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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Communities in Lääneranna municipality seek changes in the school system

Communities in Lääneranna municipality are requesting changes to the local school network, prompted by a new municipal government planning to reverse previous educational reforms.

Feb 27 • 19:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

2026 Elections: The Texas Democrat as Young as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Running for Senate

James Talarico, a 36-year-old Texas Democrat, is running for the Senate in the 2026 elections, proposing reforms including strengthening democracy and improving public education.

Feb 27 • 15:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lääneranna's new local government plans to reverse school reform

Lääneranna's new local government is planning to reverse previous school reforms based on community demands.

Feb 27 • 15:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Idris invests N3bn in textbooks, rebuilds 500 schools

Governor Nasir Idris has invested N3 billion in education reforms in Kebbi State, targeting the improvement of 학교 infrastructure and resources.

Feb 27 • 01:05 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Protests in Jēkabpils Municipality Against School Network Reform; 18 Teachers May Lose Their Jobs

Residents of Jēkabpils protested against school network reforms that could lead to job losses for teachers due to a decrease in student numbers.

Feb 26 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Psychologist breaks down SEND White Paper and what it will mean for parents

A psychologist analyzes the government’s new SEND White Paper, which proposes substantial reforms affecting special education needs and disabilities in England.

Feb 26 • 12:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Changes in Jēkabpils Municipality's Education Network

Jēkabpils Municipality approved changes to its education network after protests from school representatives.

Feb 26 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Student and pupil rally in the center of Athens for the Tempi tragedy – Traffic regulations

Students and pupils are holding a rally in Athens to mark the third anniversary of the Tempi tragedy, demanding justice and safe transportation.

Feb 26 • 10:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Starmer hints at changing student loans system

Sir Keir Starmer indicated that the UK government is considering reforms to the student loans system to make it fairer.

Feb 25 • 14:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Six schools in Bauska region could be reformed

The Bauska region is considering reforms involving six schools, with local opinions expressing concern over student safety and educational resources.

Feb 25 • 14:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

COEASU demands insider to lead colleges commission

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union is advocating for an internal candidate to be appointed as the next Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education to ensure continuity and stability in leadership during ongoing reforms.

Feb 25 • 10:57 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
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

A stormy debate on the KRS and PIP is coming. Where to watch the session of the Sejm?

Polish lawmakers are convening for the 51st session of the Sejm, discussing critical legislative changes including management of data and legal education reforms.

Feb 25 • 04:15 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government still ‘discussing’ whether or not to abolish trustees

Doug Ford is still considering the elimination of elected trustees in Ontario's school boards amid ongoing reforms.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Shake-up of support for children with special needs and disabilities unveiled

The UK government has announced significant reforms to the support system for children with special educational needs and disabilities, affecting how many receive personalized education plans starting in 2030.

Feb 23 • 15:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Expensive Driver's License: Getting a Driver's License? "I would also wait for a while"

Driving instructors in Germany express uncertainty as potential reforms might lead to lower costs for acquiring a driver's license, causing a wait-and-see attitude among new students.

Feb 23 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

SEND reforms sound positive - but I fear they will do more harm for children like mine

A mother expresses concern that proposed SEND reforms may ultimately undermine support for children with special educational needs.

Feb 23 • 12:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

What you need to know about changes coming to UK schools under SEND reforms

The UK government is implementing a significant overhaul of the special educational needs (SEND) system, set to begin in September 2029, with a focus on inclusivity and reduced wait times for support.

Feb 23 • 12:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in California: Newsom proposes to improve state education with a budget change for 2026

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a proposal for significant educational reforms in the state's 2026-27 budget.

Feb 23 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

About 270,000 fewer children in England to get EHCPs under Send overhaul

A significant reduction in the provision of education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England is set to be implemented following recent government reforms.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Here is Tesfaye's to-do list: Epx, physical intervention, and grading scale

Denmark's Education Minister Mattias Tesfaye has a pressing agenda despite the political lull, focusing on reforms and upcoming proposals.

Feb 23 • 05:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Obasanjo urges NOUN to restore law programme, embrace reforms

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the National Open University of Nigeria to restore its law program and embrace reforms to enhance academic innovation and student enrollment.

Feb 22 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Key update on Plan B student loans as minister 'sees issue'

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has acknowledged the widespread concerns about Plan B student loans and indicated a willingness to review the system without committing to specific reforms.

Feb 22 • 11:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Sweeping school reforms to be unveiled - but one mum says it's 'just what I was fearing'

The UK government is set to unveil sweeping education reforms aimed at reducing the disadvantage gap among schoolchildren, but some parents express concern about the potential impacts on their children.

Feb 21 • 15:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back government’s Send reforms in open letter

Five former UK education secretaries have urged Labour MPs to support government reforms aimed at improving the special education system in English schools.

Feb 20 • 18:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Restrictions on Distance Learning for First Six Grades Starting from the 2027/2028 Academic Year

Latvia's parliament has enacted significant restrictions on distance education for students in grades 1 to 6, effective from the 2027/2028 school year.

Feb 19 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Riigikogu did not express distrust towards Minister of Education Kristina Kallas

The Riigikogu voted against a motion of distrust in Education Minister Kristina Kallas, despite criticisms regarding her management of several simultaneous educational reforms.

