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🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 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

At 15, Amapá student becomes a medical student at Unifap: 'maximum effort'

Gabriel Silva de Souza, a 15-year-old student from Amapá, Brazil, has been accepted into the medicine program at the Federal University of Amapá, demonstrating exceptional academic abilities from an early age.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Deadline Today, February 27: Last Opportunity to Enroll Your Children in Free 3-K and Pre-K in NYC

Today is the last day for families to register their children for free 3-K and Pre-K programs in New York City, with applications being accepted online and in-person.

Feb 27 • 08:34 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Messi: I almost played for a team other than Argentina and regret neglecting education

Lionel Messi revealed in a podcast that he considered playing for Spain early in his career but ultimately chose to represent Argentina, expressing regret over his educational neglect.

Feb 25 • 07:32 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
🇸🇪 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
🇸🇪 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Concern As Early School Pickups Spark Debate Over Children's Welfare in Kenya

Parents in Kenya are increasingly concerned about schools that begin picking up students as early as 4 a.m., prompting discussions on children's welfare and academic performance.

Feb 19 • 09:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Education Reduces 'Fake Work' in Schools... Teachers No Longer Need to Provide Reasons for Tardiness or Leaving Early

The South Korean Ministry of Education plans to reduce unnecessary regulations for teachers, allowing them to leave early or arrive late without having to provide a reason as long as it doesn’t disrupt classes.

Feb 19 • 03:22 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Plaenge Program Encourages a Career in Civil Engineering

The Plaenge Young Apprentice Program aims to connect high school and early college students with practical experiences in civil engineering to foster interest in the field.

Feb 18 • 19:19 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exclusive: Incheon University Suspected of Score Collusion in Early Admissions Interviews Without External Observers

Allegations have arisen of score collusion among professors during Incheon University's early admission interview process, which reportedly took place without external observers present as mandated by guidelines for fairness.

Feb 18 • 10:21 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
🇵🇱 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
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

School employee suspected of multiple rapes

A school employee in his 50s from Sörmland has been arrested for multiple suspected rapes, with allegations stretching from summer 2024 to early 2026.

Feb 13 • 15:18 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
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

She was a hope for women's emancipation, but spent almost her entire life searching for a place that would allow her to heal

The story of Anna Bayerová illustrates her struggles as an early advocate for women's rights in education and medicine in 19th-century Czechia.

Feb 13 • 04:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SVEN SOOMUSTE ⟩ The independence of artificial intelligence begins in preschool, not in server parks or software licenses

Sven Soomuste emphasizes that the development of artificial intelligence should start with early education rather than from technical infrastructures or licenses.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

In a country where origin matters, preschool does matter

The article discusses the significant impact of one's birthplace on social mobility in Mexico, emphasizing the importance of early education as a means to mitigate inequality.

Feb 12 • 09:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itaberaba City Hall opens enrollments for municipal daycare and education centers; find out more

The Itaberaba City Hall has opened enrollments for municipal daycare centers and early education units for children aged 1 year and 5 months onwards.

Feb 10 • 21:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ufes Medical Course in Alegre May Be Authorized as Early as February, Says Education Minister

The Minister of Education announced that the medical course at Ufes in Alegre may receive authorization by February, aiming to expand medical education in federal universities.

Feb 10 • 20:30 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Most students in special schools are at the beginning of their school life

In Brazil, more than 153,000 students are enrolled in special schools for those with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and giftedness, with over half of them in the early years of elementary education.

Feb 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Emergency School Opens in Helsingborg – Divides Politicians: 'Artificial Breathing'

The opening of an emergency school in Helsingborg has sparked political division, with some viewing it as a necessary intervention while others see it as a troubling trend indicating a lack of early support for troubled youth.

Feb 10 • 04:30 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
🇮🇳 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
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

My child has high abilities, what should I know?

The article discusses the complexities of raising a child with high abilities, emphasizing early detection, emotional support, and educational adaptation as key components for their well-being.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

High School of FPFtech prepares youth to create solutions with a business vision

The FPFtech High School program in Manaus is focused on training young individuals to become entrepreneurs and develop software from an early age.

Feb 6 • 19:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When do classes start in Córdoba?

The provincial government has adopted the federal schedule to ensure 190 days of activity, with classes set to begin in early March.

Feb 6 • 14:37 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Do you want to enroll in a degree program at UNAM? This is the digital guide with mock exams and practice for the admission test

The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México has provided a study guide to help applicants prepare effectively for the admission exam, emphasizing the importance of early preparation for success.

Feb 6 • 14:09 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The Theological School of Pontus: The Brief but Significant Course of a Spiritual Beacon

The Theological School of Pontus, established in 1904, stood out for its high educational standards and clear spiritual orientation in the early 20th century.

Feb 5 • 16:47 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Encourage girls education, over early marriage, Emir urges community leaders

The Emir of Shonga in Kwara State, Haliru Ndanusa, has called on community leaders to prioritize girls' education to combat the issue of early marriage.

Feb 4 • 13:14 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Admission to Master's Studies at the Estonian University of Life Sciences

The Estonian University of Life Sciences is calling for applications for its Master's programs, offering 17 courses in Estonian and several in English, with deadlines set for early February and July.

Feb 4 • 07:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

37 More Minutes a Day: Academics Spend More Time with Young Children

A new study reveals that educated parents spend an average of 37 more minutes daily with their children under five, totaling 1,125 additional hours during these early years compared to parents without a higher education degree.

Feb 4 • 06:09 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

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