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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

María Gallego, the number 1 in Nursing in the 2026 exam: "Childhood is a decisive stage and here we can make a difference for life"

María Gallego, recognized as the top nursing candidate in the 2026 exam, emphasizes the importance of early childhood care in her future nursing practice.

Mar 3 • 01:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Director from the interior of SP identifies as the first travesti in charge of early childhood education in the country: 'School is a place to transform society'

Celso Melo, a 49-year-old from Avaré, São Paulo, identifies as the first travesti early childhood education director in Brazil, aiming to transform societal perceptions through education.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gina Gustavsson: All politicians should be afraid of the power they have and the impulse to abuse it

Gina Gustavsson argues that the dissatisfaction many feel during early childhood years may stem from a lack of autonomy in decision-making.

Mar 1 • 08:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Historical neglect of early childhood education

The article discusses a decline in enrollment in Brazilian daycare centers, highlighting cultural resistance and a significant unmet demand for childcare placements.

Mar 1 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School Census 2025: Amazonas registers 178 thousand enrollments in early childhood education

Amazonas registered 178,941 enrollments in early childhood education for 2025, predominantly in public schools, as reported by the National Institute for Educational Studies and Research.

Feb 26 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enrollment in daycare and preschool falls again in Brazil in 2025

The number of children enrolled in early childhood education in Brazil decreased again in 2025, according to the School Census data.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Early Childhood Education Worker Washed Child's Mouth with Soap in Ylöjärvi - Received Warnings and Ultimately Fired

An early childhood education worker in Ylöjärvi was dismissed after repeatedly engaging in inappropriate behavior, including washing a child's mouth with soap.

Feb 25 • 17:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Parents should require hearing tests for their preschoolers

Parents are advised to ensure their preschoolers undergo hearing tests.

Feb 25 • 11:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Childhood education student had abuse material on phone, ABF alleges

A man aspiring to study early childhood education in Australia had his visa canceled after child abuse material was allegedly discovered on his phone upon arrival at Adelaide Airport.

Feb 25 • 10:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Beautiful' period drama based on beloved author's real life on Channel 4 tonight

A new period drama based on the early life of J.R.R. Tolkien is airing on Channel 4, highlighting his orphan childhood, World War I experiences, and romantic life.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The message in New York for which Mamdani wanted to speak in Spanish: "Regardless of immigration status"

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a message in Spanish urging the Latino community to register for early childhood education programs alongside Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Feb 24 • 21:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Paradox of Memories in Early Childhood: Why Should I Travel with My Baby if They Won't Remember Anything?

The article discusses the concept of childhood amnesia and how it affects memories formed before the age of three, while emphasizing the importance of experiences for emotional bonding and development.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Language tests for small children may become mandatory

The Swedish government is considering making language tests for young children mandatory to detect those who need support early on.

Feb 20 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Childcare: Parenthood in the Hamster Wheel

A commentary on childcare trends highlights the desire of many mothers to remain with their children instead of relying on early external care.

Feb 20 • 13:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"With Love, from Elizabeth". A Childhood Memento of the British Monarch Discovered

A handwritten letter from a young Princess Elizabeth, recently discovered, highlights her early love for animals amidst a looming global conflict.

Feb 20 • 11:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Testing the Swedish Language Skills of Small Children is Investigated

The Swedish government is looking into testing the Swedish language skills of young children to identify those needing extra support early on.

Feb 20 • 10:03 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Families are under enormous stress"

A debate continues in Iceland regarding new proposals for early childhood care, with mixed reactions from officials and concerns about income-based fees impacting families.

Feb 19 • 11:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Labor opposition propose five-day kindergarten for Tasmania

The Labor opposition in Tasmania has proposed extending kindergarten to five days a week to enhance early childhood education as many children are not meeting developmental goals.

Feb 19 • 02:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New Mexico: it maintains the first position in the U.S. for early childhood intervention

New Mexico has ranked first nationally for the third consecutive year in the early detection and intervention of developmental disorders in children.

Feb 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The first 36 hours free in the city's kindergartens

The city has announced that the first 36 hours of kindergarten services will be free of charge for parents.

Feb 17 • 11:46 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Introduce the Reykjavik kindergarten issues

The article discusses the issues surrounding kindergartens in Reykjavik.

Feb 17 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

When does fever become a symptom of childhood cancer?: head of the Pediatric Oncology department at Solca explains the need for rapid diagnosis

The article highlights the need for early diagnosis of childhood cancer in Ecuador, where annual new cases are significant yet many are diagnosed at advanced stages.

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

Childhood Cancer Day: the key challenge in facing tumors that appear and grow with a different logic

Argentina faces between 1300 and 1400 new childhood cancer cases each year, necessitating improved early detection due to the unique biological origins of these tumors.

Feb 15 • 14:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Where does the dislike for snakes come from? Scientists found a probable answer in preschool

A study reveals how early childhood experiences and adult language influence children's perceptions and fears of snakes.

Feb 15 • 10:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Ibrahim Diaz's Grandmother: My Grandson's Talent Was Clear Since Childhood

Ibrahim Diaz's grandmother revealed that his football talent was evident from an early age and that the family believed he would become a great player.

Feb 14 • 19:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Red Cross: Awareness & Information Week for Childhood Cancer

The Hellenic Red Cross is organizing an Awareness and Information Week on childhood cancer from February 16 to 20, 2026, aimed at health science students to enhance knowledge and clinical awareness regarding early signs of childhood cancer.