Feb 19 • 04:48 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kogi poly rector urges staff to back reforms

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic has called on staff to support ongoing reforms to enhance the institution's performance and productivity.

Feb 18 • 09:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Education comments on the audit conducted by the State Audit Office

The Latvian Ministry of Education responds to a State Audit Office audit regarding inequalities in primary education, emphasizing both the need for reforms and that some conclusions are outdated.

Feb 18 • 07:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Barbara Nowacka: I regret that health education is not a compulsory subject

Barbara Nowacka discusses the need for compulsory health education in Poland's school curriculum amid recent educational reforms.

Feb 18 • 03:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Changes to the preschool system will not solve the pressing issues

The article argues that recent changes to the Icelandic preschool system may not adequately address the significant problems faced by it.

Feb 17 • 21:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

"Digital Barrier" for Children? The Head of the Ministry of Education Reveals the Scale of the Problem

Barbara Nowacka reported that approximately 1.5 million children aged 7-13 use applications that contain inappropriate content affecting their development, sparking a call for educational and legal reforms in Poland.

Feb 17 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso dismisses her first advisor since she assumed the presidency: she replaces Emilio Viciana due to the impasse with universities

Isabel Díaz Ayuso has dismissed Emilio Viciana as the Minister of Education in an attempt to advance reforms in Madrid's higher education system, replacing him with Mercedes Zarzalejo.

Feb 16 • 18:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Ministry of Education Consolidates and Seeks Leaders

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research is restructuring its operations amidst significant education reforms, including a reduction in the number of leaders.

Feb 15 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PL Wants Paulo Guedes as Economic Guru for Flávio Bolsonaro

The PL party intends to suggest that Flávio Bolsonaro appoint Paulo Guedes as his economic advisor, reflecting on Guedes' previous tenure as Minister of Economy under Bolsonaro's father.

Feb 15 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Reform of the Cootad Could Affect 27,000 Students and 1,400 Teachers in Quito, According to Parents

Parents in Quito are concerned that proposed reforms to the Cootad law may negatively impact thousands of students and teachers in municipal schools.

Feb 14 • 21:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The campaign for No? A carousel of fake news that confuses citizens

The Italian Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara, expresses concern about the spread of misinformation regarding legal reforms in Italy and its impact on public understanding.

Feb 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kallas: initiated reforms will reduce educational inequality

Kristina Kallas believes that extending compulsory education and transitioning to Estonian-language instruction will help reduce educational inequality in Estonia.

Feb 13 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kallas sees ongoing reforms as a solution to the fundamental shortcomings of the education system

Education Minister Kristina Kallas believes that ongoing reforms can address key issues identified in the human development report, particularly in relation to educational inequality.

Feb 13 • 13:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Education in digital security, use of radio spectrum, and reforms to the COIP and Traffic Law, the points of the Law for the Strengthening of Cybersecurity

The National Assembly of Ecuador approved a law aimed at strengthening cybersecurity, which includes significant reforms to several existing laws and emphasizes digital education and user responsibility.

Feb 13 • 13:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

We will not abolish inclusion, we may postpone the reform of education, Plaga admits

Czech Minister of Education, Plaga, indicates that while the inclusion policy will remain, upcoming educational reforms may be delayed.

Feb 13 • 09:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The transition to teaching in the state language initially affects the performance of minority students; later it balances out

A recent survey reveals that around one-fifth of minority students in Latvia struggle to understand teachers speaking in Latvian, although improvements are expected over time as language skills develop.

Feb 13 • 04:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Driving License: The Practical Test Must Be Made More Difficult

The practical driving test should be made more difficult to balance the proposed simplifications in driving school training.

Feb 12 • 14:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Student in School Ranks is a Problem, Concerns Also About E-Applications. Over a Thousand Directors Urge Minister Drucker for Changes in Education Reform

Over a thousand school leaders in Slovakia have raised concerns regarding recently approved education reforms, citing ambiguity, risks to children's rights, and a lack of dialogue with the Ministry of Education.

Feb 12 • 13:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Report: Estonian Schools and Teachers Overwhelmed by Reforms Without Reducing Burden

A new report highlights that Estonian schools and teachers are inundated with reforms without any reduction in their existing workload.

Feb 12 • 09:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Eneli Kindsiko: Cracks in the Success Story of Estonian Education

Eneli Kindsiko discusses the challenges and underutilization of knowledge in the Estonian education system, emphasizing the need for reform to foster a healthy developmental environment.

Feb 12 • 06:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Plaga Wants to Postpone the Reform of Education in Elementary Schools

Czech Minister Plaga is seeking to delay the planned reforms in elementary school education due to unspecified obstacles.

Feb 11 • 05:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

National Diploma: Reduction of curriculum and new evaluation system – What the Ministry of Education proposes

The Greek Minister of Education outlined proposed reforms to the secondary education system, aiming to establish a more equitable and effective National Diploma through a dialogue on the current challenges faced in high schools.

Feb 10 • 16:25 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ombudsman: Latvia has a fragmented approach to investigating cases of violence; the law needs to change

The Latvian Ombudsman has highlighted a fragmented approach to investigating violence cases in the country, stressing the need for legal reforms to ensure better protection of children's rights.

Feb 10 • 08:46 UTC

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