As early as in October 1939, Chaim Rumkowski appointed the Department of Education, located at 27 Franciszkańska Street. Soon, a network of primary and secondary schools was established. After the ghetto was established and sealed off, in the school year 1940/1941 there were 36 primary schools, four religious schools, 2 special schools, 4 middle schools and 1 music school. Almost 15 thousand children attended those schools. There were also free dining halls for the poorest children. Department of Education also organized two-week summer camps in Marysin. Schools were closed for good in October 1940, when 20,000 Jews from Western Europe were relocated to the ghetto. School buildings had to house Jews from Berlin, Frankfurt, Prague and Vienna. Further education of children had a semi-clandestine character, or was part of vocational training of employees. 
 
"My parents tried to insist that we should learn even in those terrible conditions of hunger, cold and war. They were of the view that education is very important and must not be interrupted despite the terrible situation. When I completed ten forms, I received the so-called minor graduation diploma. Rumkowski signed my certificate himself. " 
Rachela Grynfeld