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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Planned reform of education is postponed, announced Plaga

The planned reform in the education system in Czechia has been postponed as announced by Minister Plaga.

Feb 26 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'What are we teaching our children...,' PM Modi expressed displeasure over NCERT chapter in Cabinet meeting

PM Modi expressed strong displeasure in a Cabinet meeting regarding the inclusion of alleged judicial corruption in an NCERT textbook for eighth graders.

Feb 26 • 12:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening School History Education: Increasing Focus on Modern History in Middle School and Promoting New History Electives in High School

The South Korean government plans to enhance history education in schools by increasing the emphasis on modern history in middle school curricula and introducing new elective history courses in high schools.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Corruption in the Judiciary' Chapter: NCERT Apologizes, Hearing Scheduled Today by CJI's Bench

NCERT has apologized for including a chapter on corruption in the judiciary in its curriculum amidst a Supreme Court hearing on the matter.

Feb 26 • 02:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota middle school teaches 8th graders that ICE 'harassed' migrants in geography class curriculum

A Minnesota middle school faced controversy after including slides in an 8th-grade geography class that depict ICE as having harassed migrants, alongside additional material critical of former President Trump's immigration policies.

Feb 26 • 00:42 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian textbooks, cadet classes and youth militia: state of schools in temporarily occupied territories

Russian authorities are enforcing a curriculum in occupied Ukrainian territories that indoctrinates children with loyalty to the Russian state, affecting over 582,000 students.

Feb 23 • 15:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ministry of Education: Financial Education Will Become a Mandatory Subject in Schools, Replacing Geography

Starting next school year, ninth-grade students in Israel will no longer study geography as a new mandatory subject on financial education is introduced.

Feb 23 • 13:24 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Should the public pay for school places that cost over 250,000 kroner?

Oslo's public schools are no longer able to offer an English curriculum, creating uncertainty for students enrolled in the international program.

Feb 23 • 12:47 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A private spot will cost over 250,000 kroner. The Parliament ensures that students will have it at public schools.

The Norwegian Parliament is taking steps to preserve the English-language curriculum in Oslo public schools after an announcement that it would be discontinued, which has shocked students.

Feb 23 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

US Embassy offers free course for English teachers in DF and GO

The US Embassy in Brasília is offering a free online course for English teachers in the Federal District and Goiás, focusing on innovative teaching methods and the implementation of the National Common Curricular Base.

Feb 23 • 08:03 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Merike Jürilo: We need a comprehensive revision of the general education curriculum

Merike Jürilo emphasizes the urgent need for a comprehensive revision of Estonia's general education curriculum to address developmental psychology, teacher capabilities, and societal changes.

Feb 22 • 07:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Community of Madrid beautifies the curriculum of the Education Minister to distance her from the inexperienced clan of Los Pocholos

The Community of Madrid's Education Minister, Mercedes Zarzalejo, faces scrutiny over her past and the perception of her qualifications, especially in comparison to the previous younger administration known as Los Pocholos.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Education on Safety of Life Against Sexual Violence Being Considered for Inclusion in Curriculum Guidelines

Japan's Ministry of Education is evaluating the incorporation of life safety education against sexual violence into the national curriculum guidelines, aiming to prevent children from becoming victims or perpetrators.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gachon University Allows the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Classes, Assignments, and Exams

Gachon University has announced a comprehensive education reform aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into its curriculum to foster creative problem-solving skills among students and faculty.

Feb 19 • 05:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump DOJ probes Michigan schools over gender curriculum, joins lawsuit against LA race-based program

The Trump Justice Department has initiated investigations into three Michigan public school districts regarding their gender-related classroom content and is also intervening in a lawsuit against a race-based program in Los Angeles.

Feb 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Is the Ministry of Education preparing a reversal regarding the new subject? Nowacka leaves a 'gateway'

Barbara Nowacka, the Minister of Education, suggests the potential for making health education a mandatory subject in Polish schools, with a decision expected by the end of March.

Feb 18 • 10:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Financial literacy is taught superficially in schools; plans to supplement teaching materials are underway

Students in Latvia express that financial literacy education in schools lacks depth and practical relevance.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Barbara Nowacka: I regret that health education is not a compulsory subject

Barbara Nowacka discusses the need for compulsory health education in Poland's school curriculum amid recent educational reforms.

Feb 18 • 03:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

HEI, NERDC seek emergency response education in schools

The Health Emergency Initiative and the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council are planning to incorporate emergency response education into Nigerian school curricula to enhance student preparedness for emergencies.

Feb 18 • 00:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EDITRIAL: The War for Language

A school principal's attempts to integrate the Estonian language into the curriculum of schools in Ida-Virumaa have sparked a sharp conflict.

Feb 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Federal Government to integrate emergency health education into school curriculum

The Nigerian government is set to incorporate emergency health education into the primary and secondary school curricula to enhance health security and emergency preparedness.

Feb 17 • 19:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Vocational education gets a new curriculum and admission procedure

Estonia's vocational schools will implement a new curriculum and admission policy starting next academic year, requiring students to select a field of study first and specialize only after the first year.

Feb 17 • 19:09 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Supreme Court ordered the state to explain why funding for educational institutions is not actually conditional on core curriculum studies

Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the state to clarify the lack of conditional funding for ultra-Orthodox educational institutions based on their compliance with core curriculum studies.

Feb 17 • 13:46 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The High Court ordered the state to explain why funding for educational institutions is not actually conditional on core curriculum studies

The High Court of Israel directed the state to explain why funding for ultra-Orthodox educational institutions does not depend on the fulfillment of the core curriculum requirements.

