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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Abu Shaar Brothers: The School of Shami Chanting

The Abu Shaar Brothers' musical ensemble, rooted in the traditions of Shami chanting, has a significant history traced back to their family's origins and experiences.

Mar 21 • 16:47 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Five years ago, the absenteeism was sky-high. This is how the school got the students back.

Norwegian schools have made efforts to reduce student absenteeism, which significantly increased over the past five years.

Mar 19 • 06:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Teacher Takes a Digital Step Back: "No Amount of Teacher Charisma Can Compete with the Temptations of a Computer"

A high school teacher in Taavetti, Finland, shifts from using computers to traditional pen and paper in her classes, resulting in improved focus and deeper student engagement.

Mar 17 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

A child on his way back from school encounters a wedding procession, and what happens next is heartwarming, Video

A video showing a schoolboy joyfully dancing at a wedding procession while still in his school uniform has gone viral, bringing smiles and nostalgia to many viewers.

Mar 17 • 02:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

St. Paul's, one of the most expensive schools in Brazil, celebrates 100 years with suits and ties in the uniform

The St. Paul's school in São Paulo, known for its high tuition fees, recently celebrated its centenary with a consistent traditional uniform style dating back to its founding.

Mar 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lääneranna municipality changed Metsküla school back to municipal school

Lääneranna municipality reestablished Metsküla school as a municipal institution after it had operated as a private school for some time.

Mar 12 • 13:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Private school may be forced to pay back 27 million

A private school in Larvik, Norway, may have to repay 27 million NOK in public grants due to improper use of funds according to regulatory oversight.

Mar 11 • 13:38 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Homebound Alva, 19, Dropped Out of School - This is How She Came Back

Alva Ljungberg, a 19-year-old who experienced significant school absenteeism, shares her journey of returning to education in light of rising school dropout rates in Sweden.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Some will likely argue that the Social Democrats have a lot to pay back after the school reform, but they have not been idle

As Denmark approaches elections, educational funding emerges as a contentious issue with political parties signaling a willingness to invest more in public schools.

Mar 8 • 13:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Jack wins back bus service after two years of walking through swamp

A Tasmanian teenager successfully campaigned to restore a Friday bus service to his school after enduring a challenging walk through a swamp for two years.

Mar 6 • 05:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Reference to a Popular Joke on the Mock Matura Exam. The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Education Hits Back

A mock mathematics exam for Polish high school students included a question involving coloring a drawing of a lumberjack, which led to online discussions about the perceived decline in the difficulty of matura exams over the years.

Mar 5 • 18:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government to order paper report cards back to all Ontario schools

The Ontario government will mandate that all school boards provide paper report cards following concerns over the accessibility of digital versions.

Mar 5 • 17:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Strike Against Conscription: Students and Ministers Back to School

Students and ministers are striking against conscription laws in Germany, raising questions about civil disobedience and the legal ramifications of school absences.

Mar 5 • 08:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Invisible Machinery of Back to School

This article discusses the innovative approach to the start of the school year in Argentina, highlighting a robot that evaluates students' uniforms at the school's entrance.

Mar 4 • 09:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Back to school: healthy lunchbox and snack recipes for kids to cope with the day

The article provides various nutritious recipes for healthy lunchboxes and snacks to help children maintain energy throughout their school day.

Mar 3 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Back to School: Three Nutritious Lunches for Kids to Take to School

The article provides three nutritious lunch ideas for children returning to school to help parents prepare healthy meals that ensure kids have enough energy throughout the day.

Mar 2 • 18:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to activate the 'back to school' mode on WhatsApp

Users can customize WhatsApp by changing its logo to a back-to-school image as schools return in Argentina.

Mar 2 • 12:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helsinki decided to reduce meat dishes in schools – HU: Oven sausage returns to the menu

Helsinki's city council has decided to reduce meat and dairy sourcing in city food services by 2030, yet has introduced 'oven sausage' back into school menus, alternating weekly with another dish.

Mar 1 • 17:55 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

After decades of streaming and digital, music fans returning to some old-school ways

Music fans, particularly Gen Z, are increasingly turning back to old-fashioned physical media and devices as they grow weary of digital streaming services.

Mar 1 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Several hundred educators in Alytus called to 'bring Love back' to the gymnasium

Hundreds of educators gathered in Alytus to call for the return of Meilė Platūkienė to the gymnasium amid concerns over political indifference from local officials during a conference on school safety.

Mar 1 • 13:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Back to school for Internet users: why cold records do not prove that there is no global warming

A Lithuanian internet user has expressed skepticism about global warming, pointing to recent cold records, despite scientific evidence to the contrary.

Feb 28 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

School Aid from Anses 2026: How much is the additional payment and who can collect it

The Argentine government has introduced a supplementary payment for families with school-aged children to help cover back-to-school expenses.

Feb 27 • 17:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Start of classes: where to buy discounted supplies and uniforms in the West Zone

As the school year approaches, municipalities in Morón, La Matanza, and Hurlingham have initiated programs to help families with back-to-school expenses, offering discounts on school supplies and uniforms.

Feb 26 • 18:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Back to School 2026: Discounts of up to 40%, Interest-Free Installments, and Promotions to Save on Supplies, Clothing, and Technology

As the school season starts, financial institutions and retailers in Argentina are launching promotions to help families cope with the financial burden of back-to-school expenses.

