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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acre is among the states that will receive funding for the construction of indigenous schools, says MEC

The Brazilian state of Acre is set to receive funding for the construction of two new indigenous schools as part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Education (MEC) to build 117 schools across 14 states.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Is the Ministry of Education preparing another revolution in Polish schools? "There is no turning back"

The Polish Ministry of Education is promoting the 'Compass of Tomorrow 2026' reform, which includes discussions on the potential reinstatement of mandatory homework in schools.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

They did not drop out of classes, but do not attend them. What next for health education?

Health education attendance in Polish schools is around 30%, raising concerns about its future following significant parental withdrawals from classes.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Foreign students wishing to integrate in Lithuania can apply for state scholarships

The Lithuanian Ministry of Education is offering scholarships to foreign students to encourage their integration into the Lithuanian labor market and improve their Lithuanian language skills.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Education launches National Basic Academic Competency Support Portal amid concerns about resurrection of standardized testing

The South Korean Ministry of Education is set to launch an online platform designed to support basic academic assessments and personalized learning for students, although there are concerns that it may lead to the expansion of standardized testing resembling the previous national assessments.

Mar 2 โ€ข 00:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

No school tomorrow, uncertainty beyond Purim

The Israeli Ministry of Education has cancelled classes for tomorrow due to the ongoing war in Iran, instead conducting remote sessions focused on educational discourse and emotional processing related to Purim celebrations.

Mar 1 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

HTM: under certain conditions, Russian-language vocational education will still be possible in the future

Estonia's Ministry of Education has clarified that Russian-language vocational education will remain possible under specific conditions despite the primary language of instruction being Estonian.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Ministry of Education: All educational activities across the country are canceled until further notice

The Israeli Ministry of Education has announced the cancellation of all physical educational activities across the country until further notice, including special education programs and extracurricular activities.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

124 billion yen support for Tokyo University of Science recognized as a top-tier university; Minister expresses regret over Chinaโ€™s list

The Japanese Ministry of Education announced a 12.4 billion yen funding for the Tokyo University of Science, now recognized as a top-tier research university, while expressing regret about its designation as a dual-use entity by China.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

New assessment in Polish schools? Unexpected decision from the Ministry of Education

The Polish Ministry of Education plans to introduce a functional assessment method to support inclusive education in schools, which will focus on understanding students' needs rather than replacing traditional grading.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Grim Assessment from the Ministry of Finance Regarding Future Cuts โ€“ Education and Pensions Mentioned

The Finnish Ministry of Finance projects significant budget cuts of between 8 to 11 billion euros, impacting various sectors including education and pensions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Major change in Polish schools? MEN responds to the Wprost survey. "This demand resonates"

A recent survey shows that a majority of Poles support making health education a mandatory subject in schools, prompting a response from the Polish Ministry of Education.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The Ministry of Education is preparing a revolution for children: groundbreaking changes starting in 2027

The Polish Ministry of Education has unveiled a bill aimed at restricting children's access to social media, highlighting the need to protect young people from the harms of internet use.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP asks PM to explain case of students who did push-ups in DF civic-military school

The Public Ministry of the Federal District has requested that the Military Police investigate an incident where students were forced to do push-ups at a civic-military school.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

New Algorithm Could Improve High School Admissions, but Equality of Opportunity Issues Won't Disappear

Slovakia's Ministry of Education has launched a new electronic application system for high schools, designed to simplify the admission process.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜When submitting university assignments, students must disclose AI useโ€™... The Ministry of Education unveils ethical guidelines

The South Korean government has released draft ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in universities amidst growing concerns over academic dishonesty related to AI.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The new director of the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (MUBA) is Piret Rips

Piret Rips has been appointed as the new director of the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (MUBA) following a public competition conducted by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Education Plans to Revise the National Curricula Again

The Estonian Ministry of Education plans further revisions to the national curricula, initially updated in 2023, focusing on elective course volumes and assessment methods.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Removal of Pregnancy and Abortion from Middle School 'Life Safety Education' Classes, Following Ministry of Education's Guidance

Japan's Ministry of Education has instructed schools to remove topics on pregnancy and abortion from their 'Life Safety Education' curriculum, aimed at preventing sexual violence among students.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is 'Life Safety Education'? Is it different from sex education?

Japan's Ministry of Education is implementing 'Life Safety Education' to prevent children from becoming victims or perpetrators of sexual violence, emphasizing respect and awareness.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Five indicted in scheme of fraud in rural school transportation in Uberaba

Five individuals have been indicted by the Public Ministry for irregularities in the public bidding process for rural school transportation in Uberaba, Brazil.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

NCERT Controversy: Education Ministry Orders Removal of Books from Social Media

The Indian government has ordered the removal of a controversial NCERT social science textbook from social media and digital platforms following a Supreme Court directive.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The head of the Ministry of Education honored a teacher with a prestigious award. 'Congratulations on a remarkable achievement'

Barbara Nowacka honored Ewa Drobek with the Medal of the National Education Commission for her remarkable achievement as a finalist in the Global Teacher Prize 2026.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

After public criticism about IT procurements, the Ministry of Education starts a service inspection

The Latvian Ministry of Education has initiated an internal inspection related to procurement practices in the IT sector following public criticism.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Onassis Schools: New Admission Framework โ€“ 60% 'Local' Students and Defined Geographic Zones

Greece's education ministry has established a new admissions framework for public Onassis schools, ensuring that 60% of students come from the local community and outlining geographic zones.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Wage Increases for Teachers. Unionists Demand 'Urgent Changes' from the Head of the Ministry of Education

