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🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

172 crimes and at least 150 victims - case materials reveal significant details about the convicted teacher-pedophile

A teacher and IT specialist from Zemgale has been convicted of 172 criminal offenses, including downloading and creating child pornography.

Mar 1 • 16:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

At the age of seven, he left Czechoslovakia on Winton's train. He bequeathed 16 million to the local gymnasium in Třeboň.

A man who escaped Czechoslovakia as a child on a train organized by Sir Nicholas Winton has left a significant bequest of 16 million to a gymnasium in Třeboň.

Mar 1 • 16:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK teachers and parents urged to talk to children about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes

Experts in the UK are calling for teachers and parents to discuss Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes with children to prevent them from seeking information from unreliable sources.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Matilde Matvere, a Teacher in Narva: The Greatest Gift to a Child is Respect

Matilde Matvere, a teacher in Narva, emphasizes that the greatest gift parents can give their children is respect for themselves and others.

Mar 1 • 12:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Between Demand and Academic Excellence: The Debate Facing South Korea

The article discusses the intense competition in South Korea's education system and the impact it has on children's well-being as parents enroll their children in private academies for better chances at top universities.

Mar 1 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MARILIN SIMCHON ⟩ How the state shapes a child's school path: A comparison of Estonia and Israel

The article examines the differences between the educational systems of Estonia and Israel and how these impact the development of responsibility and freedom of choice in students.

Feb 27 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teen Found Dead in Porto Velho Was Removed from School by Father Nearly Three Years Ago, Says Education Department

A teenage girl, Marta Isabelle dos Santos, was found dead in Porto Velho, having been withdrawn from school by her father almost three years ago, according to the state education department.

Feb 27 • 13:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Child Benefit: The A21 platform for applications has opened - How to fill in the details

The A21 electronic platform for child benefit applications opened today, allowing eligible applicants to submit their requests until March 11, 2026.

Feb 27 • 07:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government grants an extraordinary boost to School Aid from Anses 2026

The Argentine government has announced a one-time additional payment to support families ahead of the school year, ensuring a minimum payout per child.

Feb 27 • 05:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pervert headteacher banned after police found images of children and animals

Former headteacher Ian McDonald has been banned from teaching after being discovered in possession of indecent images.

Feb 26 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teacher is removed from public school after allegation of sexual grooming of underage female students

A public school art teacher in Santa Cruz, Brazil, has been suspended following allegations of sexual grooming towards female students.

Feb 26 • 15:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Principal brutally beat a fourth-grade student, leaving marks of injury

A principal in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, was accused of brutally beating a fourth-grade student for not completing homework, leaving marks on the child's body.

Feb 26 • 12:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Brutality in the temple of education! Brutal beating of an innocent child in the name of homework

A principal in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, is accused of brutally beating a fourth-grade student for not completing homework properly, leaving the child injured and traumatized.

Feb 26 • 11:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students of a municipal school become book authors: 'It was a surprise,' says child

Students from a municipal school in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, have experienced the joy of becoming authors through a project that inspired them to write and publish their own books.

Feb 26 • 10:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Government allows demanding more working hours from children

The Estonian government plans to change laws to require children to work more hours and receive less time off.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Institute allocates R$ 17 million for 38 education projects in the country

The Itaú Social Institute will allocate over R$ 17 million to educational programs across Brazil, supporting 38 projects aimed at improving children's school access and retention.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tallinn Will Determine School Places Based on Walking Distance

Tallinn will start determining school placements based on the actual walking distance from a child's home to school, rather than just the straight-line distance.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Prosecution Seeks Three-Year Prison Sentence for Former Teacher in Hokkaido's Child Pornography Case

The prosecution has requested a three-year prison sentence for a former middle school teacher in Hokkaido involved in a child pornography case.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Malicious: Kindergarten Teacher Fed Laxatives to Toddlers

A kindergarten teacher in St. Charles, Illinois, was arrested for intentionally causing diarrheal illness in children under her care.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The victory of a 'sister of courage' against the Russian child indoctrination machinery

Ksenia Koldin, at just 21 years old, shares her brave journey in recovering her brother from a Russian re-education camp after their family faced struggles with alcohol.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N’East governors assert child protection amid rising armed group recruitment

North-East Nigerian governors emphasize the importance of education and youth empowerment in preventing the recruitment of children into armed groups.

Feb 26 • 01:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Condominium in SP: questions and answers about rules for the return to school

With the return to school, there is an increase in child traffic and school vans in São Paulo condominiums, prompting a need for clarity on access rules and safety responsibilities.

Feb 25 • 22:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mother's fight for Deafblind child to access local school makes history

A mother in New South Wales successfully advocated for the creation of Australia's first Deafblind class in a mainstream public school, ensuring her son receives essential support.

Feb 25 • 18:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Early Childhood Education Worker Washed Child's Mouth with Soap in Ylöjärvi - Received Warnings and Ultimately Fired

An early childhood education worker in Ylöjärvi was dismissed after repeatedly engaging in inappropriate behavior, including washing a child's mouth with soap.

