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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 60% of higher education students in São José study remotely, shows survey

Over 60% of higher education students in São José dos Campos are enrolled in remote learning programs, indicating a significant shift in educational preferences.

Mar 19 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

4 out of 10 students in distance education abandon their degree before completion, survey points out

A recent survey indicates that 41.6% of students in distance education in Brazil abandon their degrees before completion.

Mar 19 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

4 in every 10 EAD graduation students drop out; number is the highest since 2014

The dropout rate for distance learning students in Brazil reached 41.9% in 2024, the highest since 2014.

Mar 19 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gifted Child: He is 13 Years Old, a College Student in NYC, and Explains When to Distance Yourself from a Toxic Friend

Suborno Isaac Bari, a 13-year-old prodigy studying at NYU, shares insights on recognizing toxic friendships while pursuing his passion for mathematics.

Mar 19 • 01:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac opens more than 3,000 free spots in face-to-face and distance courses in RN

Senac RN has opened over 3,000 free spots for professional qualification courses, with registrations starting on March 17.

Mar 16 • 19:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Scorpio Sign

The Scorpio horoscope for March 13, 2026 indicates gains in education but warns against hasty property decisions and long-distance travel.

Mar 12 • 20:42 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Kish: The Education System in the Gush Dan and North Will Remain Closed, Distance Learning Will Continue in Most of the Country

Israel's Education Minister, Yoav Kish, announced that schools in the Gush Dan area and northern region will remain closed, while distance learning will continue in most parts of the country.

Mar 12 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A hundred meters can decide everything: Parents in Tallinn are angry about the new admission rules

Tallinn's new school admission rules now consider the actual walking distance to school, inciting frustration among parents.

Mar 9 • 11:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Last Chance for January Admissions at IGNOU, Register Before These Dates

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is inviting applications for admission to its open and distance learning programs for the January 2026 session, with the final registration date set for March 15.

Mar 9 • 04:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Restrictions on Distance Learning in Primary School - IZM Arguments and Family Experiences

The article discusses planned restrictions on distance learning in Latvian primary schools, highlighting concerns from educators and families.

Feb 27 • 10:18 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

National Defense Training Will Also Be Available to Distance Learning Students

Latvia's Saeima has approved amendments to the National Defense Training and Youth Guard law, extending the program's availability to all high school students, including those in distance learning programs, starting next school year.

Feb 26 • 08:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The State Defense Course is also Introduced in Distance Learning and Non-formal Education

The Latvian government will make the State Defense Course mandatory for all high school students, including those in distance learning and non-formal education, starting September 1, 2024.

Feb 26 • 06:05 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Ministry of Education admitted that it does not know how many students lack means for distance learning

The Israeli Ministry of Education has acknowledged that it does not have data on the number of students without adequate means for remote learning, despite previous reports highlighting this issue.

Feb 25 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Club of Strange Businesses

The article examines the peculiar growth of higher education in Brazil and its real-world implications as reflected in historical narratives.

Feb 25 • 01:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Buddy is AI and Human: Motivation and Advice for Middle School Long-Distance Running?

Japanese middle school students are receiving advice from Google's AI assistant 'Gemini' during their long-distance running practice, focusing on motivation and technical guidance.

Feb 22 • 20:00 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

FAC opens 2026 entrance exam with distance learning courses aligned to market demands

FAC is inviting applications for its 2026 entrance exam for distance learning courses that cater to job market requirements in Brazil.

Feb 19 • 20:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Scorpio Sign

Today's Scorpio horoscope advises controlling expenses and indicates positive news from afar, completion of pending tasks, a warning against long-distance travel, gains in education, and favorable developments in business matters.

Feb 19 • 20:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Restrictions on distance learning will start from the 2027/2028 school year

Latvia's Saeima has approved amendments to the Education Law that will gradually limit distance learning starting from the 2027/2028 school year.