A teachers' union in Poland is calling for a 15% increase in minimum salary rates for educators and the removal of discriminatory clauses regarding additional pay for difficult working conditions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

To be governed, but not controlled. A pair of former officials describe how they help Plaga outline a major reform of higher education

Former Czech officials Tomรกลก Fliegl and ล imon Stiburek have established a non-profit organization aimed at reforming higher education in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil registers a drop of 1 million students in basic education, the largest in two decades

Brazil has experienced its largest decline in basic education enrollments in nearly two decades, with a drop of 1 million students between 2024 and 2025.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Controversies Surrounding Religion Classes. MEN Awaits a Difficult Decision

The Polish Ministry of Education faces criticism and legal challenges over a new policy reducing religion classes to one hour per week.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

There is a decision regarding money for students. It concerns an additional 80 million

The Polish Ministry of Education announces an additional 80 million PLN for student support following concerns over funding cuts impacting vocational training.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

New rule may reduce in-person requirements for teacher training; measure is supported by the MEC

A new proposal by Brazil's Ministry of Education aims to decrease the in-person training requirements for future teachers, prompting critique from education specialists.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who Finalizes the NCERT Book? Process Explained

The article explains the process of determining the content of NCERT books in India, involving various committees and authorities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

SAM: The number of state-funded medical school places will be increased for the 2026 admission

The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has announced an increase in state-funded medical school places through collaboration with various governmental bodies to encourage students to work in regional healthcare after graduation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Is Health Education Mandatory? Poles Gave Valuable Advice to the Ministry of Education. Survey for 'Wprost'

A new survey reveals that although health education is part of school curriculums in Poland, its mandatory status is being debated amidst contrasting views from educational and religious leaders.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Solar Power on School Rooftops...77% of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools to be Installed by 2030

The South Korean Ministry of Education aims to install solar power systems in 77% of public elementary, middle, and high schools by 2030 as part of the 'Sunshine School' project.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Health Ministry Again Fails to Meet Deadlines with Delay of Provisional List of Those Approved in the MIR, FIR, and EIR Tests

The Spanish health ministry has failed to publish the provisional results of the MIR exams, affecting candidatesโ€™ ability to select their specialties.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Education to Recommend Abolishing Formal School Uniforms Amid Controversy Over Prices

The South Korean Ministry of Education plans to recommend the abolition of formal school uniforms in favor of more comfortable attire, responding to ongoing debates about uniform pricing.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Failures in river school transport in a municipality in the interior of Amazonas are the subject of investigation by the Public Ministry

The Public Ministry of Amazonas has launched an investigation into issues with river school transport in Guajarรก that have been exposing students to risks.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Turkey: Political and social confrontation over religious events in schools during Ramadan

A significant political and social dispute has erupted in Turkey regarding a new decree by the Ministry of National Education that encourages religious activities in schools during Ramadan.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The Ministry of Education admitted that it does not know how many students lack means for distance learning

The Israeli Ministry of Education has acknowledged that it does not have data on the number of students without adequate means for remote learning, despite previous reports highlighting this issue.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF says that MEC can decide on rules for opening medical courses

The Brazilian Supreme Court has ruled that the Ministry of Education can set regulations for the establishment of medical courses and slots in higher education through public announcements.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Greenland Interested in Eastern Finland's Lessons โ€“ Wants More Digital Opportunities for Youth in Remote Areas, Despite Internet Struggles

Greenland's Ministry of Education and Culture is seeking to enhance digital skills and opportunities for youth in remote areas by learning from Eastern Finland's initiatives.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Education: Electronic registrations for Kindergartens and Primary Schools start from March 2

From March 2, 2026, electronic registrations for public Kindergartens and Primary Schools in Greece will begin for the 2026-2027 school year, as announced by the Ministry of Education, Religions, and Sports.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Is MEN preparing a revolution? Nowacka's ministry awaits the report. There are leaks

The head of the Educational Research Institute, Maciej Jakubowski, announced that a panel is finalizing recommendations concerning homework in Polish schools, following controversies surrounding initial proposals.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samyook University Receives Full Certification in Education Internationalization Competency for 'Degree and Language Study' Programs

Samyook University has achieved full certification in both degree and language study programs under the '2025 Education Internationalization Competency Certification System' evaluated by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice in South Korea.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Flagship move of the Ministry of Education for correction? Expert warns. "It cannot be separated"

Controversy continues to surround health education in Polish schools, with varying participation rates and objections from religious authorities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Ministry of Culture: The establishment of the State School of Cinema and Audiovisual Media is underway

The Greek Ministry of Culture has completed studies for the establishment of the State School of Cinema and Audiovisual Media, aimed at enhancing professional education in the field.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

This year, 500 thousand euros will be available for popular sports

The Latvian Ministry of Education and Science announced that additional funding for popular sports will enable more public sports events this year, aimed at increasing regular physical activity among residents.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Tusk on 'thick skulls'. The former head of the Ministry of National Education felt called to account

Donald Tusk criticized opponents for their protests against government funding for the Stalowa Wola steelworks, calling them 'thick skulls.'

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When You Suddenly Need a Place for Your Child... Extended Same-Day Reservations for Hourly Childcare Until 2 PM

South Korea's Ministry of Education has announced an extension of same-day reservations for hourly childcare services to 2 PM, along with improvements to the caregiver-to-child ratio.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:09 UTC

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