Feb 25 • 17:05 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Several educational institutions will be closed and reorganized in Riga; the council rejects residents' requests to maintain 4 'kindergartens'

The Riga city council will close ten kindergartens due to a significant decline in child enrollment, rejecting community requests to save four of them.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Seattle Times Editorial Board warns Washington state prioritizes accused teachers over child safety

The Seattle Times Editorial Board criticizes Washington state's laws for prioritizing teachers accused of misconduct over child safety, as many allegations can remain hidden from public view.

Feb 25 • 11:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Childhood education student had abuse material on phone, ABF alleges

A man aspiring to study early childhood education in Australia had his visa canceled after child abuse material was allegedly discovered on his phone upon arrival at Adelaide Airport.

Feb 25 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Child Dropped Their Hat into the Paint at School – Family Compensated 12.95 Euros

A child at Pasilan elementary school in Helsinki accidentally dropped their hat into wet paint during recess, leading to a small compensation of 12.95 euros from the city after the incident was deemed its responsibility.

Feb 25 • 09:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Lionel Messi: the lament for what he did not learn as a child, where the conflict with the Mexicans originated and the team from El Chavo del 8

Lionel Messi reflected on his childhood and the challenges of his education in a podcast discussion with his former teammate Nahuel Guzmán.

Feb 24 • 21:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teacher at £28,000-a-year private school BANNED from classrooms after sending sick photos

Nicholas Ryde, a former teacher at a private school in London, has been banned from teaching due to his involvement in distributing child sex abuse material.

Feb 24 • 14:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Winckelmann Institute Berlin: 'Every Child Has a Right to Latin'

The Winckelmann Institute in Berlin seeks to retain its importance in classical studies amidst proposed cuts due to declining student numbers.

Feb 24 • 09:55 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
🇰🇷 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 • 03:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Marijampolė's „Šaltinis“ Progimnazija: From Individual Child Progress System to the City's First Entrepreneurship Class

The article profiles A. Kulbokienė's transition to 'Šaltinio' Progimnazija, where she aims to innovate and enhance the school environment following three decades in education.

Feb 23 • 13:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The woman teacher was feeding alcohol and sexually abusing an orphan child!

A female teacher in Florida has been accused of providing alcohol and sexually abusing a homeless student who she took in under the pretense of offering educational assistance.

Feb 23 • 11:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

La Trobe University academic resigns after child abuse material charges

Michael James Carty, an academic at La Trobe University, has resigned following charges of possessing and distributing child abuse material.

Feb 22 • 19:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Five teachers arrested for raping a 13-year-old student

Five teachers from a private school in Odisha, India, have been arrested on charges of raping a 13-year-old student after a complaint was filed by her parents and the district child welfare committee.

Feb 22 • 01:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"I Started Running So Fast" - Former School Bully Jeremias Remembers the Moment When a Parent Could No Longer Tolerate Their Child's Bullying

A former school bully, Jeremias Jaakola, reflects on a key moment in which a parent confronted his bullying behavior, highlighting the lack of effective intervention from authorities.

Feb 21 • 18:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

11-year-old boy ate a jelly ball received from a friend and ended up in the hospital: a dangerous surprise was inside the treat

An 11-year-old boy in Poland was hospitalized after consuming a jelly ball filled with a harmful substance given to him by a classmate.

Feb 21 • 15:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sexual Harassment of Student in School

A serious case of alleged sexual harassment involving a seventh-grade student has emerged from a private English medium school in the Rajkanika police area of Kendrapara district, Odisha, prompting immediate investigations by child welfare officials and police.

Feb 21 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Learning Through Play. How Games Develop a Child's Mind and Emotions

The article discusses the importance of play in children's development, highlighting various aspects and benefits of learning through play.

Feb 21 • 06:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Child of foreigners

The article discusses the importance of quality education for children of immigrants to facilitate their integration into society.

Feb 21 • 04:30 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Female teaching assistant jailed for decades over sick sex acts with young boys

A 34-year-old teaching assistant has been sentenced to over 51 years in prison for sexually assaulting multiple young boys, including grooming and sending explicit messages.

Feb 19 • 14:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

School employee charged with sexual offenses against children

A man in Umeå, Sweden, has been detained on suspicion of child pornography offenses and sexual harassment against minors.

Feb 19 • 11:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Leisure educator in Umeå suspected of sexually harassing student

A leisure educator in Umeå, Sweden, has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a student and possessing child pornography.

Feb 19 • 11:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Concern As Early School Pickups Spark Debate Over Children's Welfare in Kenya

Parents in Kenya are increasingly concerned about schools that begin picking up students as early as 4 a.m., prompting discussions on children's welfare and academic performance.

Feb 19 • 09:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The cleric raped a 14-year-old girl, she became pregnant and gave birth to a baby

A cleric in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for raping a 14-year-old girl, resulting in her pregnancy and subsequent childbirth.

Feb 19 • 08:06 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Teacher arrested for child pornography - could return to work

Two teachers were arrested in Stockholm for child pornography, with one returning to work in a private school despite the allegations.

Feb 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protection on the Return to School: Why Insect Repellent Became an Essential Item in the Backpack

With the return to school, children are spending more time outdoors, making insect repellent a necessary item for their health and safety.

Feb 18 • 20:26 UTC

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