Minister Kumbaro Meets Tirana School Principals Ahead of New School Year

Before the new 2026–2027 school year began, Minister Mirela Kumbaro met with the principals of over 200 schools under the Regional Directorate of Pre-University Education in Tirana as part of her discussions with heads of pre-university education institutions.
The minister presented some of the priorities outlined in the new guidelines for the school year during the meeting, emphasizing the creation of a more welcoming and friendly environment for students, the strict enforcement of the prohibition on using cell phones in class, and adherence to the Code of Ethics by educators.
“We all follow the same values and guidelines while working with the same attitude. In addition to building on last year’s successes, we are preparing to begin a new school year by taking lessons from our mistakes. We have to get ready for the new regulations and initiatives that will be implemented this year,” Kumbaro stated.
The minister emphasized that the prohibition on cell phones would receive fresh attention, beginning with educators. She also emphasized the significance of the Code of Ethics for educators, security guards, and psychosocial assistance personnel, particularly with regard to their communication style.
This year, communication is the first step in our efforts. The minister clarified, “The new guidelines have established for the first time that the first day of school should be a day of getting to know and being introduced to the school, the teacher, the textbooks, and classmates.”
School safety was another significant topic covered in the discussion. Kumbaro told the public and parents whose kids attend the schools chosen for the “Smart City” initiative that the State Police’s Monitoring Center will be keeping an eye on data from smart cameras.
Twenty schools in Tirana and Kamëz participated in the project’s initial pilot. Smart cameras are able to detect hazards like cigaret smoke, harmful objects, and people who have been identified as a risk. The minister emphasized that technology is only a supplementary tool and cannot take the place of the focus, accountability, and dialog among all parties involved in the educational process.
Additionally, 408 educational institutions nationwide will introduce the “After School” program for the first time in the 2026–2027 school year. Through creative and social activities, the program seeks to give kids in lower and upper secondary schools valuable time after class while simultaneously guiding them away from risky technology use.
In the meantime, school textbook distribution has started. While students in grades I–V will acquire new textbooks annually, lower secondary school students will receive them for free.
Before the new 2026–2027 school year began, Minister Mirela Kumbaro met with the principals of over 200 schools under the Regional Directorate of Pre-University Education in Tirana as part of her discussions with heads of pre-university education institutions.
The minister presented some of the priorities outlined in the new guidelines for the school year during the meeting, emphasizing the creation of a more welcoming and friendly environment for students, the strict enforcement of the prohibition on using cell phones in class, and adherence to the Code of Ethics by educators.
“We all follow the same values and guidelines while working with the same attitude. In addition to building on last year’s successes, we are preparing to begin a new school year by taking lessons from our mistakes. We have to get ready for the new regulations and initiatives that will be implemented this year,” Kumbaro stated.
The minister emphasized that the prohibition on cell phones would receive fresh attention, beginning with educators. She also emphasized the significance of the Code of Ethics for educators, security guards, and psychosocial assistance personnel, particularly with regard to their communication style.
This year, communication is the first step in our efforts. The minister clarified, “The new guidelines have established for the first time that the first day of school should be a day of getting to know and being introduced to the school, the teacher, the textbooks, and classmates.”
School safety was another significant topic covered in the discussion. Kumbaro told the public and parents whose kids attend the schools chosen for the “Smart City” initiative that the State Police’s Monitoring Center will be keeping an eye on data from smart cameras.
Twenty schools in Tirana and Kamëz participated in the project’s initial pilot. Smart cameras are able to detect hazards like cigaret smoke, harmful objects, and people who have been identified as a risk. The minister emphasized that technology is only a supplementary tool and cannot take the place of the focus, accountability, and dialog among all parties involved in the educational process.
Additionally, 408 educational institutions nationwide will introduce the “After School” program for the first time in the 2026–2027 school year. Through creative and social activities, the program seeks to give kids in lower and upper secondary schools valuable time after class while simultaneously guiding them away from risky technology use.
In the meantime, school textbook distribution has started. While students in grades I–V will acquire new textbooks annually, lower secondary school students will receive them for free.