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🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Grindvíkingar hire a principal to manage a merged preschool and elementary school

Grindvíkingar have appointed a new principal to oversee a newly merged preschool and elementary school.

Feb 26 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Lyrical Goes to School!

A new educational program called 'The Lyrical Goes to School!' has been launched by the Greek National Opera aimed at introducing elementary school students in the Attica region to the world of opera.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Solar Power on School Rooftops...77% of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools to be Installed by 2030

The South Korean Ministry of Education aims to install solar power systems in 77% of public elementary, middle, and high schools by 2030 as part of the 'Sunshine School' project.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saresp: elementary education records in mathematics, but still hasn't recovered pre-pandemic Portuguese

São Paulo state school students achieved record performance in mathematics in the 2025 Saresp results, but Portuguese proficiency has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Feb 25 • 19:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Child Dropped Their Hat into the Paint at School – Family Compensated 12.95 Euros

A child at Pasilan elementary school in Helsinki accidentally dropped their hat into wet paint during recess, leading to a small compensation of 12.95 euros from the city after the incident was deemed its responsibility.

Feb 25 • 09:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

All-day care for elementary school students: Tens of thousands of places are missing

In West Germany, tens of thousands of all-day care spots for elementary school students are lacking ahead of a legal requirement due to take effect in 2024.

Feb 25 • 07:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trans kindergarten teacher identifying as ‘wolf’ fired after parents raise complaints

A transgender substitute teacher at a North Carolina elementary school was fired after parents raised concerns about provocative clothing and a 'wolf' persona around students.

Feb 24 • 20:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Instead of students, eighty officials. The Plzeň Doubravka made a town hall out of an elementary school

An elementary school in Plzeň's Doubravka has repurposed its facilities to accommodate a significant number of officials instead of students.

Feb 24 • 13:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Elementary School Diploma at 89... 'Studying Was So Fun'

An 89-year-old grandmother graduated from a lifelong learning school in South Korea, fulfilling her dream of being a student after missing out on education in her youth due to poverty and historical circumstances.

Feb 24 • 10:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vilnius has prepared a plan to strengthen Lithuanian language education for national minorities, with a focus on elementary students

Vilnius is implementing a plan aimed at enhancing the Lithuanian language education for national minorities, prioritizing primary school students.

Feb 24 • 09:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Space Boy Scouts’ Girl Dreams of a Sustainable Future in the Church

A girl, inspired by her involvement in the 'Space Boy Scouts', becomes an elementary school teacher dedicated to fostering a sustainable future through environmental education.

Feb 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dispute in Baierbrunn: Who is to blame for the standstill at the school?

A community council in Baierbrunn is alarmed over delays in the construction of a new elementary school due to bureaucratic setbacks with necessary approvals.

Feb 22 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Midwest MG deviates from and falls short of the schooling target of elementary education met in 2022 and 2023, says IBGE

In 2024, the Midwest region of Minas Gerais slightly deviated from the schooling target for elementary education, having previously met the goal in 2022 and 2023.

Feb 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With literacy below the target, Campinas announces a package to reinforce municipal education

Campinas, Brazil, is implementing a series of measures to enhance municipal education due to low literacy rates among elementary school students.

Feb 20 • 18:33 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Police sprayed tear gas at elementary school in Tira during school hours

Police used tear gas near an elementary school in Tira, Israel, during school hours, causing chaos and distress among students.

Feb 16 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The unique... multiple book

A recent report reveals that there is an average of only 1.24 textbooks available per subject for Greek elementary, middle, and high school students, highlighting significant disparities in educational resources.

Feb 15 • 06:31 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Coming home’: New Halifax school set to welcome students after years of delays

A new elementary school in north-end Halifax is ready to open after years of delays, providing a fully accessible learning environment for students.

Feb 13 • 21:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Over 70% of High School Students Have Vision Below 1.0, a Record High; Increasing Trend Among Elementary and Junior High School Students

More than 70% of high school students in Japan have insufficient vision, marking a record high, with a similar trend observed among younger students.

