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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Valditara: students should tidy the classroom at the end of lessons

Italian Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara recommends that students tidy up classrooms after lessons to promote care and decorum in schools.

Feb 25 • 19:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Melania Trump's young State of the Union guest pushes for AI to revolutionize American classrooms

An 11-year-old Texas girl, invited by Melania Trump to the State of the Union address, advocates for incorporating artificial intelligence in education to enhance learning experiences.

Feb 25 • 18:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A Harvard Graduate and the Mayor of Ashiya Discusses the Significance of Learning English Beyond Its Utility

The Mayor of Ashiya, a Harvard graduate, emphasizes the need to redefine the purpose of learning English in the context of rapidly evolving AI technologies and increasing cultural diversity in classrooms.

Feb 24 • 21:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Netflix series "Adolescence" is being shown in Swedish schools

The Netflix series "Adolescence" is set to be made available to Swedish schools through Filmriket Play, aimed at discussing youth vulnerability and digital challenges in classrooms.

Feb 24 • 15:28 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sweden Returns to Reliance on Paper Books in Education Instead of Digital... What's the Story?

The Swedish government has announced a halt to excessive reliance on digital devices in classrooms, opting to return to traditional paper books as the primary educational tool.

Feb 24 • 08:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Our classrooms are empty because the graveyards are full’: Iran’s students on why they are protesting again

Iranian students are protesting once more in response to the ongoing repression and violence following a January crackdown that resulted in thousands of deaths.

Feb 23 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

US Court Opens Path for Louisiana to Require Display of the Ten Commandments in Classrooms

A federal appeals court in the United States has paved the way for Louisiana to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Federal court clears way for Ten Commandments to be displayed in Louisiana public school classrooms

A federal appeals court has removed a block on a Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, reigniting debate over religious expression in education.

Feb 21 • 09:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The teacher who won $1 million for turning slums into open-air classrooms

Rouble Nagi, an artist, received a $1 million prize for her innovative work in transforming impoverished neighborhoods in Mumbai into educational spaces.

Feb 20 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF judges action against the 'School Without Party' program law

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil is reviewing a law from Santa Cruz de Monte Castelo aimed at eliminating political and ideological indoctrination in classrooms.

Feb 19 • 17:53 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Tumbler Ridge school portables are for when students, staff ‘are ready’

Temporary portables and bathroom trailers have been set up in Tumbler Ridge following a mass shooting at the local secondary school that resulted in multiple fatalities.

Feb 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From chapel to university, students from schools affected by floods in 2024 continue in improvised classrooms in RS

Students from schools in the Vale do Taquari region of Brazil are attending classes in improvised locations due to flooding damage from May 2024.

Feb 18 • 17:47 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Everything must start with calm in the classroom and respect for the teacher

The article discusses the importance of greeting routines in classrooms to foster respect and authority between students and teachers.

Feb 18 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mobile Phones in Higher Education: To Ban or Not? - The Subject #1661

Private universities in São Paulo have implemented a ban on mobile phones in classrooms, sparking a debate about autonomy and concentration among students.

Feb 18 • 03:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Do they really think we don't greet our students?

The article expresses concern over a proposed policy requiring formal greetings in classrooms, suggesting that such mandates overlook the natural interactions that already take place between teachers and students.

Feb 17 • 11:55 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Some South Australian school classrooms are 'literally falling apart'

A report reveals that many South Australian schools suffer from severe structural issues, including mould, asbestos, and collapsed ceilings, as the state approaches an election where education funding is a key issue.

Feb 16 • 19:42 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Wants greeting routines in the classroom: - Healthy social etiquette

Peter Frølich argues for the implementation of greeting routines in classrooms, emphasizing respect for teachers and authority as essential components of a healthy school environment.

Feb 14 • 03:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fewer kids, more state: a combination that fails

Argentina's education system is facing a demographic shift with predictions of over a million fewer children in classrooms by 2030, prompting a reevaluation of educational approaches and preparedness for this change.

Feb 14 • 03:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Professor has investigated the optimal number of students in school classes - and it is not 14, as Social Democrats suggest

A professor challenges the Social Democrats' proposal of a 14-student limit in classrooms, suggesting it may not be optimal based on research findings.

Feb 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How has ICE impacted schools in the US? Teachers describe the effects in classrooms

Teachers in the US shared testimonies on how Trump's immigration campaign has affected their work and students' lives, highlighting fears of ICE raids.

Feb 13 • 17:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From the Heart of the Tents: Gaza Students Continue Their Education

In Gaza, students are overcoming challenging circumstances to pursue their education amidst destroyed classrooms and makeshift tents.

Feb 13 • 09:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

At a school in Munich: Six-digit damage after intentional clogging of school toilet

A deliberate clogging of a toilet at a Munich middle school caused extensive water damage affecting multiple classrooms and leading to significant repair costs.

Feb 12 • 18:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Sherwood Park students locked in classrooms due to gun sighting

Students at Bev Facey Community High and F.R. Haythorne Junior High in Sherwood Park were locked down due to a suspected gun sighting, which was later confirmed to be a false alarm.

Feb 12 • 01:33 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Tumbler Ridge students barricaded themselves in classrooms as Jesse Van Rootselaar opened fire

A tragic shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School resulted in the death of a teacher and five students, prompting a lockdown as authorities responded.

Feb 11 • 22:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A suspect, barricades in the classrooms, and two crime scenes: what is known about the shooting in Canada that left 10 dead

A shooting in a high school in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, resulted in at least ten deaths, with the suspected shooter also found deceased.

