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The increase in tuition fees at private universities in South Korea has led to the highest education inflation rate in 15 years, recorded at 2.3% for the previous year.

The article advocates for a return to backyard gardening as a means to reduce grocery bills and improve health, a practice historically common in America.

In February, Brazilian inflation rose by 0.70%, primarily influenced by significant price increases in education.

A recent Ipsos-Ipec survey indicates that the Lula administration is poorly rated in spending control and inflation management, while achieving better ratings in education.

The article discusses the importance of financial education as a means of personal empowerment amid economic uncertainty and proposes a new book on personal finance.

The IPCA-15 inflation index increased by 0.84% in February, reflecting pressures on the purchasing power of Brazilians despite rising income levels.

The Argentine government will provide an extraordinary supplementary payment for the Annual School Aid, ensuring a minimum of $85,000 for all families receiving the benefit in March 2026.

UK ministers are considering options to alleviate the financial strain of plan 2 student loans due to increased repayment pressures, with discussions about changing repayment thresholds and inflation rates.

Harvard University, along with other prestigious institutions, faces scrutiny over grade inflation as GPAs continue to rise despite stagnant test scores.

The Argentine government has introduced a new bill to modify the University Financing Law, focusing on changes to teacher salary compensation tied to inflation.

Teachers in Poland are frustrated with the proposed pay increase and are calling for a second raise amidst government budget constraints.

Retired non-university teachers in Argentina will see a 5.28% increase in their pensions for the upcoming quarter, while university professors will receive a 4.26% increase, both of which fall short of the recent inflation rates.

The news highlights various local and national issues affecting Brazil, including allegations of harassment, an increase in student intoxication cases, and a new storm front approaching the south of the country.

A Harvard University faculty committee has proposed limiting A grades to address grade inflation, suggesting a cap of 20% for each class.

Lula's government has raised the budget for the National School Feeding Program in response to a 14.35% increase in food inflation.

A new wave of acquisitions of private schools is underway in Greece, with both foreign and Greek groups showing significant interest as the market expands and tuition fees rise in line with inflation.

The São Paulo Court of Justice upheld the conviction of five individuals involved in inflating the price of a building intended for the Sorocaba Department of Education by R$ 10.3 million.

Consumer prices in Finland increased by 1.0% in January, with notable impacts from rising education, food, and tobacco service costs, while inflation shows signs of retreating after a higher increase in December.

Harvard University has decreased the number of A grades awarded by nearly seven percentage points in response to a faculty-led initiative addressing grade inflation.

Sweden plans to replace the current grading system, which has been criticized for unfairness and inflation, with a new 10-point scale that excludes a harsh failing grade, F.

In Croatia, increasing concerns about the devaluation of grades in the education system highlight that excellent results are often misleading due to a flawed assessment framework, as discussed by educators and psychologists in a recent program.

Barbara Nowacka addressed concerns about the planned salary increase for teachers in 2026, stating that she is willing to negotiate further support if inflation exceeds the expected rates.