Feb 25 • 16:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Start of Classes 2026: How the New School Inaugurated by the City in Barracas Looks

The city of Buenos Aires inaugurated a new school, welcoming over 300,000 students back to classes with a unique mix of traditional and technological elements.

Feb 25 • 14:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Back to school 2026: how the zodiac sign influences your child's personality in the classroom

Astrologer Beatriz Leveratto discusses how astrological zodiac signs can provide insights into children's personalities and behaviors in school settings.

Feb 24 • 08:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Back to school: the complete guide to medical checks and mandatory vaccinations for the start of the school year

The article provides a comprehensive guide on essential medical checks and vaccinations that children and adolescents need before returning to school in Argentina.

Feb 23 • 21:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Back to School: How to Prepare Simple Lunchboxes for Kids and Nutrients That Must Not Be Missing

As schools reopen, expert tips emphasize the importance of proper nutrition for children's energy, concentration, and health during the school year.

Feb 23 • 18:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I went back to my old school for a reason I never could've imagined as a pupil'

Sophie Huskisson returned to her old school to attend a significant speech by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.

Feb 23 • 17:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Back to the Classroom

The article emphasizes the importance of returning to school in Argentina, highlighting both significant progress in educational access and ongoing challenges in learning outcomes.

Feb 22 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Back to school: parents seek alternatives for school transport

As schools resume, parents are exploring alternative transport options like private rides for their children due to longer travel times on school vans.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

School that honored Lula, Academicos de Niteroi relegated in Rio

The Academicos de Niteroi school, which honored President Lula in this year's Carnival parade, was relegated back to the Group Ouro after scoring only 264.6 points.

Feb 18 • 20:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Healthy and Homemade Snack Recipes for Kids to Take Back to School

The article provides recipes for healthy homemade snacks for children to enjoy during recess as they return to school in Argentina.

Feb 18 • 16:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Back to school: how to organize food for the start of classes, according to a nutritionist

As the school year begins, a nutritionist emphasizes the importance of proper meal planning for children's energy and concentration during long school days.

Feb 17 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Back to school increases inclusion for students with blindness

The new academic year in São José dos Campos features a specialized educational project aimed at students with blindness, ensuring their better learning conditions and participation in school.

Feb 16 • 13:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Back to school: discounts on supplies, bookstores, and shoe stores

Families in Almirante Brown, Argentina, can benefit from discounts on school supplies due to a new promotion from local businesses and the municipal government.

Feb 11 • 21:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

World Day of Women in STEM: with Back to School 2,000 students in Enel's program on the gender gap in scientific professions

Enel has launched the Back to School program to encourage young women to pursue STEM careers, countering stereotypes and barriers in access to technical and scientific professions.

Feb 11 • 14:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains and back to school increase respiratory disease cases in children

The onset of rainy season and return to school has led to a notable rise in respiratory illnesses among children in Brazil.

Feb 10 • 19:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

TÜ/Bigbank fights back from a deficit in the Baltic league quarter-finals

TÜ/Bigbank managed to win against Riga Volleyball School/LU in the Baltic league quarter-finals after initially trailing 0:2.

Feb 8 • 09:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Get kids back into books by reflecting modern Britain in school reading, campaign says

Campaigners argue for a reform of the English curriculum to better reflect modern Britain and engage young readers.

Feb 8 • 00:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

A surf academy is enticing Senegalese girls back to school

A new Surf Academy in Dakar encourages girls to return to school by combining surfing with education, benefiting the local fishing community of Xataxely.

Feb 6 • 17:02 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Life & Tech

Senegal surf school in Dakar brings girls back to class

A new Surf Academy in Dakar encourages girls from the fishing village of Xataxely to return to school as part of their surfing program.

Feb 6 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Back to School: 60,000 students return to municipal schools in Campinas

Approximately 60,000 students are returning to classes in 266 municipal schools in Campinas, SP, with a focus on combating violence against women, climate emergencies, and racism.

Feb 6 • 10:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

MEN takes a step back. There is a bigger problem than "leaky" attendance. "This is common"

The Ministry of Education has abandoned plans to tighten regulations concerning school attendance, which would have classified students with significant unjustified absences as unclassified.

Feb 5 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project begins educational actions in schools for traffic safety

The 'Back to School with Health and Traffic Safety in Schools' project launched educational activities aimed at children to promote safe traffic behaviors and accident prevention starting from a young age.

Feb 5 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Rafael Mini: "A slalom for San Marino, then I go back to school"

Seventeen-year-old Rafael Mini, the sole athlete representing San Marino at the Olympics, reflects on his diverse interests and training journey ahead of a slalom event.

Feb 4 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal schools in Baixada Santista prepare for back to school; see the date in each city

Schools in the municipalities of Baixada Santista, São Paulo, will start classes on Wednesday, with specific dates for each city announced by g1.

Feb 4 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Back to school: municipal network of the capital returns this Wednesday; see when the other cities in Greater São Paulo resume

The public schools in Greater São Paulo, including over 1 million students in the municipal network of São Paulo city, are returning to classes this Wednesday, October 4.

Feb 4 • 09:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Back to school tough for parents dealing with 'school can't'

Thousands of Australian parents are seeking support as their children are unable to attend school, with many sharing their struggles through a new podcast and e-book.

Feb 3 • 18:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

She earned millions in the adult industry and then returned to school - wants to be a sports agent

A former adult industry star who made millions has decided to go back to school with aspirations of becoming a sports agent.

Feb 3 • 10:05 UTC

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