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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Keyboard Cases Deployed in Setagaya Schools in Tokyo Have Four Incidents of Smoke

The Setagaya Ward in Tokyo reported that four incidents of smoke from keyboard cases for tablets in public elementary and junior high schools occurred this month, but no injuries were reported.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Principal Describes How the School Stabbing Unfolded

The principal of Maatulli Elementary School reports an incident involving a stabbing between two students in a violent confrontation on campus.

Mar 23 • 08:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Information Room as of March 24

The Dogok Information Culture Library is offering a parenting class aimed at parents of elementary school children, focusing on child development and parenting skills.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Calling Students Cockroaches: Teacher Disciplined for Insulting Remarks

A Nagasaki elementary school teacher has been reprimanded for repeatedly calling a student a 'cockroach' and making derogatory remarks about the child.

Mar 23 • 06:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Four-year prison sentence requested for former teacher involved in child voyeurism shared case, Nagoya District Court

A former elementary school teacher faces a four-year prison sentence for sharing voyeuristic images of underage girls in a criminal case in Nagoya.

Mar 23 • 06:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

To be happy: A book about sex and the body for elementary and junior high school students to read as manga

A series of books designed for elementary and junior high school students to learn about sex and their bodies through manga has been published in Japan.

Mar 22 • 23:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Smartphone ban in schools from September 1

Poland's Minister of Education announced a ban on smartphones in elementary schools starting September 1, 2026, aiming to improve the learning environment.

Mar 19 • 08:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

An Unchanging School, an Overly Honest Society: The Reason Why the Reformist Principal Left His Job

A prominent principal known for advocating progressive educational reforms in Tokyo public elementary schools steps down, questioning the rigidity of the educational system.

Mar 19 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Agreement with Ísaksskóli regarding preschool and elementary school in Vatnsendahvarf

The municipality of Kópavogur has reached an agreement with Ísaksskóli to establish a new preschool and elementary school in Vatnsendahvarf, with operations anticipated to begin in 2029.

Mar 18 • 15:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Students of Salas Secondary School on the mobile phone ban in elementary school: Teachers should also set an example

Students from Salas Secondary School discuss the upcoming ban on mobile phone use in schools, expressing mixed feelings about the change.

Mar 17 • 14:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

5 out of 100 elementary school students have experienced school violence

A recent survey indicated that 5% of elementary school students in South Korea reported experiencing school violence, marking the highest rate since 2018.

Mar 17 • 06:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

In Osnabrück: Boy Brings 5000 Euros to Elementary School

A seven-year-old boy thrilled his classmates by bringing 5000 euros in cash to school, leading to police involvement.

Mar 12 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

High school and EJA of Colégio João XXIII will have class at UFJF Campus; elementary remains undefined

Students from Colégio de Aplicação João XXIII's high school and Youth and Adult Education programs will resume classes at the UFJF Campus due to the closure of their original school building.

Mar 11 • 19:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

NYT: The Likely Cause of the Girls' School Attack Has Been Revealed

Preliminary investigations suggest that the United States is responsible for a deadly strike on an Iranian girls' elementary school, which has resulted in significant casualties.

Mar 11 • 18:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario elementary school teachers getting $750 spending accounts for supplies

Ontario's government is providing elementary school teachers with $750 annually for classroom supplies, accessible via a new provincial website.

Mar 11 • 15:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Beloved 75-year-old math teacher found dead inside Baltimore elementary school

Deborah Tolson, a 75-year-old math interventionist, was found deceased inside Arundel Elementary School in Baltimore, with no signs of foul play reported.

Mar 11 • 06:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sine announces hundreds of job openings in Teresina and in the interior of PI; check the opportunities

The Sine in Teresina has released numerous job opportunities for candidates with various education levels, including those with incomplete elementary education.

Mar 9 • 12:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

70% Use Fax in Schools, 90% Use Seals: Inflexible Circumstances Revealed by Ministry of Education Survey

A recent survey by Japan's Ministry of Education reveals that 71.7% of public elementary and junior high schools still use fax machines for daily operations, and 91.0% continue to use seals, indicating slow progress in digitalization efforts despite government initiatives.

