Schools and universities across Iran are reopening after a difficult period marked by war, damaged educational facilities, disrupted classes and growing financial pressure on families.

Months of fighting affected education across the country. Numerous schools were damaged, while universities and research facilities also faced disruptions. According to the report, more than 1,700 schools suffered damage ranging from minor destruction to severe structural losses.

One of the most devastating incidents occurred in Minab, where an attack on an elementary school reportedly killed at least 156 students and staff. Other schools were also affected as air strikes and the wider conflict disrupted communities.

Universities were not spared. Institutions including Sharif University of Technology and facilities connected to Shahid Beheshti University experienced damage or disruption, affecting lessons and academic activities.

For students, the problems extended beyond damaged buildings. During the previous academic term, poor internet connectivity, energy shortages and the emotional pressure created by the conflict repeatedly interrupted classes.

Younger children have also been affected psychologically. Staff at a kindergarten in Tehran described changes in children's behavior and artwork following the air strikes. Some drawings reportedly began featuring missiles and scenes connected to the war, highlighting how deeply the conflict has entered children's everyday lives.

Families are facing another challenge as they prepare their children to return to school: rising costs.

Parents interviewed in the report said school supplies have become significantly more expensive. Items that were affordable a year earlier now place greater pressure on household budgets. Students who need computers and other equipment for their studies are also finding them increasingly difficult to afford.

Despite these challenges, students are returning to classrooms with hopes of continuing their education.

The reopening of schools represents more than a return to normal lessons. For many Iranian families, it is an attempt to restore a sense of routine after months of uncertainty.

However, damaged schools, disrupted universities, economic difficulties and the emotional impact of conflict remain major challenges for students and teachers.

As the new academic year begins, many young people are looking toward their education as a path toward a more stable future.

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