The education system in Ukraine is undergoing significant transformations to meet modern challenges and societal needs. The development of practical skills among students is particularly crucial for ensuring their safety and that of their families and country.

This has led to ongoing reforms in the teaching of the subject «Ukraine's Defense».

Initiated by the Department of Education and Science of the Odessa City Council, a working meeting was held at Odessa Lyceum No. 1 named after A.P. Bystrina, where the creation and operation of centers for teaching the subject «Ukraine's Defense» in municipal secondary education institutions in the city of Odessa were discussed.

The meeting included principals of secondary education institutions, teachers of the subject «Ukraine's Defense», representatives of public and veterans' organizations, deputies of the Odessa City Council, and members of the Coordination Council on national-patriotic education.

Key issues discussed included the establishment of teaching centers for the subject «Ukraine's Defense» in educational institutions, optimal resource utilization, and enhancing the effectiveness of organizational work concerning the subject in light of current challenges.

Participants were introduced to recommendations for establishing these centers developed by the project office «Updating the Curriculum for the Subject «Ukraine's Defense», supported by the «Partnership for a Strong Ukraine» Fund, along with a guideline on creating centers for teaching the subject in educational institutions.