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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Magic without a wand: how children learn to solve problems?

The article discusses how the Robotics Academy in Lithuania engages children in problem-solving through modern educational techniques, likening the process to a form of magic.

Mar 23 • 08:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Information Room as of March 24

The Dogok Information Culture Library is offering a parenting class aimed at parents of elementary school children, focusing on child development and parenting skills.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

At 2 years old he read signs and watched documentaries: the genius boy who today attends university in Alabama

Van-Houston McMillion, a 13-year-old boy, has become the youngest student in history to enroll at Calhoun Community College in Alabama, demonstrating remarkable intellectual capabilities from a very early age.

Mar 23 • 08:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Too much free time for students? Parents 'call out' the Ministry of Education. 'There is more free time now than school'

Parents express concerns about the increasing number of school holidays, feeling that their children have too much free time, which complicates their work schedules.

Mar 23 • 06:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Children stuck in hospital limbo due to discharge delays - 'hidden crisis'

New research reveals that children in England are facing significant delays in hospital discharges, resulting in missed education and family time.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Children's results are determined not only by teachers: what do Singapore and Estonia do differently?

The role of school leaders is crucial for enhancing educational outcomes and the overall atmosphere in schools, as highlighted by educational expert Laura MasiliauskaitÄ—.

Mar 23 • 05:57 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Students on casino gaming in school: "Sad to see your friends play"

The article discusses the concerning rise of gambling among school-aged children in Sweden and the challenges faced in addressing gambling addiction in schools and healthcare systems.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

To be happy: A book about sex and the body for elementary and junior high school students to read as manga

A series of books designed for elementary and junior high school students to learn about sex and their bodies through manga has been published in Japan.

Mar 22 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Leo Sign

The daily horoscope for Leo indicates good news coming from afar, advises caution in educational decisions, urges attention to health, expresses concerns over children, recommends careful actions, and suggests avoiding heavy investments in business.

Mar 22 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tartu School Network Adjusts to Declining Number of Students

The city of Tartu is reducing its kindergarten capacity and teachers due to a decline in the number of children, leading to potential school closures and the need for new educational strategies.

Mar 22 • 16:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Yuno Nagao and Others Serve as Judges at the First 'Kids Future Award' Ceremony

The first 'Kids Future Award' ceremony, recognizing products and initiatives contributing to children's learning and growth, was held in Tokyo, where notable figures like 9-year-old Yuno Nagao served as a judge.

Mar 22 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ms Rachel Tonie that kids 'learn a lot' with can be picked up for free

Parents can save money on the Ms Rachel Tonie, an educational character for children, through a promotional cashback deal.

Mar 22 • 08:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Secure a place or pay. Municipalities must find kindergarten for three-year-olds

Czech municipalities are tasked with finding kindergarten placements for three-year-old children, or face financial penalties.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Across Australia’s outer suburbs, more parents are picking private over public schools. What’s behind the trend?

More parents in Australia’s outer suburbs are choosing private schools over public ones for their children's education, driven by personal values and community growth.

Mar 21 • 19:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

LIVE STREAM: 'Children, Youth, and Parents Jury 2025' Conclusion

The event will be streamed live from 12:00 to 15:00, showcasing the conclusion of the 'Children, Youth, and Parents Jury 2025' program in Latvia.

Mar 21 • 09:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VIDEO: Conclusion of the 'Children, Youth, and Parents Jury 2025'

The event for the 'Children, Youth, and Parents Jury 2025' will be livestreamed, showcasing the involvement of thousands of readers and the impact of diaspora support on Latvian literature.

Mar 21 • 09:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Hello at the Museum! Explore the Museum's Art Adventure Map and Create Your Own

A project in Latvia invites families and educators to explore the art of the museum through daily creative ideas and activities, culminating in a contest for photo submissions.

Mar 21 • 08:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"If I Had Known... I Would Not Have Put My Child in This School": These Parents Discover the Limits of Alternative Pedagogies

Parents share their regrets about choosing alternative educational methods for their children, highlighting unforeseen limitations.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Seven Major Changes in Tax Laws from April 1 Including HRA and Gifts

The Central Board of Direct Taxes in India has announced significant revisions to income tax rules effective April 1, 2026, including modifications to HRA and allowances for children's education.

Mar 21 • 05:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Behind the Curtains of Displacement in Beirut: A School in a Shelter Grants Children Their Right to Education

A newly opened school in a shelter in Beirut provides displaced children with an opportunity to continue their education amidst challenging circumstances.

Mar 21 • 00:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Children Witnessed a Horrific Situation in Järvenpää – Early Childhood Educator Assaulted

An early childhood educator was assaulted in Järvenpää during an outdoor activity, with children present witnessing the incident.

Mar 20 • 21:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

School inspector arrested suspected of sexually harassing students at school in João Pessoa

A school inspector in João Pessoa, Brazil, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing three female students aged between 12 and 16.

Mar 20 • 18:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Emaús Daycare is inaugurated in Óbidos and will serve more than 60 children

The Emaús Daycare in Óbidos, Brazil, has been inaugurated to serve over 60 children from different neighborhoods.

Mar 20 • 16:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Will millions of children’s education be destroyed by war? Watch this report

According to a report by Save the Children, 520 million children in war-affected areas of the Middle East are deprived of education.

Mar 20 • 14:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Children's results are determined not only by teachers: What do Singapore and Estonia do differently?

