This year is a significant one for Lasnamäe High School, as the first and fourth grades begin their studies in Estonian. Although the transition might be more challenging for fourth graders, the school community remains optimistic. Photo: Konstantin Sednev
This year is a significant one for Lasnamäe High School, as the first and fourth grades begin their studies in Estonian. Although the transition might be more challenging for fourth graders, the school community remains optimistic. Photo: Konstantin Sednev Photo: Konstantin Sednev

The current school year has begun with the transition to Estonian-language schooling. How should the state and local governments support this shift in schools where Russian was previously the language of instruction?