Tõnis Lukas
Estonian Minister of Education
Born
June 5th, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Estonia
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An Estonian historian and politician served as the 34th Minister of Education. Born in 1962, contributed significantly to the development of educational policies and historical scholarship in Estonia. Played a vital role in modernizing the Estonian education system, focusing on curriculum development and teacher education. Involved in various educational reforms aimed at improving learning outcomes and accessibility in schools.
Served as the 34th Minister of Education
Contributed to historical scholarship in Estonia
Involved in educational policy reform
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