Feb 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta to invest $143M in more classroom support for K-6 schools

Alberta's government is allocating $143 million to form 476 new 'complexity teams' in elementary schools to provide tailored in-class support.

Feb 12 • 20:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Patras: Shocking allegations of slaps on a 9-year-old with autism in a Special School - The teacher 'was disturbed by the noise'

Serious allegations of violence against a 9-year-old autistic student at a Special Elementary School in Patras are under investigation by authorities, after the child's mother reported repeated slaps from a teacher.

Feb 12 • 18:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Palaio Faliro: Ceiling Falls in Elementary School

A section of the ceiling collapsed in the restrooms of the 1st Elementary School of Palaio Faliro during classes, yet no injuries were reported.

Feb 12 • 15:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Elementary School Teacher Insulted Children and Investigated Them in the Office, According to Mothers of Three Students. He Sees It as Revenge

A teacher in Bratislava is accused of bullying students and intimidating their families, leading some parents to transfer their children to other schools.

Feb 12 • 08:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Education Awards of South Iceland Presented in Hella

The Education Awards of South Iceland were awarded to Hella Elementary School in a ceremony where two female doctoral students also received significant research grants.

Feb 11 • 21:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

One year after the death of Sky... 'Mandatory installation of CCTV in school blind spots' passes through the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee

A legislative measure requiring the installation of CCTV in school blind spots has passed a significant step in South Korea's National Assembly, nearly a year after the murder of an elementary student.

Feb 11 • 08:44 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

USP model school reduces class hours for students due to lack of professionals

The USP School of Application has had to reduce class hours for elementary students due to a shortage of specialized professionals to assist students with disabilities.

Feb 10 • 15:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

An Act of Elementary Justice for the SNTE

The presentation of the 2026 National Demand Document by the SNTE is a significant act of justice that the Mexican state must address, stemming from a historical obligation to the education sector.

Feb 10 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Most students in special schools are at the beginning of their school life

In Brazil, more than 153,000 students are enrolled in special schools for those with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and giftedness, with over half of them in the early years of elementary education.

Feb 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Three years after the closure of an elementary school in a rural area, 410 people have left... 'The effect of regional extinction' is confirmed for the first time

A recent study indicates that closing small elementary schools in rural areas leads to significant population decreases, confirming the risk of regional extinction.

Feb 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

We need help from schools, not for teachers to require children to set up WhatsApp

A conversation with Henrieta Volf, founder of the Slovak initiative 'Wait with the smartphone', discusses how parents can withstand pressure to provide smartphones to their children before the end of elementary school.

Feb 8 • 08:42 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Physical Education Teacher Illegally Filmed Girls for Decades – New Charges Dismissed

A physical education teacher in Stockholm was caught secretly filming elementary school girls at a swimming location, leading to the discovery of extensive illegal material on his hard drives, and he was sentenced to three and a half years prison for recording over 100 girls between 2018 and 2022.

Feb 6 • 10:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

"Vika täytyy olla minussa" ("There must be something wrong with me"), Aapo thought when he was thrown to the ground – This was just the beginning

Aapo Mäkitalo recounts his experiences of bullying, beginning in elementary school and escalating to violence in middle school, which left him with lasting scars.

Feb 5 • 18:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Violence Against Female Students at an Elementary School: Teacher Sentenced to 11 Years

A 45-year-old teacher in northwestern Milan has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for abusing at least five of his female students.

Feb 5 • 16:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Elementary school teacher with OnlyFans posed as a 'grandma' on pornographic sites and was banned from teaching in the UK

A 61-year-old elementary school teacher, Lindy Corston, who ran an OnlyFans account while posing as a 'grandma' on pornographic sites, has been banned from teaching in the UK.

Feb 4 • 15:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'They bully silence': Elementary teacher takes on state union over parental rights ballot measure

A Washington state elementary school teacher is contesting the statewide teachers union's stance on parental rights ballot measures, claiming the union is influenced by activist interests.

