Reducing dropout through Innovation and technology

PNRAS (the National Programme for Reducing School Dropout) is an initiative funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Component 15: Education. It aims to prevent and reduce dropout in lower secondary education through innovative measures and investment in school infrastructure.

La Mircea Eliade Sports High School, proiectul PNRAS include trei componente majore: advanced technology for student safety, equipment for sports educationandeducational programmes for teachers and students. Our aim is a school that is safe, modern and motivating for everyone.

Obiective PNRAS

Reducing the risk of dropout, improving year 8 National Assessment results and increasing the transition rate into upper secondary education. Delivery period: 24-30 months, ending 30 June 2026.

Funded through
PNRR
C15
Education

Sistem Anti-Bullying bazat pe AI

Advanced technology to keep the school safe and to prevent risky behaviour.

Artificial intelligence for student safety

An integrated monitoring and prevention system

Advanced sensors

A sensor system able to detect banned substances, keeping the school clean and safe for everyone.

Behavioural analysis

AI algorithms that analyse student behaviour to spot early signs of bullying or other problems.

Student profiling

A profiling system that identifies students at risk of dropping out or needing extra support, allowing targeted intervention.

Early warning

Early-warning mechanisms that detect and defuse risk situations before they become critical.

Server de Virtualizare

Modern IT infrastructure running all the school’s digital systems, with performance and security in mind.

  • High processing capacity
  • Secure data storage
  • Automatic backup and recovery
  • Centralised management

Digital security

Advanced systems protecting students’ data and privacy, in line with GDPR and child protection rules.

  • Criptare date personale
  • Acces controlat pe roluri
  • Full audit and logging
  • Conformitate GDPR

Equipment for sports education

Investment in sports facilities for students’ healthy physical development.

Strength equipment

Modern fitness equipment for building strength and endurance.

  • Multi-gym machines
  • Professional free weights
  • Resistance bands
  • Echipamente cardio

A modern strength room

A fully equipped strength room serving every sport in the school.

  • A dedicated training space
  • Mirrors and specialist flooring
  • Ventilation system
  • Vestiare moderne

Performance monitoring

Devices for measuring and tracking athletes’ physical performance.

  • Smart scales
  • Body composition measurement
  • Strength testing
  • Regular assessments

Teacher training & Remedial lessons

Investment in professional development and direct support for students at risk of dropping out.

Training courses for teachers

A comprehensive training programme helping teachers meet modern educational challenges.

  • Handling violence and bullying — prevention and intervention techniques
  • Personal and professional development — modern teaching skills
  • Effective communication — with students and parents
  • Identifying students at risk — warning signs and intervention
  • Utilizarea tehnologiei — in the classroom

Teachers trained

Peste 67 de cadre didactice vor beneficia de cursuri de formare acreditate.

Remedial lessons — lower secondary

Extra lessons for lower secondary students at risk of dropping out or performing below their potential.

  • National Assessment preparation — mathematics and Romanian
  • Recuperare lacune - Cursuri personalizate pe nivel
  • Free tutoring — in small groups
  • Monitorizare progres - Regular assessments
  • Educational guidance — direction and motivation

Obiectiv

Improving National Assessment pass rates and reducing dropout to zero.

Complementary activities

Parent education

Sessions with parents

Excursii Educative

Cultural and sporting visits

Counselling

Emotional support

Scholarships and prizes

Rewards for students

Official document

Download the official announcement launching the PNRAS project at Mircea Eliade Sports High School.

Download the launch announcement

Funding details

Funding source
PNRR — Component 15: Education
Grant scheme
PNRAS Runda II
Maximum grant
300.000 EUR
Delivery period
24-30 months (until 30.06.2026)
100% grant funded

More about PNRAS

Visit the Ministry of Education website for full details of the programme.

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