Yusuf Tekin's Visit to Yozgat: From Artificial Intelligence to the New Educational Model

Yusuf Tekin, Turkey's Minister of National Education, issued important statements today, June 12, 2026, during his visit to the province of Yozgat regarding the future of the country's educational system. This visit, taking place on the eve of the national High School Entrance Exam (LGS), served as an opportunity for the minister to unveil the government's latest technologies and support plans for students [3].

LGS Exam and Innovation in Student Services The Minister of National Education announced that more than 1,226,000 students have registered for the LGS exam to be held tomorrow, June 13. Referring to the government's new approach to reducing student stress, Tekin announced the distribution of 'nutrition packages' including dried fruits and water for more than 924,000 candidates [2]. He emphasized that the results of this decisive exam will be officially announced on July 10, 2026 [6].

Integration of AI into the School Selection Process One of the most significant parts of Tekin's speech in Yozgat was the introduction of the 'AI-based selection robot.' This new tool allows students, after receiving their results, to electronically review all physical and educational facilities of schools across Turkey and choose the best option for their continued education with the help of AI analysis [8]. This move is part of the government's larger plan for the full digitalization of schools, which currently includes equipping 650,000 classrooms with internet-connected smart boards [2].

Defense of the 'Turkey Century' Educational Model During the Justice and Development Party advisory council meeting in Yozgat, Yusuf Tekin responded to opposition criticism regarding the new educational model known as the 'Turkey Century Education Model.' He stated that this model was designed to strengthen national and spiritual values and that the government would not back down from its implementation [5]. Tekin also noted international statistics, highlighting that institutions such as the OECD and the World Bank have described Turkey's educational developments as an 'educational revolution' [9].

Educational Status in Yozgat Province During the visit, the minister met with local officials, including the Governor of Yozgat. Reviews show that Yozgat is one of the leading provinces in terms of infrastructure, with one teacher for every 14 students [9]. However, Tekin emphasized the need to improve the quality of education in the province so that national exam results better align with the region's physical potential [5].