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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How much is 10 + 4 x (5 x 2) - 2? The math calculation that very few can solve in 30 seconds

A viral math calculation challenges people to solve it correctly and quickly, highlighting common mistakes in basic math operations.

Mar 21 • 01:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Some students were removed from the basic school's e-exam list

A number of students were omitted from registering for an e-exam in Estonia due to confusion surrounding the registration process.

Mar 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

A’Ibom adopts AI to boost primary education

The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched an AI-driven initiative to enhance basic education by improving literacy and numeracy among primary school pupils.

Mar 20 • 02:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Do you know the basics of history? Almost everyone should score at least 6 points in this test

A Finnish publication encourages people to test their knowledge of basic historical facts, with emphasis on the Finnish War of 1808-1809.

Mar 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Center Party: Mobile Phone Ban Should Also Include Adults

The Center Party in Finland advocates for expanding the mobile phone ban in basic education to include upper secondary education, based on feedback from teachers.

Mar 19 • 08:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

School transport costs municipalities nearly 249 million euros

Last year, municipalities in Finland spent almost 249 million euros on school transport for preschool and basic education, as reported by a survey from the Association of Finnish Municipalities.

Mar 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ULEAM will take over the management of Ciudad Alfaro: $2 million recovery plan

ULAEM has officially taken over management of Ciudad Alfaro with a plan to invest $2 million aimed at revitalizing the site with a focus on basic services, access, and cultural offerings.

Mar 18 • 20:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Over 84,000 applicants for post-basic education

The joint application process for post-basic education in Finland saw over 84,000 applicants this year, marking an increase from the previous year.

Mar 18 • 11:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT Smart School Boosts Learning with Digital Classrooms – UBEB

The Federal Capital Territory's Universal Basic Education Board reports that a Model Smart School in Abuja is enhancing educational outcomes through technology-driven teaching methods.

Mar 16 • 11:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand why there are fewer students enrolled in basic education in Ribeirão Preto

The number of students enrolled in basic education in Ribeirão Preto has decreased by nearly 3,500 between 2024 and 2025 due to demographic shifts.

Mar 15 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

From now on, it will also be possible to graduate from basic school with just one exam point

Starting this spring, it will be possible to graduate from basic school in Estonia with just one point on the final exam, as the previous 50% threshold is abolished.

Mar 12 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ifac opens 30 spots for free Spanish course in Rio Branco; learn more

The Federal Institute of Acre (Ifac) has opened 30 remaining spots for free Spanish courses at the Rio Branco campus, available to students, staff, and community members with basic knowledge of the language.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

I Explain to You #171: Literacy at the Right Age and the Challenges of Basic Education

The podcast discusses the low literacy rates in Bahia, Brazil, where only 36% of children are literate by the age of 7, highlighting the challenges and goals for improvement.

Mar 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A collapse in the number of schoolchildren is coming – This is the effect it will have on basic education

In Finland, a significant decrease in the number of basic school students is projected by the 2030s, which will require a reevaluation of education organization amidst a growing percentage of students with foreign backgrounds.

Mar 12 • 09:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

New study: The number of students is set to drop sharply in the coming years, but this should not reduce funding for basic education

A recent study indicates that Finland will see a decrease of 95,000 basic education students over the next 15 years, raising concerns about the funding for schools and the challenges it poses for education policy.

Mar 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFSertãoPE Salgueiro Campus opens registrations for free basic English course

The IFSertãoPE Salgueiro Campus has opened registrations for a free basic English course with 40 slots available.

Mar 11 • 21:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun SUBEB inducts 104 headteachers

The Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board has inducted 104 new headteachers to enhance leadership in public primary schools across the state.

Mar 10 • 22:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abia teachers’ recruitment: Ministry announces CBT dates for second batch candidates

The Abia State Ministry of Basic Education has set the dates for a Computer-Based Test for candidates in the second batch of its teacher recruitment program, scheduled from March 17 to 21, 2026.

Mar 10 • 20:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Vantaa's strict policy on students' clothing - Kemppi thanks

A new guideline from Vantaa mandates that students in basic education must be identifiable during school hours, affecting religious attire such as the burqa or niqab.

Mar 10 • 16:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MARTIN EHALA ⟩ Education officials should be sent to school

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research proposed the partial elimination of numerical grading in primary and basic schools, highlighting a disconnect between officials and practitioners.

Mar 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What is 8 + 3 x (5 x 5) – 4? The math calculation that confuses everyone

A math problem has gone viral on social media as it challenges basic arithmetic skills and the application of the order of operations.

Mar 7 • 22:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Technical Glitches Disrupted the Basic School E-Exam

The Estonian Education and Youth Board has begun trial exams to assess the readiness of schools and the examination information system for the transition to online exams next year, but faced some technical issues during the first English e-exam.

Mar 6 • 13:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Early Thinker: Will the Coalition Push Through the New Basic Security?

Discussions in the German Bundestag focus on new basic security measures amid various national and international developments.

Mar 5 • 04:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Outbreak of diarrhea causes school in SC with over 700 students to suspend activities

A diarrhea outbreak has led to the suspension of classes at the Norma Mônica Sabel Basic Education School in Gaspar, SC, affecting over 700 students.

Mar 4 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Claretiano School celebrates historic milestone with its first senior class in Ji-Paraná

Claretiano School in Ji-Paraná marks a significant achievement by welcoming its inaugural senior class, completing the cycle of basic education with innovative teaching methods.