Mar 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Social Democrats send billions to elementary school – but the problems are greatest among the older students

The Social Democrats in Denmark are proposing a significant investment in early education to support younger students, despite rising absenteeism and motivation issues among older students.

Mar 9 • 06:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘AI Focus Schools’ Designated for 1,141 Schools... Increasing AI Classes in Elementary, Middle, and High Schools

The South Korean government has designated 1,141 'AI Focus Schools' to enhance education in artificial intelligence across elementary, middle, and high schools.

Mar 9 • 03:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Para-rang School, Breaking Barriers in Care from Kindergarten to Primary School

In Paju, South Korea, a new integrated education model called 'Para-rang School' is uniting kindergartens and elementary schools to provide inclusive care for younger students.

Mar 9 • 01:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

New Jersey elementary school weighs renaming after President Trump

A New Jersey school district is debating the renaming of an elementary school in honor of President Trump, initiated by a school board member's proposal.

Mar 8 • 17:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Frog Pond’ Breaks Down School Walls, A Safe Fence Where the Community Raises Children Together

A revitalization initiative at Hyodong Elementary School in Suwon aims to create a community-oriented educational space, transforming previously unused classrooms into vibrant areas for children and parents.

Mar 8 • 09:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Peace Taught by Elementary School 'Storytellers' who Want to Get Along with Others

An exhibition commemorating the Great Kawasaki Air Raid began in Kawasaki City, with local elementary school students presenting what they learned about peace alongside narratives from survivors.

Mar 7 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

How many hours does a teacher have in a day? Verbal assessments mean writing 150 essays every day

The article discusses the Estonian education ministry's plan to implement verbal assessments in elementary and part of secondary education, highlighting the practical challenges this would entail for teachers.

Mar 6 • 17:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“School Bags Stained with Blood, Global Educators Outraged”

Following the bombing of an elementary school in Iran that killed at least 165 students and staff, South Korean educators denounced the attack as a war crime.

Mar 6 • 07:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Suddenly Received 'No Homeroom Teacher', No Acquaintance with a License? Teacher Shortage in Schools

A public elementary school in Hyogo Prefecture faces teacher shortages as a homeroom teacher takes sick leave due to mental health issues, leaving school administrators scrambling for replacements.

Mar 5 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Results of standardized tests published by school

The Icelandic Minister of Education announced the public release of standardized test results for elementary schools, emphasizing the importance of educational accountability.

Mar 4 • 11:44 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hungry in the Classroom: Frankfurt Plans Breakfast in All Elementary Schools

Frankfurt plans to provide free, healthy breakfasts in all kindergartens and elementary schools due to a decrease in parents sending packed lunches.

Mar 4 • 10:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In just four days, 110,000 followers... President Yoon on TikTok, elementary students request 'please postpone the start of school'

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has rapidly gained a following on TikTok, attracting 110,000 followers in four days while students express their desire for a delayed return to school.

Mar 4 • 07:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety Excludes Deoksoo Elementary School from Candidate Sites for the Construction of the Democracy Memorial Hall

The South Korean Ministry of the Interior has decided to exclude Deoksoo Elementary School from candidate sites for the Democracy Memorial Hall due to concerns over the educational environment of the students.

Mar 3 • 08:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

186 New Students Begin Their Journey at Wonchon Elementary School

186 new students officially started their journey at Wonchon Elementary School amidst excitement and nervousness during the school’s entrance ceremony.

Mar 3 • 06:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Death Toll Rises to 165 After School Collapse in Iran on First Day of Airstrikes

The death toll from the collapse of a southern Iran elementary school, caused by US and Israeli airstrikes, has risen to 165, with 96 additional injuries reported.

Mar 2 • 02:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Public Smartphones for All Staff: Reforming Work Styles in Harima Town, Hyogo

Harima Town in Hyogo Prefecture plans to distribute public smartphones to all teachers and staff in its elementary and junior high schools to enhance safety and reform work styles.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Status and progress tests for elementary school children in the coming weeks

Elementary school children in Iceland will undergo status and progress tests over the next few weeks.

Feb 27 • 21:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The number of elementary and primary school children in Grindavík could change by dozens next school year

The number of elementary and primary school children in Grindavík is expected to change significantly in the upcoming school year.

Feb 27 • 13:37 UTC
🇮🇸 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

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