The effectiveness of school leadership is critical in determining student outcomes and creating a collaborative school environment, as emphasized by education experts in a recent report.

Mar 20 • 09:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What Spring Looks Like in Nature and Art. Daily Activities for Little Researchers

This article invites children and parents to participate in a creative project focusing on nature and art throughout March, featuring activities and an opportunity to submit their artworks.

Mar 20 • 09:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Five on Friday: Fortunately, the Sun is Shining

This article discusses a range of new tech products including a universal wrench, a charging device, a mini battery, a children's experiment kit, and an affordable cargo bike.

Mar 20 • 08:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Eira, 7: 'This is what a happy adult looks like'

A 7-year-old girl named Eira reflects on happiness, coinciding with Finland being named the world's happiest country for the ninth time.

Mar 20 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Teacher sent sexually explicit texts and images from primary school toilets

A primary school teacher in the UK has been banned from the profession for sending sexually explicit texts and images from school toilets while children were present.

Mar 20 • 06:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Arabic Lessons. Controversy at the Kindergarten

A kindergarten in Abbiategrasso, Italy, faces backlash for including Arabic lessons in a bilingual program aimed at children who are just beginning to learn Italian.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Guritiba Brings Theater and Play to Children at the Festival

The Guritiba program at the Festival de Curitiba offers engaging theatrical and playful experiences for children and families, starting on March 30 and running through April 12.

Mar 19 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The law on paper is so beautiful': parents complain about the lack of caregivers in public schools in Campinas

Parents in Campinas, Brazil, express serious concerns over the lack of caregivers for children with disabilities in public schools, which has led to many children not attending classes.

Mar 19 • 18:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government announces 200 daycare kits by the end of the year, benefiting 10,000 children in PI

The Brazilian government is delivering daycare kits to aid early childhood education in Piauí, aiming to support 10,000 children.

Mar 19 • 18:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What happened on March 24, 1976, explained for children

The article explains the significance of March 24, a national holiday in Argentina, which commemorates the victims of the military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983, in a way that's accessible for children.

Mar 19 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mothers report that more than a thousand children have yet to return to school in Santo Amaro das Brotas

Around 1,400 children in Santo Amaro das Brotas, Brazil, are still out of school in 2026, leading mothers to call for the resumption of classes due to pedagogical losses.

Mar 19 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kairet Remmak-Grassmann: The Social City Government Left Some Children in an Empty School Building and Others in Containers. Let's Put an End to Waste

The former mayor's management has led to a situation where only 16 students and 11 staff are in a newly renovated school building that cost 14 million euros.

Mar 19 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EasyJet donates £150k of ex-crew devices to kids without tech for school

EasyJet has donated £150,000 worth of iPads to help disadvantaged children who lack access to technology for their education.

Mar 19 • 14:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Stop to Staff Expansion in Schools: 'An Attack on the Future of Our Children'

The SPD and Greens in Bavaria have sharply criticized the state government's hiring freeze in schools, viewing it as detrimental to students' futures.

Mar 19 • 13:32 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Millions of children out of school: Yemen's education system on its knees

Yemen's education system is collapsing, with nearly 4 million children out of school due to the prolonged conflict and associated hardships.

Mar 19 • 13:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The law regarding shortening children's school days changed last fall – tell us how this change has affected your family

A recent law change in Finland allows for the shortening of school days for children, particularly impacting those with special educational needs.

Mar 19 • 11:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Expert's 3 word response to worried mum over school starting age

An early years teacher reassured a UK mother concerned about her son starting school at a young age with a simple three-word response.

Mar 19 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Oh, a pink tractor at our school!

Children at Vanalinna primary school in Pärnu expressed excitement upon discovering a green and pink tractor parked outside their school, exploring the fun side of farm machinery.

Mar 19 • 10:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kene Vernik: Starting School Too Early Makes Children Sick

Sleep counselor Kene Vernik discusses the negative health implications of early school start times for teenagers.

Mar 19 • 10:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

PE teachers will enliven school lessons in Ostrava. They will practice yoga and dance with children

In Ostrava, PE lessons will be enhanced with activities led by trainers, including yoga and dance.

Mar 19 • 10:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Pro and Con: Are Phone-Free Classes a Good Idea?

The article discusses the debate over whether classes should be free from mobile phones, highlighting parental concerns and children's increasing reliance on technology.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

One in four students in municipal early childhood education in SP studies more than 1.5 km from home, says Inequality Map

One in four students in São Paulo's municipal early childhood education system travels over 1.5 kilometers to school, highlighting educational accessibility issues.

Mar 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kidopia Festival: Children's Festival for Families in Athens

The Kidopia Festival is set to take place from April 17 to 19, 2026, in Athens, offering an educational and entertaining experience for children and families.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Competition Reading Contest: In the End, It's About the Joy of Reading

A local reading contest in Grafing highlights the importance of fostering a love for reading among children, despite a noted decline in reading proficiency among students.

Mar 19 • 08:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Children's Literature Writer Tsune Yamanaka Passes Away - BOKURA Shokokumin Series

Well-known children's author Tsune Yamanaka, noted for his series 'BOKURA Shokokumin,' has passed away at the age of 94.

Mar 19 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Will wars ruin the education of millions of children around the world?

A recent report from Save the Children highlights that ongoing conflicts across various regions are significantly disrupting the education of children, particularly in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 07:23 UTC

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