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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Clear Actions for a Clear River

The article discusses a local school project aimed at improving water quality in the Anyang-cheon river, where students actively participate in environmental conservation activities.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Now AI will evaluate counselors, CBSE has started a new examination system

The CBSE has launched an initiative to utilize AI for the online assessment of school counselors and wellness teachers to improve the quality and effectiveness of counseling in schools.

Mar 21 • 10:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Trade unions raise demands to the ministry: seeking essential changes in the education system

Trade unions in Lithuania are calling for urgent reforms in the education sector, highlighting issues such as teacher safety and the declining quality of education.

Mar 19 • 07:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Kalvāns: When schools receive the requested freedom, certain 'peculiarities' appear

Rūdolfs Kalvāns highlights that school leadership struggles with autonomy and freedom, impacting educational quality as per the State Audit Office’s report.

Mar 18 • 14:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Under the microscope: how the unprecedented plan to audit the quality of the institutes where teachers are trained is going to work

Argentina's national government has initiated a first-ever plan to evaluate teacher training institutes in collaboration with provincial authorities.

Mar 18 • 13:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 10:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PODCAST: EU funding and education quality: how to more effectively strengthen the development of schools in Latvia?

Latvia is set to receive 320 million euros in EU funding for general education development from 2021 to 2027, raising concerns about bureaucratic challenges in implementing this funding effectively in schools.

Mar 17 • 14:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Another School in the Capital Will Become More Modern: Architectural Competition for Reconstruction Announced

Vilnius aims to modernize schools, ensuring quality learning environments close to home by renovating existing institutions like Medeinos Primary School.

Mar 17 • 07:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

According to the rector of the International University of Valencia, "we need to return to the humanities"

Eva María Giner, the rector of the International University of Valencia, emphasizes the importance of humanities education and discusses the integration of responsible AI use and quality teaching in universities.

Mar 13 • 16:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Janusz Wróbel: Pruszcz Gdański - Increasing Quality of Life

The mayor of Pruszcz Gdański, Janusz Wróbel, discusses city improvements aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents through investment in education, culture, and green spaces.

Mar 13 • 16:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

President: Lifelong Learning Opportunities Are Important for Society

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs emphasizes the importance of strengthening lifelong learning opportunities for seniors to enhance their quality of life and community engagement.

Mar 13 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother demands assistant for student in municipal school in Cantá: 'Affects the quality of education'

A mother has raised concerns about the lack of a teaching assistant at a municipal school in Cantá, impacting the quality of education for young students.

Mar 13 • 12:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Schools Use Old Textbooks. The State Has Lost Control Over Them

Schools in Czechia are using outdated textbooks due to the lack of quality standards set by the state, leading to concerns about the relevance of the educational materials.

Mar 13 • 06:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Quality Physics Teaching Videos Recognized Worldwide Are Now Available for Latvian Students

World-renowned quality physics teaching videos are now accessible to students in Latvia, complete with Latvian subtitles and explanations to enhance understanding.

Mar 13 • 02:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Prague is the 13th best city in the world for raising children

Prague has been ranked as the 13th best city worldwide for raising children according to a recent study.

Mar 11 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

An hour of tutoring costs an average of 500 crowns. Where to find quality teachers and tutors

The article discusses the average cost of tutoring in Czechia and provides guidance on finding quality educators.

Mar 11 • 08:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somaliland Signs Contract to Electrify Schools Nationwide

Somaliland has signed a contract to electrify schools across several regions with the support of the World Bank to improve educational access and quality.

Mar 11 • 05:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How do we assess Polish schools? Results of the latest survey

A recent survey reveals significant concerns about the instability of the curriculum in Polish schools and the quality of education among the public.

Mar 10 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends the installation of a meter to assess the quality of the internet in schools in Açailândia, MA

The MPF has urged the local government of Açailândia to install a software tool designed to assess internet quality in public schools.

Mar 6 • 14:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT identified corruption risks in the driver vocational training system

Corruption risks have been identified in Lithuania's driver vocational training system, potentially undermining the quality of training and public interest.

Mar 5 • 07:56 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

How good jobs candidates get internationally is the best signal of the quality of doctoral education

The article discusses the necessity of evaluating doctoral education in Norway with a broader international perspective, rather than focusing solely on immediate job relevance within Norway.

Mar 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG’s new initiative will tackle education challenges – UBEC

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the HOPE for Quality Basic Education initiative to address education challenges, including the issue of over 10 million out-of-school children.

Mar 3 • 18:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Heili Griffith: Every young person deserves good hobby education and youth work

Heili Griffith emphasizes the importance of quality hobby education and youth work, noting that despite growing participation in these areas, environments for youth are decreasing.

Mar 3 • 07:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School lunch arrives late and with insufficient stock in state schools of Manaus

In Manaus, state schools are facing delays in the delivery of school lunches and insufficient supplies, raising concerns about the quality of meals for students.

Mar 2 • 22:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo unveils agenda, seeks support

Iyabo Obasanjo has launched her campaign for the governorship of Ogun State in 2027, emphasizing women's empowerment, infrastructure development, and quality education.

Mar 2 • 17:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Open University: ESF funding for modernization of quality and service development

The Hellenic Open University has received €520,000 in funding to enhance its quality assurance and service development capabilities, as part of a broader initiative involving 20 universities in Greece.

