Between the need for survival and entanglement in the system. The needs of Ukrainian students as perceived by Polish teachers

This article presents an analysis of Polish early education teachers’ perceptions of the needs of Ukrainian students. The analysis is based on research conducted in the Tricity region immediately after the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022. The analysis focuses on the broader context of school education, including the significance of needs related to exploration, independence, and develop­ment, as discussed in the framework of the functioning of the school system.