Feb 17 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A woman from Córdoba starts a fight for first aid to be taught in schools as mandatory content

A mother from Córdoba is advocating for first aid training to become a mandatory part of the school curriculum in Spain after her son experienced a near-choking incident.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye, Marx Arriaga: Poet Nadia López Appointed as New Director of Free Textbooks at SEP

Nadia López García has been appointed as the new director of free textbooks at Mexico's Secretariat of Education, replacing Marx Arriaga amid disagreements over curriculum changes.

Feb 16 • 20:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

School curriculum will include content on violence against women, says minister

Brazil's Minister of Women, Márcia Lopes, has announced that the basic education curriculum will incorporate content on human rights and the prevention of violence against children, adolescents, and women.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Qatar launches the 'Quran Teacher' program in schools and announces the revival of the religious institute in partnership with Awqaf

Qatar's education ministry is set to launch the 'Quran Teacher' program in 15 schools, aiming to enhance Quranic education alongside revitalizing religious institutes.

Feb 16 • 02:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

History teacher uses video game to teach about World War I

A history teacher in Brazil is integrating video games into his curriculum to engage high school students in learning about World War I.

Feb 15 • 12:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

New subjects in mathematics for upper secondary students

Norway will replace the existing Mathematics for Social Sciences with new subjects 'Mathematics for Economics' and 'Statistics' starting fall 2027.

Feb 15 • 08:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Immediate inclusion of ASPAITE in EKPA requested by 18 professors of the School

Eighteen professors of ASPAITE in Greece are calling for the school's immediate integration into EKPA to enhance educational opportunities and prepare for a new five-year curriculum.

Feb 13 • 12:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
National & Local

‘Sewing should be a core part of the curriculum’: Sewing Bee’s Annie Phillips answers your questions

Annie Phillips, the 2022 winner of the Great British Sewing Bee, emphasizes the importance of sewing in education and shares insights on the sewing industry.

Feb 12 • 15:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Desirable to incorporate daily physical activity into school work

The article discusses the importance of integrating daily physical activities into the school curriculum in Iceland.

Feb 12 • 13:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec delays implementation of new French curriculum to September 2027

Quebec has postponed the launch of its new French curriculum in schools to September 2027 to allow for better preparation and training.

Feb 11 • 16:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

National Diploma: Reduction of curriculum and new evaluation system – What the Ministry of Education proposes

The Greek Minister of Education outlined proposed reforms to the secondary education system, aiming to establish a more equitable and effective National Diploma through a dialogue on the current challenges faced in high schools.

Feb 10 • 16:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Education: Do we need Latin lessons to become a responsible citizen?

A proposal by Austrian Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr to reduce Latin instruction in favor of modern subjects like computer science has sparked debate among educators and scholars.

Feb 10 • 12:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

A new subject is being introduced in schools: Here's what it's about

Croatian high schools will introduce an optional subject on artificial intelligence, focusing on practical applications rather than theory, starting from the following school year.

Feb 9 • 16:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Ministry of Education denied changing the curriculum.. Palestinians warn against affecting identity

The Palestinian Ministry of Education has denied rumors of changes to the school curriculum, while Palestinians, including education experts, voice concerns about the potential impact on Palestinian identity.

Feb 9 • 13:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Teachers are in danger, if this is not done...' Why did Professor Dinesh Singh say this?

At the India Today Education Conclave 2026, Professor Dinesh Singh emphasized the urgent need for a curriculum overhaul in India's education sector to better align with contemporary demands.

Feb 9 • 07:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Intense Controversy Surrounding Curriculum Revisions in Palestine and Ministry Clarification

The introduction of significant revisions to Palestinian curricula has sparked widespread outrage and debate over alleged changes that remove national contents and alter historical perspectives.

Feb 8 • 06:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Get kids back into books by reflecting modern Britain in school reading, campaign says

Campaigners argue for a reform of the English curriculum to better reflect modern Britain and engage young readers.

Feb 8 • 00:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Military Classes in Poland: Shooting is Now on the Curriculum in Zamość

Poland is expanding its military capabilities by introducing military classes in schools, including shooting training for students in Zamość.

Feb 7 • 18:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This year, drone piloting will be taught in State Defense Lessons

The State Defense program in Latvia is expanding its curriculum to include a full day of drone piloting training for students.

Feb 7 • 08:22 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Latin at the End

Less Latin instruction and more AI classes are intended to better prepare Austrian students for life, according to government plans.

Feb 7 • 07:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After 10 Lean Years.. The Return of the Syrian Curriculum to Raqqa Governorate

The educational sector in Raqqa has faced significant deterioration during the past decade, but with the Syrian government's control over the city, there are shifts back to the Syrian curriculum, raising questions about the educational future of the region.

Feb 5 • 03:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

MEN wants to “improve” the new subject? “It caused a huge loss for students”

The government plans to rename health education to "Health 1," focusing only on non-controversial content related to disease risk reduction, according to media reports.

Feb 3 • 07:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From 2027, the proportion of Chinese characters in schools will increase... Shall we start with the meaning of 'new student'?

Beginning in 2027, the emphasis on Chinese character education in schools will increase significantly, leading to expanded curricula for elementary and high school students.

Feb 3 • 05:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Polish schools without shooting training. The Ministry of Education says 'no'

The Polish Ministry of Education has rejected the introduction of shooting training in schools, which was previously proposed as part of a curriculum reform by former Minister Przemysław Czarnek.

Feb 3 • 04:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

New Horizons adds Mandarin to ICT curriculum

New Horizons Nigeria has integrated Mandarin into its ICT curriculum to enhance students' competitiveness in global technology markets and engage with China-driven industries.

Feb 3 • 03:05 UTC

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