The Ministry of Education wants to allow people to register two native languages in the population register
The Estonian Ministry of Education is proposing to allow individuals to register two native languages and specify their nationality in the population register.
Dream of becoming a teacher made easier, 22 students will get admission
The number of seats for the four-year integrated B.Ed. course has dramatically increased, providing significant opportunities for students seeking admission.
Ministry's plan: it will be possible to mark two native languages in the population register
The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes to allow individuals to register two native languages and self-identify their ethnicity in the national population register.
The Ministry's Plan: The Population Register Will Allow Two Mother Tongues to Be Recorded
The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes allowing individuals to record two native languages in the population register as part of an effort to recognize the increasing number of bilingual families.
Criticism against abolishing introductory training for driving practice
Critics are voicing concerns over the Swedish government's plan to eliminate the mandatory introductory course for private driving instructors, arguing it undermines driver preparation.
Letter to the Editor. One does not need to be able to read to get the highest grades
A student expresses concern over a policy allowing audio assistance in national Swedish tests, arguing it undermines the importance of reading skills.
Vocational education must be conducted in the Lithuanian language
The Lithuanian Seimas has passed amendments to the Vocational Training Law, mandating that vocational education be conducted in the Lithuanian language.
Javier Curcio: "This Government bets on human capital, but underfunds education and universities"
Economist Javier Curcio critiques the Argentine government's underfunding of education while proclaiming a commitment to human capital development.
Abolish the 4th grade due to lack of space and gender imbalance
A school in Hafnarfjรถrรฐur, Iceland, has decided to eliminate its 4th-grade class due to space constraints and a significant gender imbalance.
Higher School of Performing Arts: The main changes and reactions to the new bill
The Greek parliament is set to vote on a bill establishing a Higher School of Performing Arts, aiming to fill the absence of university education in theater, dance, and music in Greece, despite facing criticism from some sectors of the artistic community.
No phone policy in schools in France: What are the benefits ?
The article discusses the advantages of France's policy banning phones in schools.
KrF leader: - Only love for Ap-Jonas (for his new school policy)
KrF leader Dag-Inge Ulstein openly praised Labour Party leader Jonas Gahr Stรธre for his new school policy while demonstrating support by releasing a heart-shaped balloon at Youngstorget.
When Fear Overrode Freedom
The prolonged school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic had irreversible consequences in Argentina, prompting a reflection on how fear influenced government policies.
HENDRIK AGUR โฉ Transition to Estonian-language education dismantles parallel worlds
The transition to Estonian-language education signifies not just an educational reform but a decision about the future identity of Estonia.
Estonian 16-year-olds are ready to make difficult decisions
A recent study reveals that Estonian 16-year-olds feel prepared to make challenging choices, yet national age limits restrict their opportunities.
Kene Vernik: Starting School Too Early Makes Children Sick
Sleep counselor Kene Vernik discusses the negative health implications of early school start times for teenagers.
Organizing Issues of Foreign Employment: Strengthening Measures Against Malicious Businesses and Promoting Japanese Language Education
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is addressing foreign employment issues, focusing on stricter measures against unscrupulous employers and the promotion of Japanese language education.
Post-Infectious Decade: How Bรคr's Ministry Slowed Long Covid Research
Documents suggest that the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, led by Dorothee Bรคr, has been obstructing funding initiatives for Long Covid research despite publicly promoting a substantial investment of half a billion euros.
The Parliament approved the proposal to conduct vocational training only in the Lithuanian language
The Lithuanian Parliament has passed a law requiring that vocational training programs be conducted exclusively in the Lithuanian language, with exceptions for foreign students.
AI arrived at school before educational policy
The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on education, highlighting that its integration into classrooms has occurred more due to grassroots adoption by students and teachers than through educational policy changes.
Five years ago, the absenteeism was sky-high. This is how the school got the students back.
Norwegian schools have made efforts to reduce student absenteeism, which significantly increased over the past five years.
University backs FGโs plan on admission autonomy
Topfaith University supports Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Education's decision to grant universities the autonomy to select their admission candidates.
The Minister of Education has launched an investigation into home education
The Finnish Minister of Education, Anders Adlercreutz, has initiated a review of the current state of home education in Finland, focusing on its regulation and equality concerns.
Canadian Medical Association seeking to intervene on Saskatchewan pronoun case
The Canadian Medical Association is seeking to intervene in a significant legal case regarding parental consent for students changing their names or pronouns in Saskatchewan schools.
The School System Resembles the Wild West
An article discusses how the Icelandic school system has chaotic and unpredictable elements reminiscent of the Wild West.
The school system sometimes resembles the Wild West
The article critiques the Icelandic school system, likening it to the chaotic nature of the Wild West.
Raminta Popoviene says that about 80% of the country's schools have already prepared rules for using phones
Lithuaniaโs Education Minister Raminta Popovienฤ reports that around 80% of schools in the country have developed regulations regarding mobile phone usage.
