Abstract: The article considers a modern approach to the organization of educational activities in educational institutions on the example of the organization of such activities in the Nizhny Novgorod region of the Volga region. A feature of the modern education system is a high level of sensitivity to changes in the educational process: the content, forms and methods, assessing the relevance of events, responding to what is happening in the experience of actions, the evolution of teaching teams, those communities that deal with children outside school, are engaged in achieving effective educational activities. The urgency of the problem is associated with significant changes in the activities of all specialists and employees of educational institutions in Russia who participate in the educational process in one way or another. There is an urgent demand in Russian educational institutions for competent personnel in the field of education of the younger generation, which is due to the request of the state, becomes a prerequisite and one of the criteria for the effectiveness of the educational organization. The experience of training the personnel potential of the Nizhny Novgorod region (Volga Federal District, Russia) confirms the expediency of creating platforms for the exchange of experience in different areas where educational work programs are successfully implemented in the format of project educational intensive courses for specialists in the field of education and the organization of forum platforms for advisers to the director of education, classroom teachers, heads of children's public organizations and specialists of educational authorities in charge of education issues in the educational space of the Nizhny Novgorod region. The experience of training the personnel potential of the Nizhny Novgorod region (Volga Federal District, Russia) confirms the expediency of creating platforms for the exchange of experience in different areas, where educational work programs are successfully implemented in the format of project educational intensive courses for specialists in the field of education and the organization of forum sites for advisers to the director of education, classroom teachers, heads of children's public organizations and management specialists educational institutions responsible for issues of education in the educational space of the Nizhny Novgorod region.

Keywords: children, employees of educational institutions, children's public organizations, teaching staff, the educational process, education, educational institutions, educational activities, human resources potential, education program

Abstract: The article provides a theoretical analysis of the features of research activities in a general education institution. The system of research activities of the Lyceum "ISTEK" is described. The subject of the study: the organization of research activities in the Lyceum "ISTEK". The goal is to improve the system of scientific research activities at the Lyceum ISTEK. The involvement of students in scientific activities is a necessary condition for the implementation of the Federal State Educational Standard of primary general, basic general and secondary general education (dated 02/22/2024). This sets the formation of cognitive interest in educational activities and readiness for self-development and continuing education. The organization of research activities should be an integral part of the educational process at school. Research activities contribute to the formation of general cultural and scientific values among students, forms a system of subject skills and personal qualities that meet the requirements of the standard. The work uses theoretical research methods (forecasting, comparison, analysis of concepts and terms, literature analysis) and empirical (observation, testing, questionnaires). A survey of students in grades 7-11 was conducted in order to identify the predominance of cognitive motives for learning and, as a result, involvement in research activities. During the theoretical analysis of the literature, it was revealed that research activity is defined in modern research as a condition for the personal development of a student, an indicator of individuality, creativity, readiness for self-realization and growth, it contributes to the development of cognitive needs and interests of students; forms a worldview; develops creative research skills; activates knowledge acquisition; promotes the development of the personality of the subject exercises, etc. The conducted research proved the need to implement a systematic approach in the organization of research activities at the ISTEK Lyceum. The main advantages of a systematic approach to the organization of research activities at the ISTEK Lyceum: – The development of intellectual abilities of students. – Formation of interest in science. – Preparation for future professional activity. – Development of students' creative potential. – Success in the future. This approach is an important element of successful learning and contributes to the development of the student's personality.

Keywords: practical skills, cognitive activity, search interest, a systematic approach, research skills, intellectual abilities, creative activity, educational institution, research activities, forms of scientific research activity