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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kyung Hee University's Humanities College Opens Lifelong Learning Program '2026 Spring Magnolia College' to Overcome Complex Crises

Kyung Hee University is launching a new lifelong learning program called '2026 Spring Magnolia College' aimed at empowering individuals to navigate complex crises.

Mar 20 • 00:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Desertification of the Reading Ecosystem... The Solution is 'Reading Preferences'

A recent study shows a significant decline in reading rates among South Korean adults, highlighting a crisis in the national reading ecosystem.

Mar 19 • 20:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Crisis at UBA: Due to low salaries, 83 teachers resign from the Faculty of Agronomy and concern grows

The Faculty of Agronomy at the University of Buenos Aires faces a critical situation as 83 faculty members have resigned over low salaries, raising alarms about the future of academic activities.

Mar 19 • 14:39 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Millions of children out of school: Yemen's education system on its knees

Yemen's education system is collapsing, with nearly 4 million children out of school due to the prolonged conflict and associated hardships.

Mar 19 • 13:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIVE BROADCAST: Discussion in the Riigikogu: Are We in a Youth Mental Health Crisis?

A seminar discussing youth mental health issues in Estonia is taking place in the Riigikogu, addressing the growing crisis and the role of education and social media in this context.

Mar 19 • 09:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Country kids face battle to get to university amid cost-of-living crisis

The cost-of-living crisis in Australia is increasingly hindering regional students' ability to access higher education in metropolitan areas.

Mar 18 • 19:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Bathing Crisis in Germany: Who Keeps the Children Afloat?

Swimming pools in Germany are closing due to financial constraints faced by local municipalities, raising concerns about children's swimming skills and education.

Mar 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

14 Years Old and So Clever! The Boy in the Cylinder Line Shook the System

A 14-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur has gained attention for criticizing government indifference towards education and healthcare while waiting in a gas cylinder line during a crisis.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australia's universities have found themselves in crisis. But it has been decades in the making

Australian universities are facing a deep crisis marked by governance issues, financial transparency problems, and increasing pressures on leadership amid ongoing staff cuts and rising student debt.

Mar 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Katharina Greve: Education in Crisis

The article discusses the current challenges faced by the education system in Germany.

Mar 15 • 15:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stop of the relocation to Skólavörðuholt

The relocation plans for the University of the Arts in Iceland have been halted due to delays in the Technical School's move.

Mar 14 • 13:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Morning recap: Tinubu moves safety bureau to Presidency, police invite parents over school assault, blackout worsens power crisis, other stories

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau to be relocated to the Presidency, amidst various political and social issues highlighted in recent news including school violence and ongoing power crises.

Mar 14 • 07:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

"$100 billion a year is needed to address the education crisis" in low-income countries

There is a global education funding crisis, with low-income countries needing an additional $100 billion annually to address the issue.

Mar 14 • 04:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Pandemic of Hopelessness": an MIT academic's diagnosis of young people and the keys to reversing it

MIT academic Otto Scharmer discussed the current crisis of hope among youth in Argentina and proposed solutions for improvement.

Mar 13 • 18:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Worrying Data from Schools: Teachers in Serious Crisis

Teachers in Poland are experiencing severe mental health crises, leading to an increase in calls for help from a dedicated hotline.

Mar 10 • 15:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

No fuel in the car, no food on the plate... Ban on 'Iftar parties' in Pakistan not without reason

Due to a deepening fuel crisis driven by rising oil prices, the Pakistani government has banned official dinners and Iftar parties, while schools are temporarily closed and higher education classes have shifted online.

Mar 10 • 03:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pakistan in Panic Mode Due to Iran War... PM Shahbaz Sets 13 Rules for Schools, Colleges, and Offices

The Pakistani government has introduced several measures to conserve fuel amidst rising oil prices due to the Middle East crisis, including closing schools and limiting office hours.

Mar 10 • 01:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NANS laments poor power on campuses

The National Association of Nigerian Students expressed discontent over persistent electricity issues across campuses in Southwestern Nigeria, criticizing the Ministry of Power for its inadequate response.

Mar 9 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bangladesh closes universities amid energy crisis

Bangladesh is closing all universities starting Monday as an emergency measure to conserve electricity and fuel in response to a worsening energy crisis.

Mar 9 • 04:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

90% of Uijeongbu Citizens' Group: 'Serious Municipal Financial Crisis'... Criticism of Reduced Education and Livelihood Budget

Residents' groups in Uijeongbu, South Korea, criticize the city government for cutting budgets related to education and livelihood amidst a severe financial crisis.

Mar 6 • 06:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Vice-chancellor calls for review into student loans for those without A-levels

The vice-chancellor of the University of Birmingham advocates for a review of student loan eligibility, particularly for students lacking A-levels, in light of a funding crisis in England's universities.

Mar 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso appears in the Assembly to explain the crisis of her government and the agreement with rectors

Isabel Díaz Ayuso addresses the Assembly of Madrid to clarify the educational policy crisis and discuss a new multi-year funding agreement with public universities.

Mar 5 • 08:45 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ontario education minister aiming for uniformity and safety in schools but parents group insists crisis is in chronic underfunding

Ontario's education minister is advocating for changes such as the return of paper report cards, while a parents' group argues that chronic underfunding is the root cause of issues in schools.

Mar 4 • 23:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PIRET VIIRPALU ⟩ Estonia's future depends on the last major generations

A discussion on Estonia's higher education system and the urgent need for strategic decisions due to an impending labor crisis.

Mar 3 • 18:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russian Schoolchildren Roleplay Weddings on Field Trips – Vyorstka

Russian schools are organizing visits to civil registry offices where students participate in mock wedding ceremonies as part of an initiative to promote traditional family values amid a demographic crisis.

