The Ministry of Education prepares schools for blackouts: what changes await the educational process

Recommendations from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has provided recommendations to schools regarding preparation for possible prolonged power outages this winter. In this regard, the Ministry has addressed schools with guidelines aimed at ensuring the continuity of the educational process during blackouts.

In particular, the ministry's letter has been received by the heads of education departments, who are recommended to:

• move part of the educational weeks from the winter months to June 2026;
• extend the duration of winter holidays for better preparation of students for studying in conditions of electricity absence;
• assess the possibility of transitioning to a six-day week to ensure the fulfillment of educational plans;
• provide students with paper textbooks or printed sets.

It is recommended to use the platform 'All-Ukrainian School Online' to conduct lessons in a remote format.

Organization of safety in educational institutions

Regarding safety organization, educational institutions are advised to:

• create a reserve of technical and drinking water;
• ensure supplies of long-term storage food for 48 hours;
• conduct briefings on actions in case of blackouts.

Management must ensure that teachers and students know how to act in emergency situations.

Thus, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is taking measures to adapt the educational process to new challenges, particularly related to energy crises.

Adapting the educational process to the conditions of energy crises is an important step to ensure stability in education. Implementing the Ministry's recommendations will help schools maintain the educational process even under blackout conditions, which is especially important in the context of current challenges faced by the country. This also underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to organizing learning in modern conditions, considering the safety of students and educators.