Feb 11 • 14:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Parents get major update on school classroom revamps under multi-billion plan

The UK Education Secretary is set to announce significant updates to the Schools White Paper focusing on revamping classrooms to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

AI in Ecuadorian Secondary Education

AI is redefining secondary education in Ecuador by transforming traditional classrooms into dynamic and efficient learning environments.

Feb 10 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Crumbling ceilings and hanging iron bars... the lives of innocent children are at stake in these schools

The dilapidated condition of government schools in remote areas of Jharkhand puts children's lives in danger, with many classrooms being unsafe for learning.

Feb 10 • 07:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The school year begins, and artificial intelligence already wants to do the homework

The 2026 school year starts under the significant influence of artificial intelligence, which is rapidly entering classrooms worldwide, raising concerns about educational equity and effectiveness.

Feb 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Educational Drama: The Bet on New Primary and Secondary Education in One of the Most Neglected Neighborhoods of Moreno

A foundation is promoting the opening of the Papa Francisco School in Cuartel V to address the educational crisis caused by overcrowded classrooms and long waitlists.

Feb 9 • 23:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will AI weaken students' minds? Response from the Principal of Vasant Valley School

Education experts at the India Today Education Conclave 2026 discussed the impact of AI in classrooms and addressed concerns about its effects on critical thinking among students.

Feb 9 • 13:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Estonia's Minister of Education: "AI will not be widely used in the classroom"

Estonia's Education Minister Kristina Kallas discusses the limited role of AI in classrooms and the need for transformative changes in educational practices.

Feb 9 • 08:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Teachers face sack for hate speech in NSW classrooms, premier says

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announced that educators could be fired for hate speech due to new laws intended to ensure safety following recent terrorist attacks.

Feb 3 • 01:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 54,000 students start the 2026 School Year in Boa Vista

Over 54,000 students returned to classrooms in Boa Vista to commence the 2026 school year, with the municipal education network prepared to support their educational journey.

Feb 2 • 19:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Too Cold at Princess Estelle's School - Students Sent Home

All middle school students at Princess Estelle's school, Campus Manilla, were sent home due to extremely low temperatures in the classrooms, dropping below 18 degrees Celsius.

Feb 2 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

School Anti-bullying Coordinators Without Time or Resources: "We Do It in Our Free Time"

Teachers and organizations report the lack of institutional support for the role of anti-bullying coordinators, created three years ago to prevent violence in classrooms.

Jan 30 • 09:15 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Classes without windows due to untimely renovations at a historic institute in Madrid and a ban on measuring its low temperatures

The historic IES Cardenal Cisneros in Madrid faces problematic renovations that leave classrooms without windows and has a ban on measuring low temperatures.

Jan 15 • 09:17 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Checker Tobi explains climate change: The clever buddy of curious children

Tobias Krell, known as Checker Tobi, explains the world to children on TV and will discuss the topic of Antarctica with Luisa Neubauer, broadcasting directly into classrooms.

Jan 13 • 18:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

A Vietnam in the classrooms: 83% of teachers see increasing verbal and physical aggression

A macro study reveals that 83% of teachers in Spanish public schools report a rise in verbal and physical aggression, with 76% noting hostile attitudes from families towards educators.

Jan 12 • 23:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Teachers in Madrid and Euskadi are those who most report an 'offensive privatization' against public education

A recent survey by the STES union highlights that teachers in Madrid and Euskadi express strong concerns about bureaucratic pressure, lack of respect in classrooms, and insufficient resources within the public education system.

Jan 12 • 11:28 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

What most affects teachers: bureaucracy that "buries", overcrowded classrooms, and disrespect

Teachers express significant concerns about excessive bureaucracy, overcrowded classrooms, and disrespect from students and families, according to a union survey.

Jan 12 • 06:07 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Classrooms below 10 degrees: complaints about 'extreme' thermal conditions in educational centers in Aragon

The Education Federation of CCOO Aragón has criticized the lack of measures taken by the Education Department regarding the 'extreme' thermal conditions affecting teachers, students, and staff in many educational centers during the cold weather.

Jan 10 • 10:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Most recently in Jaloud Village: Settlers escalate the burning of Palestinian properties in the West Bank

Settlers have intensified their attacks, setting fire to properties in the Jaloud village school, destroying classrooms and vandalizing the area.

Jan 9 • 15:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Only the selflessness of teachers remains. Fewer children in classrooms would be too expensive, says awarded educator about math education

In an interview, awarded educator Eva Oravcová discusses the importance of math in developing critical thinking and creativity, teaching methods, parental involvement in education, and the value of diligence over mere talent.

Jan 8 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Public schools, rescuing reconciliation at Christmas: 'We open so that economic factors are not a hindrance'

The Community of Madrid is opening classrooms during non-school periods and holidays with subsidies for public schools in 65 municipalities to support families.

Jan 7 • 00:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Empty chairs in classrooms after classmates who will no longer come. Swiss schools cope with the New Year tragedy

In the francophone cantons of Vaud and Valais, students returned to schools that were prepared with teams of specialists ready to provide immediate help following a recent tragedy, sparking debate about the timing of reopening schools after such an event.

Jan 6 • 11:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

They took the smartphones out of the classrooms and discovered that the students don't know the time

The ban on smartphones in New York schools revealed that many students struggle to read analog clocks, despite the overall positive outcomes of the measure.

Dec 29 • 19:24 UTC

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