Feb 13 • 12:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The lowest point was when I realized I couldn't go a day without drinking. Ilva's story of addiction

Ilva shares her childhood and her journey through addiction, revealing how early exposure to alcohol affected her life.

Feb 12 • 13:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Security, Housing, Early Childhood... What Do the Six Candidates Really Think?

The article outlines the contrasting priorities of six candidates running for mayor in Paris ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, focusing on key themes such as security, housing, and early childhood.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Storytelling with Picture Books Has a Positive Impact on Children’s Development: Analysis of 37,000 Individuals by Tohoku University

A study conducted by Tohoku University has shown that reading picture books to children has significant positive effects on their overall development, including physical and social skills.

Feb 11 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Childhood obesity causes early vascular damage, says study with children from São Paulo

A study reveals that childhood obesity significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular damage in children, indicating a need for early intervention and public health policies.

Feb 10 • 18:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Social Democrats want a national investment in Swedish in welfare professions: "Urgent"

Sweden's Social Democrats are advocating for a national initiative to improve language skills in welfare professions, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in early childhood education.

Feb 10 • 17:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Childhood Food Allergies: Risk Factors and a Key to Prevention

A new study identifies genetic, environmental, and microbial factors that increase the risk of childhood food allergies during early infancy.

Feb 10 • 14:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Leelo Tungal: the journey of writing song lyrics began with a childhood poem

Leelo Tungal discusses her journey as a songwriter, highlighting her early inspirations and collaborations with notable musicians.

Feb 10 • 10:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court rules to maintain full-time education in early childhood in Nova Friburgo

The court in Rio has ruled that the city of Nova Friburgo must continue full-time early childhood education, maintaining previous enrolment levels and hours for the 2026 academic year.

Feb 9 • 17:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Duksung Women’s University Achieves 'Excellent' Rating in Teacher Training Evaluation

Duksung Women's University has received commendable ratings in the 6th cycle of teacher training institution evaluations conducted by the Ministry of Education.

Feb 9 • 08:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Where Melania Trump was born: her life before becoming First Lady of the United States

The article explores Melania Trump's early life in Europe, highlighting her upbringing and the influences that shaped her character before she became First Lady of the United States.

Feb 8 • 19:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

IAS Father's Daughter Enrolls in Anganwadi, Collector Pulkit Garg Sends a Message

In a noteworthy decision, IAS officer Pulkit Garg enrolled his daughter in a local government anganwadi instead of an expensive private preschool, prompting discussions on educational choices in India.

Feb 8 • 11:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

The Future Arab: Between Laughter and Horror

This article reviews Riad Sattouf's graphic novel 'The Future Arab,' which explores the complexities of childhood in the Middle East during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Feb 8 • 09:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sahmyook University’s Early Childhood Education Department Achieves Top ‘A Grade’ in Teacher Training Institution Capability Assessment

Sahmyook University’s Early Childhood Education Department received the highest 'A Grade' in a capability assessment by the Education Ministry and Korea Educational Development Institute, maintaining its teacher training capacity without reduction until the 2027 academic year.

Feb 6 • 01:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parents report abandonment and delay in the construction of a new daycare center in Campos

Parents of students at the Creche Escola do Parque Imperial in Campos dos Goytacazes have expressed concerns over the halted construction of a new daycare center intended to expand early childhood education services, which has been abandoned since November of last year.

Feb 5 • 15:34 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Preschool Directors in Reykjavik Demand Action: 'We Cannot Continue Like This'

Preschool directors in Reykjavik are calling for urgent action to address pressing issues in early childhood education.

Feb 4 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daycare loses power and has leaks after being invaded by thieves for the 3rd time in 10 days in Ribeirão Preto

The Alaor Galvão César Early Childhood Education Center in Ribeirão Preto was broken into again, marking the third invasion in ten days, leaving the facility without power and damaged.

Feb 4 • 15:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CMEI monitor assaults child and is fired in Goiás; video

A monitor at a Municipal Center for Early Childhood Education in Goiás was fired after assaulting a 5-year-old girl, an incident captured on security footage.

Feb 4 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campo Grande opens registrations for teacher reserve list

The city of Campo Grande has opened registrations for a selection process to create a reserve list of teachers for the Literacy and Writing Program in Early Childhood Education (Proleei).

Feb 3 • 19:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Early Childhood Education: How Children Learn that the World is Big and Diverse

Children at the Kita Campus Nest in Landshut learn about Brazil from Marcelo Costa e Silva, engaging with the culture through language and activities.

Feb 3 • 10:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

When the child becomes a visitor

The article discusses the lifelong nature of parenting, highlighting how the focus often shifts from the hands-on work of early childhood to ongoing concerns as children grow older.

Feb 2 • 19:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Early Childhood at the Heart of Business Resilience

The article discusses how businesses have realized that their continuity relies on essential factors like health, care, and trust, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 2 • 04:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

British study reveals the hidden cost of screen use in early childhood

A British study warns that excessive screen time can harm young children's speech abilities and contributes to communication difficulties, concentration issues, and engagement in learning pursuits.

Jan 16 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Andalusia advances and reduces the number of students per class to 22 in Early Childhood and Primary Education

Andalusia has proactively reduced the number of students per class to 22 for Early Childhood and Primary Education, ahead of a nationwide change, as part of new enrollment conditions for the upcoming school year.

Jan 16 • 09:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Child Sexual Offenders: Background Checks Have Excluded Nearly 3000 Dangerous Profiles for Children

Nearly 3000 individuals have been removed from child protection and early childhood sectors due to background checks, according to the High Commissioner for Children Sarah El Haïry.

Jan 13 • 22:53 UTC

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