A MODEL OF COOPERATION BETWEEN SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING STUDENTS' RESEARCH COMPETENCIES AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION

Amid rapid digitalization and the transitAmid rapid digitalization and the transition toward personalized educational trajectories, there is a growing need for new approaches to developing research competencies among school students. This article explores the model of school-university collaboration as an effective mechanism for integrating research activities into the general secondary education system. The aim of the study is to design and pilot a school-university cooperation model focused on fostering students’ research culture. The article outlines the stages of the “School-University” project (2019-2025), which includes special courses, a Summer Academy, scientific project defenses, participation in conferences, the operation of a Scientific Council, and the involvement of university faculty and graduate students. Particular attention is given to the monitoring o f project outcomes, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative indicators such as student performance, teacher professional advancement, and parental satisfaction. The article presents specific recommendations for scaling the model to other educational institutions.

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