The birth of the conception of junior high schools and its implementation in Poland between 1997–1999

The aim of this paper is to consider the 1997–1999 as a significant period for Polish education, in which the conception of junior high schools was created and implemented The article has been divided into three sections. The first section examines objects and purposes of creation junior high schools. The second section gives a brief overview of heated social discussion connected with the reform of education. In the third section the final legislative process is presented. Moreover the article investigates the opinions of teachers, politicians and the society about the reform.

The aim of this paper is to consider the 1997–1999 as a significant period for Polish education, in which the conception of junior high schools was created and implemented The article has been divided into three sections. The first section examines objects and purposes of creation junior high schools. The second section gives a brief overview of heated social discussion connected with the reform of education. In the third section the final legislative process is presented. Moreover the article investigates the opinions of teachers, politicians and the society about the reform.