Feb 27 • 12:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The contractor is said to have failed the test

A contractor involved with the construction at Ölduselsskóli has been dismissed due to failure to meet quality requirements, resulting in a disrupted school day.

Feb 27 • 10:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

Educational Counseling / We banned our daughter from attending a conservatory, as it is not a quality education. Now she is apathetic. How can we motivate her to be interested in the world?

A concerned parent seeks advice on how to motivate their apathetic 15-year-old daughter, who shows talent in music but is discouraged from pursuing it academically.

Feb 27 • 09:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why Brazilians are choosing UNISUD in Paraguay over universities in Brazil?

Brazilians are increasingly enrolling at UNISUD in Paraguay due to concerns about medical education quality and high tuition costs in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 20:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why Brazilians are switching from universities in Brazil to UNISUD in Paraguay?

Brazilians are increasingly choosing to study at UNISUD in Paraguay due to concerns over the quality of medical education in Brazil and the high costs of local tuition fees.

Feb 26 • 20:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Partially changing plans for the reorganization of the music and art school after parents' protests in Limbažu district

Parents are protesting against the reorganization of music and art schools in Limbažu district, which they believe will negatively impact the quality of education.

Feb 26 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Boa Vista improves the nutritional quality of school meals

The municipal school meal program in Boa Vista, Brazil, has been revamped to include more variety and nutritional options for students in 2026.

Feb 26 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taubaté City Hall calls for 25 new teachers approved in the recruitment process

Taubaté City Hall has called for 25 newly approved teachers to join the municipal education system, ensuring the continuity and quality of education.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Billions to vocational schools without requirements on teaching volume

Swedish vocational schools are receiving billions in funding without any stipulations on the volume of teacher-led instruction, raising concerns about the quality of education.

Feb 26 • 05:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Karin Väli: the old education system is tiring, the new is still taking shape

Karin Väli discusses the necessity for a reformed education system in Estonia that focuses on deeper learning and creativity instead of mere structured routines.

Feb 25 • 12:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

State School Inspection / The Quality of Teaching is Declining; Pressure on Performance and Testing Prevalent. It Seems that the Only Goal of Schools is Entrance Exams and Competitions

A report by the Slovak State Inspection highlights that the quality of teaching in schools is decreasing, focusing heavily on testing, which hinders the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children.

Feb 25 • 12:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lithuanian School Changes Its Approach to Montessori in Europe

A Lithuanian school is adopting a new perspective on Montessori education in response to discussions about quality education for all children.

Feb 24 • 06:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for Medicine leads Brazilians to UNISUD

A rising interest in medical education abroad, particularly at UNISUD, is spurred by concerns over the quality and cost of medical training in Brazil.

Feb 23 • 20:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: The first figures from high school applications - another round of the battle for quality education

Over 155,000 candidates have applied for high schools in Czechia this year, but available spots are significantly lower than demand.

Feb 23 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Many students who learn little

Despite significant increases in education access in Brazil since the late 20th century, the quality of student learning has not improved proportionately, leading to ongoing concerns about educational outcomes.

Feb 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Child of foreigners

The article discusses the importance of quality education for children of immigrants to facilitate their integration into society.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Merging Several Schools in the Ogre Region

The Ogre municipality is set to merge three schools into a new educational institution named Madliena Regional Secondary School to ensure sustainable and quality education.

Feb 20 • 12:19 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Minister promises to amend existing education standards and create new ones after State Audit Office review

Latvian Minister of Education has committed to reforming education standards following concerns raised by the State Audit Office about the quality oversight in schools.

Feb 19 • 13:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The center of the debate is not a position, it is the educational system

The current discourse surrounding educational issues in Mexico highlights the need to focus on the state's capability to provide quality education rather than political positions.

Feb 19 • 12:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kyung Hee Cyber University Obtains 'AA Grade' in Content Quality Certification by the Korean U-Learning Association

Kyung Hee Cyber University achieved an 'AA grade' in content quality certification for six new courses developed for the 2025 academic year as evaluated by the Korean U-Learning Association.

Feb 19 • 01:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Medical Community Calls for a Reduction in Medical School Admissions While the Government States There Will Be No Adjustments

The medical community in South Korea is pushing for a reduction in the number of medical school admissions, despite a planned increase, citing concerns over the quality of education, while the government has firmly stated that no adjustments will be made to the admissions numbers.

Feb 18 • 11:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Vilnius College - Part of the HEROES Alliance: A Path to Strengthening Internationalization and Quality

Vilnius College is part of the HEROES Alliance, which focuses on enhancing internationalization and the quality of higher education in Europe.

Feb 18 • 07:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Children in Latvia Are Not Provided with Equal Quality Basic Education, Concludes the State Audit Office

A state audit in Latvia has concluded that children do not receive equal quality in basic education, despite a unified standard and accredited schools, due to significant discrepancies in teaching approaches and resources.

Feb 18 • 05:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

State Audit: In Latvia, Equal Quality of Primary Education is Not Ensured

The Latvian State Audit Office has highlighted significant disparities in the quality of primary education across schools, despite a unified educational standard.

Feb 18 • 02:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parents complain of leaks, mold, and dirty pool at municipal school in Ribeirão Preto, SP

Parents of students at a municipal school in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, report severe infrastructure issues including leaks, mold, and poor food quality.

Feb 17 • 14:02 UTC

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