Egelion

[Louis]

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Royal Councilor Cascabel and the Prince of Amateria, Artemio made a surprise press event at La Primaria Escolar de Santa Ursula in Dul Kinea this afternoon to introduce and present King Romulo's latest education reforms aimed at improving overall schooling in Egelion. The Prince of Amateria began the event by reading a speech written by King Romulo--who was attending a military meeting in Cartablanca that afternoon. Prince Artemio at first began in a quiet and shy voice, but slowly gained his confidence as he read from the speech:

The government shall work with the Real Academia Egeliana to create a curriculum and a national heritage that embraces our nation's history and prepares the youth for the future. the government shall embraces the ideas of a research-based curriculum, where students can use their schema to ask questions, engage in inquiry, and provide long-term solutions for long-term issues.

According to the finer details released and presented by Royal Councilor Cascabel, the current education system in Egelion would not longer be used. Instead, researchers and educational experts would work together to create an inquiry-based system where students are required to engage in critical thinking, classical thought, and the inquiry process. The age of schooling in Egelion will be defined from the age of 6 to the age of 27, with students focusing on their career paths after "La Preparatoria". High Councilor Cascabel, who applauded the young prince in his explanation stated:

I believe His Majesty is concerned with the lack of education and complete paranoia in our region. the Egelian people must be educated and must be prepared to handle the world's problems--past, present, and future. I do not believe that our current education system acknowledges inquiry or critical thinking. We must move one step above our regional allies. Egelion must be ready to tackle challenges in research and academics. His Majesty's reforms, which include a complete overhaul of the academic system ensures that all gaps of knowledge are eliminated and we remain equitable with our entire population.

As soon as next year, spending in education will increase from 123 Billion Crowns to over 204 billion Crowns. Royal Councilor Cascabel stated that a tall rise in education spending will be met by a more efficient education system, one where students may attend public universities for free and students receive scholarships for textbooks and supplies. Schools and universities will also begin looking for more teachers. Royal Duchies have begun to promote for incoming students to become teachers. Teachers will be needed from all grade levels. Current teachers will be required to take three new inquiry courses--where they will learn about the inquiry process and how it will affect student growth. More information can be found at the Real Academia Egliana website.