Feb 19 • 10:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Restrictions on Distance Learning for First Six Grades Starting from the 2027/2028 Academic Year

Latvia's parliament has enacted significant restrictions on distance education for students in grades 1 to 6, effective from the 2027/2028 school year.

Feb 19 • 08:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Gradually restricting distance learning for the first six grades starting from the 2027/2028 academic year

Latvia plans to gradually implement restrictions on distance learning for students in grades 1 to 6, shifting towards part-time in-person learning and introducing blended education methods.

Feb 19 • 08:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Parents fought for school transport - Mäntyharju admits years of mistakes

Parents in Mäntyharju have been fighting for school transport for their children due to safety concerns and the long distance they must walk, leading to a recognition of past errors by local authorities.

Feb 16 • 07:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The educational distance between Spanish and foreign students skyrockets in four years

The educational gap between Spanish students and foreign students has sharply increased over the past four years, with foreign youth showing significantly higher dropout rates.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

National Defense Education Will Be Mandatory for Distance Learning and Non-Formal Education

Latvia's parliament has approved amendments making national defense education mandatory for all secondary school students, regardless of their learning format, starting from September 1, 2026.

Feb 12 • 08:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Saeima conceptually supports the introduction of state defense training in distance education and non-formal education

The Latvian Saeima has supported a proposal to implement state defense education in distance learning and non-formal education settings, aimed at ensuring equal access for all youth.

Feb 12 • 06:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac-RN opens 1,700 free vacancies in in-person and distance courses

Senac in Rio Grande do Norte has announced the opening of 1,754 free spots for professional courses, both in-person and online.

Feb 10 • 20:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Three children, two degrees: UNILAG couple beat odds to graduate

A couple from the University of Lagos, Mr. Olawale Olulaja and Blessing Chigozie, overcame numerous challenges to graduate simultaneously from their respective programs in Business Administration and Accountancy.

Feb 10 • 07:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Blind Policy? Distance Learning Wants to Be Limited Without In-Depth Research

Latvia is debating limitations on distance learning in schools without comprehensive studies backing the decision.

Feb 10 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Guarujá opens 134 vacancies for free undergraduate courses; see how to register

Guarujá city in São Paulo is offering 134 vacancies for distance undergraduate courses in partnership with the University of São Paulo's Virtual University (Univesp).

Feb 7 • 23:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Braga Netto requests to take a distance learning course and have cable TV in prison

General Walter Braga Netto, convicted of an attempted coup, has requested permission to study via distance learning and access cable television while serving his prison sentence in Brazil.

Feb 7 • 22:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In six years, Brazil gets only one distance master's degree

Brazil has only approved one distance master's program, a professional master's in Energy and Society, six years after the Ministry of Education authorized such programs.

Feb 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Cancer Zodiac

Cancer Daily Horoscope for February 6, 2026, advises focusing on career aspects, indicates benefits for those in education, an offer for a new job, suggests avoiding long-distance travel, emphasizes health care, and assures favorable conditions in business.

Feb 5 • 20:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

This article discusses various news topics from Munich, including challenges in long-distance relationships and the potential closure of a school that aids children considered uneducable.

Jan 12 • 16:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Distance learning in schools that will remain closed due to adverse weather conditions

The Ministry of Education announces distance learning for schools that will be closed due to bad weather, ensuring support for the educational community.

Jan 12 • 07:33 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

State Auditor: The Ministry of Education did not implement the lessons of Corona on distance learning and learning during the war was affected

A report by the State Auditor reveals that the Israeli Ministry of Education lacked a plan for promoting remote learning prior to October 7, resulting in inadequate preparation for online education and significant gaps in technological infrastructure, along with safety deficiencies in schools.

Jan 6 • 14:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Online vocational training centers criticize the new Catalan decree as 'restrictive' and risky for businesses

Online vocational training centers are criticizing a new Catalan decree for being overly restrictive and threatening the viability of businesses involved in distance education.

Jan 2 • 04:15 UTC

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