring the Right of Every Child in Ukraine to Grow Up in a Family Environment for 2024–2028 and are based on data from the software and hardware complex “Automated Information Complex of Educational Management” (SHC “AICEM”).

The study includes an analysis of the institutional network at the regional level, an assessment of human resources (including special education specialists), an audit of facilities and infrastructure, and an evaluation of the safety environment. Particular attention is given to the creation of a barrier-free environment, which is essential for the integration of children with special educational needs.

The results will serve as a basis for strategic planning aimed at transforming institutions into modern centres for supporting children and families during 2024–2028. The materials will assist managers and communities in effectively modernising educational infrastructure and improving the quality of services for the most vulnerable groups of children.

Informational and analytical materials

“Study of the Accessibility of Preschool Education Institutions, in Particular for Children with Special Educational Needs”

The analytical report was prepared based on the results of a study on the accessibility of preschool education institutions, in particular for children with special educational needs (SEN), conducted by the SSI “Institute of Educational Analytics” in implementation of the Strategic Activity Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine until 2027 (Order of the Ministry of Education and Science dated 07.03.2024 No. 276). The purpose of the study was to assess the state and dynamics of the accessibility of preschool education in terms of the coverage of children with SEN by educational services, staffing provision, and the level of creation of a barrier-free environment.

The analysis was carried out on the basis of data from Form No. 85-K “Report on the Activities of a Preschool Education Institution for the Year” for 2024–2026, as well as operational information from the education departments of regional military administrations and the Kyiv City State Administration. The results of the study indicate an increase in the number of children with SEN covered by preschool education and the development of inclusive forms of education. At the same time, uneven development of certain components of accessibility was identified, particularly regarding staffing provision and the level of creation of a barrier-free environment.

Informational and analytical materials

“Monitoring Study on the State of Media Literacy in General Secondary Education Institutions” 

The information and analytical materials present the results of a large-scale monitoring study on the state of media literacy among participants in the educational process in general secondary education institutions (GSEIs) in Ukraine. The monitoring was conducted by the research team of the SSI “Institute of Educational Analytics” in May-June 2026 as part of the implementation of the Media Literacy Development Strategy until 2026. The study covered 1,500 GSEIs and 51,219 respondents, including parents of primary school pupils (grades 1-4), as well as lower secondary (grades 5-9) and upper secondary (grades 10-11) school pupils. The monitoring revealed high scores on the integral index of basic literacy among school pupils (82.2% for lower secondary and 84.3% for upper secondary education). At the same time, a systemic deficit in theoretical knowledge and a pronounced manifestation of the “illusion of competence” effect were identified, with adolescents tending to overestimate their actual level of protection against information threats.

The information and analytical materials highlight key trends, wartime information security culture (in particular, adherence to “information silence” guidelines), the level of digital and information security hygiene on the internet and social media, as well as internal barriers that prevent students from regularly verifying content. Special attention is paid to analysing the attitudes of parents and pupils towards different approaches to teaching media literacy at school, as well as towards the introduction of administrative restrictions on the use of mobile devices during the educational process. The findings reveal a clear gap between adolescents’ subjective self-assessment of their skills and their practical ability to recognise manipulation, including clickbait, internet bots, deepfakes, and information and psychological operations (IPSO).