Feb 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

One in ten Gällivare students absent for more than half the high school year

The number of elementary school students with extensive school absenteeism has increased significantly in recent years, with Gällivare among the hardest hit areas according to a report showing nearly 10% of high school students absent for more than half the time.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

Did a male junior high school student get photographed naked too? 75-year-old former cram school teacher re-arrested in Tokyo

A 75-year-old former cram school teacher, previously arrested for photographing an elementary school boy naked, has been re-arrested for allegedly photographing a male junior high school student naked as well, in violation of child pornography laws.

Feb 3 • 11:03 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Piacenza, pushes and punches the teacher in front of his daughter. "He wanted her to leave early"

A father violently assaulted his daughter's elementary school teacher in front of the child and others at the school in Piacenza after being told he could not take her home early.

Feb 3 • 10:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From 2027, the proportion of Chinese characters in schools will increase... Shall we start with the meaning of 'new student'?

Beginning in 2027, the emphasis on Chinese character education in schools will increase significantly, leading to expanded curricula for elementary and high school students.

Feb 3 • 05:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registration for the 1st electronic exam of 2026 in Amazonas opens on Thursday; learn how to participate

Registration for the first electronic exam of 2026 opens on Thursday and runs until February 10, offering 6,500 spots for elementary and high school students in Amazonas.

Feb 2 • 23:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From this year, 500,000 won after-school vouchers for 3rd graders... Ministry of Education to strengthen elementary care and education using community resources

Starting this year, all 3rd-grade elementary students in South Korea will receive an annual 500,000 won voucher for after-school programs, aiming to increase participation rates.

Feb 2 • 21:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Revolutionary idea of the Ministry of Education regarding physical education classes. Parents and students do not hide their surprise

Starting September 1, 2025, a new regulation by the Minister of Education mandates fitness testing in every class of grades I-III in elementary schools, similar to existing tests for grades IV-VIII, which has surprised both parents and students.

Feb 2 • 07:36 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Will Hjallastefnugrunnskóla in Árborg

Parents in Selfoss are showing significant interest in establishing a Hjallastefnugrunnskóla as the next elementary school in the municipality, as evidenced by a submitted petition.

Jan 31 • 14:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Principal of a Bratislava School: Ideally, Parents Shouldn't Pay, but the State Doesn't Provide Enough Funds for Textbooks, Skiing, or English

The principal of Dubová Elementary School in Bratislava discusses the inadequate state funding for public schools, forcing parents and civic associations to cover costs for textbooks, ski trips, and English programs.

Jan 16 • 15:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Parents defend paid English courses in public school as a great program, but cases of students being placed out of class have emerged

In a public elementary school in Bratislava's Old Town, parents are advocating for a paid English program amid concerns over losing it, following a state inspection ruling that the school violated free education principles.

Jan 16 • 15:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The Lyric goes to school!

The National Opera is introducing a comprehensive educational program exploring the world of opera and artistic creation for elementary schools in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Jan 16 • 12:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Reduction of Claims" or Sensible? When Written Division is Eliminated

Niedersachsen has decided to stop teaching written division in elementary schools, citing high error rates in the method, a controversial move among experts and a cause for protest among affected parents.

Jan 16 • 07:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"We have nothing to hide"

Inga Sæland, the new Minister of Education and Children's Affairs, asserts that the ministry has nothing to hide regarding the results of individual elementary schools in standardized tests.

Jan 15 • 14:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Children as Non-Swimmers: Dangerous Failure

A significant percentage of children in Germany leave elementary school unable to swim proficiently, prompting calls for action from associations and politics to address the issue, but money alone is not sufficient.

Jan 15 • 14:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Revamping of the Vukovar School of Dragutin Tadijanović Begins

The city of Vukovar is starting the reconstruction and renovation of the Dragutin Tadijanović Elementary School to enhance infrastructural and material capacities for a full-day schooling model by 2027.

Jan 14 • 13:18 UTC

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