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🇧🇷 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 • 11:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police say push-ups imposed on students of military civic school in Federal District were 'a joke to relax'

A police major in Brazil described the push-ups forced on students at a military civic school as a misguided attempt at humor, amidst backlash from parents and teachers.

Feb 26 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students at military civic school in DF are forced to do push-ups and kneel, says complaint; see VIDEO

Students at a military civic school in the Federal District were reportedly forced to perform push-ups and kneel as punishment for wearing inappropriate clothing, according to a complaint from parents and a teachers' union.

Feb 26 • 10:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

School, Valditara allocates 30 million for educational projects in defense of the environment

The Italian Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara, has allocated 30 million euros for educational projects aimed at promoting environmental care and respect among students.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A masterclass on the vital and political reasons for law

Victor Ferreres, in 'Elogio del Derecho', delivers a dialogue among a seasoned professor and two young students to explore the civic and democratic role of legal wisdom.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Democracy as a Way of Life: The Role of Civic Education

The article discusses the importance of educating youth in dialogue, empathy, and the complexities of contemporary debates to maintain democratic coexistence.

Feb 21 • 12:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Readers' Letters: Congress, a Bad Example, Aren't There Any Sanctions?

This reader letter criticizes the Argentine Congress for its lack of civic education and dignified debate, especially during labor law votes.

Feb 21 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parliament of the Future: 30 students from Piauí experience life in the Legislature

Thirty students from Piauí will experience the workings of the legislative process through the 'Parliament of the Future' initiative.

Feb 20 • 18:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Students on shopping trips. How participatory school budgets work

The article discusses participatory school budgets in Poland and their impact on students and educational environments.

Feb 20 • 11:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Model for Tarcísio, Paraná has 20,000 on waiting list for civic-military schools

Paraná faces a waiting list of over 20,000 for civic-military school vacancies as the state implements this model nationwide, sparking debate over its implications.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government will approve a new composition of the State Progress Council

The Lithuanian government is set to refresh the membership of the State Progress Council by including more representatives from civic organizations and experts in defense and education.

Feb 18 • 04:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Civic-Military Hardships

The school year in São Paulo has started with a hundred state schools adopting a civic-military model that raises concerns about students' rights and potential discrimination.

Feb 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends civic-military school rules of Tarcísio and prohibits police from teaching in SP

A São Paulo court has temporarily suspended the behavioral guidelines for civic-military schools established by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and has prohibited police officers from teaching there.

Feb 12 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice orders Tarcísio's administration to suspend rules for students' hairstyles in civic-military schools

The São Paulo Court of Justice has ordered the suspension of specific hairstyle and uniform regulations for students in civic-military schools established by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas's administration.

Feb 12 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP and Public Defender request Justice to prohibit police officers from teaching in civic-military schools in Tarcísio's management in SP

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office and the Public Defender's Office have filed a lawsuit to suspend key aspects of the civic-military schools program initiated by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

Feb 12 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice sees 'serious discriminatory potential' and determines suspension of rules in civic-military schools in SP

A court in São Paulo has ordered the suspension of new rules for civic-military schools, citing serious concerns about discrimination and legality.

Feb 12 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office asks the court to prohibit police officers from teaching in civic-military schools in SP

The São Paulo Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt regulations that allow police officers to teach in civic-military schools.

Feb 11 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Will they go to vote? Students have weak knowledge of elections and politics; plan to train teachers

Latvian students possess weak knowledge of elections and politics, prompting plans to train teachers in civic education.

Feb 11 • 02:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The age threshold for youth is planned to be increased to 30 years

Latvia plans to raise the age threshold for youth engagement in state programs to 30, strengthening youth participation in civic processes.

Feb 10 • 11:27 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Toma and Mulato Teatro join to bring artistic initiative to children in Tlaltizapán

A new program aimed at enhancing theater, literacy, and civic values for children in Tlaltizapán has been launched by Toma and Mulato Teatro associations.

Feb 9 • 20:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EU or USA? Poles indicate whom they trust more in case of danger

A recent survey reveals that Poles' trust in the EU and the USA is influenced by political preferences, education level, and gender, with a notable preference for the EU among supporters of the Civic Coalition.

