Education for children from marginalized Roma communities in Slovakia faces significant challenges, particularly regarding language barriers, as many children arrive at school speaking Romani or a Romani-influenced Slovak. Teachers report that the school system often fails to accommodate these language differences, leading to misinterpretations of children’s abilities and creating additional stress for both students and educators.

There is a call for systemic support, including the return of Roma language assistants and a shift in perspective to view Romani as a valuable part of children’s identity rather than a hindrance to learning.

• Škola má byť mostom k porozumeniu. Rómske deti v nej však často narážajú na prekážky, ktoré ich brzdia nielen v učení. In: Staritup. 14.06.2026. https://www.startitup.sk/skola-ma-byt-mostom-k-porozumeniu-romske-deti-v-nej-vsak-casto-narazaju-na-prekazky-ktore-ich-brzdia-nielen-v-uceni/