Minister's Press Conference Canceled Unexpectedly at the Last Minute
The planned press conference by Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz was unexpectedly canceled due to technical issues with the law's wording.
The Ministry of Education is requested to approve recommendations for the admission of foreign students to studies in Lithuania
A Lithuanian politician emphasizes the need for stricter regulations on foreign students working while studying, leading to recommendations for quality assurance in admission processes.
The Vilnius City Council will decide on strengthening the Lithuanian language in three national minority schools
The Vilnius City Council is set to discuss measures aimed at enhancing the Lithuanian language instruction in several national minority schools.
'University Implements Public Policy': UFRGS Dean Highlighted in Forbes List Says Public Universities Are Under Global Attack
Mรกrcia Cristina Bernardes Barbosa, the dean of UFRGS, warns that public and community universities worldwide are facing a coordinated effort to discredit them, despite their key role in implementing public policies.
Ivo Visak: the after-school program does not solve the issues of artificial intelligence and education
Ivo Visak argues that after-school programs are not the solution to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence in education and emphasizes the need for a structured approach to technology in schools.
Teaching Card, expanded audience for temporary teachers and more possible expenses. The news of 2026
The new resources of the Teaching Card will now include temporary teachers, providing them with a contribution of 383 euros for educational expenses starting from March 9.
Reducing ratios is not only useless, it is the wrong path
The article critiques the government's proposal to reduce teacher-student ratios as ineffective and misleading, stating it diverts attention from more substantial reforms needed in education.
Plaga is building a new team. It is supposed to push forward the reform of Czech education
Czech Education Minister Plaga is in the process of assembling a new team aimed at implementing significant reforms in the Czech education system.
Court condemns school in Cuiabรก for irregular offer of EJA and EaD courses and 'sale' of diplomas
The Court of Mato Grosso has ruled against the Centro Educacional Cuiabรก (CEDUC) for illegally offering educational courses and selling diplomas.
Gyeonggi Education Office Abandoning Teachers Just Because the Superintendent Changed [Why?]
The article discusses the unfair treatment of temporary teacher-librarians in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, who were abruptly deemed unqualified after a change in educational policy.
'I, student, declare that I used AI': see what universities allow and prohibit in works and research
Brazilian universities are adapting rules regarding the use of AI tools by students, acknowledging they cannot entirely prohibit their use.
Katharina Greve: Education in Crisis
The article discusses the current challenges faced by the education system in Germany.
[Q&A] Are the Educational Conditions Sufficient for Regional National Universities That Secured Half of the Increased Medical Students?
The South Korean government has increased medical school quotas in non-Seoul regions, with half allocated to regional national universities, aiming to enhance local healthcare networks.
Pรฉ-de-Meia works, but it is not enough
The Pรฉ-de-Meia program in Brazil shows partial success in reducing school dropout rates among low-income students, but further adjustments are needed for better outcomes.
R. Popovienฤ: the current scholarship system for young teachers is ineffective, so we will change it
Lithuanian Education Minister R. Popovienฤ announced plans to adjust the scholarship system for teaching students, aiming to better support young educators entering the workforce.
Koskela reveals: This was the last straw
Left Alliance leader Minja Koskela explains the party's withdrawal from the debt brake agreement, citing concerns about a proposed adjustment that threatens social services and education.
Phillipson accuses lawyers of exploiting parents of children with special needs
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has accused lawyers of exploiting parents of children with special needs amid criticism of policy changes aimed at reforming the special educational needs system in the UK.
South Africa: No, South African Government Not Removing English From Public Schools
Rumors suggesting that the South African government plans to remove English as a language of instruction in public schools are unfounded and stem from misunderstandings regarding new educational policies.
Middle School: Needs Groups in French and Mathematics Will Become Optional Starting September 2026
The French government has announced that needs-based groups in French and mathematics for middle school students will become optional starting in September 2026, reversing a previous mandate that grouped students by ability.
Government allocates half of the increase in medical school quota for next year to regional national universities
The Korean government plans to allocate half of the increased quota of 490 medical school places for next year to regional national universities, with significant increases in institutions like Kangwon National University and Chungbuk National University.
Democrat state lawmaker debates former NCAA volleyball player who forfeited to SJSU team with trans athlete
Arizona state senator Catherine Miranda debated former NCAA volleyball player Kaylie Ray during a Senate Education committee hearing focused on a bill protecting women's sports from trans athletes.
The Ministry would end religious education, replacing it with a common subject for all - this is the opinion of the parties
A proposal is being considered in Finland to replace separate religious education with a unified worldview subject for all students as a response to declining enrollment.
Big Change in Religious Education?
A proposal for a significant overhaul of religious education in Finland suggests merging various religious teachings into a single subject in response to equality issues and cost management.