Feb 9 • 06:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civic-Military Schools: Units Expect Improvement in Discipline and Learning in Interior SP

Three state schools in the interior of São Paulo have implemented a civic-military education model in hopes of improving classroom discipline and learning outcomes.

Feb 7 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Who doesn't make mistakes?

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas responded with 'who doesn't make mistakes?' when questioned about spelling errors made by monitors at a civic-military school in Caçapava, SP, during the first day of the academic year.

Feb 7 • 01:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio de Freitas talks about health, education, and civic-military schools in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview following the inauguration of the Regional Hospital of Cruzeiro, Governor Tarcísio de Freitas discussed health, education, and the start of classes in civic-military schools, addressing issues including Portuguese mistakes made by police monitors in Caçapava.

Feb 6 • 18:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio defends civic-military school monitor who wrote 'rest': 'Who doesn't make mistakes?'

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas defended a military monitor at a civic-military school who made Portuguese language errors during a class, questioning if anyone is without fault.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Approved SIF priorities for 2026

The Council of the Society Integration Foundation (SIF) has approved its priorities for the year, including the enhancement of Latvian language education, promoting civic participation, supporting social innovations, and providing assistance to families, with plans to involve at least 3000 Ukrainian civilians in Latvian language learning.

Feb 6 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civic-Military Schools: Justice Suspends Program Again in MG

The Minas Gerais Court of Justice has again suspended the state’s civic-military school program, overturning a previous decision that had allowed it to continue.

Feb 5 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

End of civic-military schools

Students at a state school in Caçapava, São Paulo, learned military commands and showcased spelling errors in their writing on the first day of a civic-military program.

Feb 5 • 04:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Rest' and 'continuity': Civic-military school in SP has spelling errors during classroom activity

Students at a state school in Caçapava, São Paulo experienced spelling errors on the board during military command classes, which the Education Secretary described as an isolated incident during the program's initial implementation.

Feb 4 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Best Students of the Capital Honored in Riga

On Monday, 95 top students in Riga were honored for high achievements in academics, sports, culture, civic engagement, and promoting the school's image, as reported by the Riga City Council's External Communications Department.

Feb 3 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MT opens public consultation to transform 66 traditional schools into military schools

The government of Mato Grosso has initiated a public consultation to discuss converting 66 regular schools into civic-military management units, with hearings scheduled for February 24 and 25.

Feb 3 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With no uniforms and in an 'adaptation climate', the civic-military schools program begins in 6 schools in the Campinas region

The civic-military school program commenced in six schools in the Campinas region, starting this semester without uniforms and focusing on adaptation for the students.

Feb 2 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

With queues and hair rules, civic-military model begins in schools of SP

The civic-military model implemented in São Paulo's Professor Lourenço Filho School introduces queues, national anthem, hair rules, and uniforms, changing daily life for students and families in the area.

Feb 2 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civic-military schools: back to school includes teaching commands with spelling mistakes, in Caçapava, SP

Students in the Vale do Paraíba region returned to classes with civic-military education, where incorrect spellings were noted in guidance provided by retired military police officers.

Feb 2 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Civic-Military Schools Begin Operating in SP Without Uniforms for Students

Civic-military schools in São Paulo are set to operate without providing uniforms for students, a year later than planned, as the procurement process is still underway.

Feb 2 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Principal of a Bratislava School: Ideally, Parents Shouldn't Pay, but the State Doesn't Provide Enough Funds for Textbooks, Skiing, or English

The principal of Dubová Elementary School in Bratislava discusses the inadequate state funding for public schools, forcing parents and civic associations to cover costs for textbooks, ski trips, and English programs.

Jan 16 • 15:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Civic Education Lesson at the Islamic Center

A Milan school, Istituto Ettore Conti, faces controversy after planning a field trip to an Islamic center for a civic education class focused on interfaith dialogue, criticized by a local politician.

Jan 13 • 15:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Before the election in Saxony-Anhalt: "One must make use of the rule of law as long as it is still there"

Andreas Petrik, a professor of civic education, discusses political engagement and the importance of utilizing the rule of law amidst rising extremism in Saxony-Anhalt.

Dec 28 • 16:10 UTC

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