Mar 3 • 13:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Germany: Record Number of First-Graders Repeating Grade, Mainly of Migrant Background

Germany is facing an educational crisis with a record number of first-graders, predominantly from migrant backgrounds, repeating grades due to language difficulties and other systemic issues.

Mar 2 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"There are schools that do not know what to do with teachers": crisis in Religious Education after losing 370,000 students in five years

The decline in Religious Education enrollment in Spain has intensified, with a loss of 370,000 students over five years, primarily attributed to the new educational law, Lomloe.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hours before the start of the Buenos Aires school cycle, a private school closes in the northern area of the conurbano

A private school in Martínez, Buenos Aires, has closed its doors permanently just hours before the new school year begins due to a deepening economic crisis.

Feb 28 • 20:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lrytas reminds: what sparked the sharp conflict in the well-known Alytus gymnasium?

A significant crisis has erupted at the Alytus Adolfo Ramanausko-Vanago gymnasium following the dismissal of a long-term ethics teacher, Meilė Platūkienė, which has led to protests from her colleagues against the school administration.

Feb 28 • 11:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 'sudoku' of chairs that elevates the strong man of Ayuso in the Assembly and confuses sectors of the PP: 'There are changes that are not understood'

The restructuring of the Popular Party's parliamentary group in Madrid has caused turmoil within the party amid ongoing controversies and a recent crisis involving the dismissal of the Education minister.

Feb 26 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young Scientist Award: initiatives to tackle the climate crisis honored at a ceremony in Brasília

The 31st edition of the Young Scientist Award celebrated students and researchers in Brasília for their contributions to addressing climate change.

Feb 26 • 19:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VIDEO: Parents protest against the closure of educational institutions in several municipalities

Parents in several municipalities in Latvia are protesting against school closures and changes to educational institutions due to declining student numbers.

Feb 26 • 16:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Why 15 Percent of South African Grade 3s Can't Read a Single Word - - and What's Being Done About It

A new report highlights that 15% of South African Grade 3 students are unable to read a single word, revealing a deeper literacy crisis in the country.

Feb 26 • 14:06 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Condemned to Uncertainty

The article discusses the ongoing uncertainties faced by young immigrants with university degrees, particularly regarding their ability to build a stable life away from home.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Isobel Hadley-Kamptz: Why is it allowed to continue that one in four 15-year-olds reads poorly?

A quarter of Sweden's 15-year-olds struggle with basic reading and writing skills, raising concerns about education standards and the implications of the reading crisis.

Feb 26 • 04:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rey Juan Carlos University closes 2025 with a deficit of 76 million and turns to Ayuso for survival

Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid faces a significant financial crisis, closing 2025 with a deficit of 76 million euros and looking to regional president Ayuso for potential financial solutions.

Feb 25 • 14:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dozens of schools may disappear from the map of Poland. Final decisions will be made soon

Poland faces potential school closures due to a demographic crisis affecting local education budgets and drawing protests from parents and teachers.

Feb 25 • 10:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After Multi-Property Regulation, Treatment for the Educational Challenge

The article discusses the need for President Lee Jae-myung to address the educational crisis in South Korea following his firm stance on real estate policy reforms.

Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Student loan crisis in England and Wales is a scam on graduates, say angry MPs

Labour MPs in the UK have condemned the student loan system as a scam, urging for changes due to the rising debt burden on graduates.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Why School Fees Shouldn't Be a National Crisis

The article discusses the recurring issue of school fee payment crises in Uganda, highlighting the struggles of parents and schools in managing their financial dynamics.

Feb 24 • 07:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Children of Gaza are living in difficult conditions and a harsh reality

Children in Gaza are enduring dire humanitarian conditions due to the Israeli war, suffering from the collapse of health, water, and education systems.

Feb 23 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso will appear in the Assembly on March 5 to explain the controversial dismissal of her Education Minister

Isabel Díaz Ayuso will testify on March 5 regarding the controversial dismissal of her Education Minister amid a crisis related to external influence in education policy.

Feb 23 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KUNO TAMMEARU: The study of civil protection must be taken to a higher education level

Kuno Tammearu emphasizes the need for higher education in civil protection to enhance crisis resilience in today’s complex global security situation.

Feb 23 • 13:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Stolen Childhood: Gaza's Children Chase Trucks Loaded with Rubble to Support Their Families

Children in Gaza are risking their lives by pursuing trucks loaded with rubble to help support their families amidst the ongoing crisis.

Feb 23 • 09:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vice-rector of UFSC resigns, cites political violence against women, attacks, and budget crisis

Joana Célia dos Passos has resigned as vice-rector of the Federal University of Santa Catarina, citing political violence, budget crises, and management issues.

Feb 19 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso returns to the Assembly amid her biggest internal crisis

Isabel Díaz Ayuso faces significant turmoil within her government following the dismissal of her Education minister and revelations of external influences managing education affairs in Madrid.

Feb 19 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The crisis with the 'fanatic' Algarra and his 'clan' blocks Ayuso's University Law: 'They have a blood agreement, when the whistle blows, they all obey'

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government faces a significant political crisis due to the fallout from the dismissal of her Education advisor, which is exacerbated by tensions among party members and external influences.

Feb 18 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The hard wing of the PP against 'the pocholos': this is how the first major crisis of Ayuso's government exploded

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government faces a significant internal crisis due to a clash between two factions, with the unexpected resignation of three Popular Party deputies.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Educational crisis in Texas: the list of 12 Houston schools that would close due to lack of students and funds

In Houston, Texas, authorities are planning to close 12 schools this year due to dwindling student enrollment and funding issues.

Feb 18 • 01:24 UTC

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