Mar 4 • 14:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG’s new initiative will tackle education challenges – UBEC

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the HOPE for Quality Basic Education initiative to address education challenges, including the issue of over 10 million out-of-school children.

Mar 3 • 18:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: No Teaching At Botshabelo School for Nine Months Due to Water Shortages

Kgorathuto Secondary School in Botshabelo has been unable to hold proper classes for nine months due to severe water shortages affecting basic sanitation.

Mar 3 • 12:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG unveils $552m initiative to boost basic education reform

The Nigerian Federal Government announced a $552 million program aimed at reforming the basic education sector to enhance learning and expand access.

Mar 3 • 10:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free basic computer course is open for registration in MS

The State University of Mato Grosso do Sul is open for registrations until April 4 for an online Basic Computer Course starting on March 14 and aiming to teach essential computer skills.

Mar 2 • 20:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sine Piauí offers hundreds of job vacancies for Teresina and the interior; see positions and how to apply

The National Employment System (Sine) in Piauí, Brazil, has announced hundreds of job vacancies available in Teresina and nearby cities, with positions requiring basic education.

Mar 2 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Information Session Introduces Post-Primary Educational Opportunities in Tartu

An information session for students completing basic school in Tartu will take place on March 10, providing an overview of further educational pathways and information on applying to schools.

Mar 2 • 11:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The 'Groom' Employee of the Education Department at Retirement, Mounted on a Horse, with a Farewell Ceremony

In a unique farewell ceremony, a retiree from the Basic Education Department in Uttar Pradesh was honored in a groom-like manner, mounted on a horse and celebrated extravagantly after 35 years of service.

Mar 2 • 07:18 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 00:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

School Leaders: The National Curriculum Needs to Be Systematically Restructured

Estonian school leaders stress the importance of carefully restructuring the national curriculum, with proposed changes aimed at enhancing the selection of elective subjects in the basic school education system.

Feb 27 • 18:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Technical education and comprehensive education grow in 2025, even in an unfavorable scenario, shows Census

Despite a significant decline in the total number of students enrolled in basic education, Brazil's Technical Education and Comprehensive Education have seen growth according to the 2025 Census.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 14:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Learning matters because the future matters

The article discusses the importance of incorporating future-oriented educational policies in Mexico's basic and secondary education system.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Isobel Hadley-Kamptz: Why is it allowed to continue that one in four 15-year-olds reads poorly?

A quarter of Sweden's 15-year-olds struggle with basic reading and writing skills, raising concerns about education standards and the implications of the reading crisis.

Feb 26 • 04:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EJA has open vacancies at a school in Rio Branco; see how to enroll

The Theodolina Falcão Macedo School in Rio Branco is offering open admissions for the Education of Young People and Adults (EJA), aimed at those who have not completed basic education.

Feb 24 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registrations open for free basic baking course in Salgueiro

The city of Salgueiro, Brazil, is offering a free basic baking course with 25 spots available, in partnership with SENAI, from February 25 to March 5.

Feb 23 • 18:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government books sold as scrap in UP, action against 8 employees

In Uttar Pradesh, government books meant for children were found being sold as scrap, leading to action against eight employees of the basic education department.

Feb 23 • 12:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Introduction of ‘AI Basic Education’ in 20 Universities... Freshmen Required to Take ‘AI Liberal Arts’

The South Korean Ministry of Education announces a program to integrate basic artificial intelligence education into 20 universities, making it mandatory for freshmen.

Feb 23 • 03:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zona da Mata achieves schooling targets for Primary Education and exceeds index for Secondary Education, says IBGE

Zona da Mata has met its basic education enrollment targets ahead of schedule, according to the IBGE.

Feb 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Revealing the JEE Toppers, They Gave Up Smartphones; Adopted Keypad Phones

JEE toppers have gained attention for their choice to use basic keypad phones instead of smartphones to focus on their studies, as shown in a viral video.

Feb 22 • 04:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UBEC unveils learners’ support programme nationwide

The Universal Basic Education Commission launched the Learners Support Programme in Nigeria to ensure that every child has access to basic education.

Feb 20 • 18:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How much is 12 + (11 x 5) – 3 ÷ 3? The math calculation that only brilliant minds can solve in six seconds

A math problem involving basic operations becomes a viral challenge testing mental agility and foundational math knowledge on social media.

Feb 19 • 23:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

When does the Easter break end? This is how long students in basic education will be off

The Easter break for basic education students in Mexico will officially start on March 30, 2025, but classes will be suspended earlier on March 27 due to a Technical Council meeting.

Feb 19 • 18:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Children in Latvia Are Not Provided with Equal Quality Basic Education, Concludes the State Audit Office

A state audit in Latvia has concluded that children do not receive equal quality in basic education, despite a unified standard and accredited schools, due to significant discrepancies in teaching approaches and resources.

Feb 18 • 05:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

There will be another MEGAPUENTE in February: When is it and why will these students have a break? | SEP Calendar

Students in basic education will enjoy an extended break in February due to a scheduled holiday on February 27th coinciding with the weekend.

Feb 17 • 19:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How to enroll in the CBC of UBA this 2026

This article provides a step-by-step guide for new students looking to enroll in the Common Basic Cycle (CBC) at the University of Buenos Aires for 2026, detailing the registration process and important deadlines.

Feb 17 • 11:35 UTC

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