Slovak State to Purchase New School Building to Solve Critical Shortage in Jarovnice

The Slovak state is moving to address a critical shortage of school places in Jarovnice, a village in eastern Slovakia, by purchasing a new school building. The acquisition will allow the local school to end its current double-shift operation, under which students attend classes in two separate shifts due to insufficient capacity. Double-shift schooling is considered a significant disadvantage for pupils, limiting access to after-school activities and placing strain on teachers and families. Jarovnice, one of Slovakia's largest Roma settlements, has long faced challenges related to infrastructure and public services, making the expansion of educational capacity a notable step toward improving conditions for the local community.