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There is controversy in South Korea after reports that a new Democracy Memorial Hall may be constructed on the playground of Deoksu Elementary School in Seoul, leading to concerns about the loss of recreational space for children.

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

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.

The number of crime victims under 18 linked to social media increased by 80 to 1,566 in 2025, with elementary school victims quadrupling over the last decade.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

A house fire in Mutsuzawa, Chiba, has left three residents unaccounted for, including two elementary school students, while two others were hospitalized.

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

A driver hit the bicycles of elementary school children on a crosswalk in Kokkola, Finland, and the police are seeking witnesses to the incident.

The Japanese government has recognized the suicide of a private school teacher as a work-related accident due to excessive working hours and inadequate break times.

Prosecutors have requested a three-year prison sentence for a Tokyo elementary school teacher charged with violating child pornography laws by using a hidden camera to film under girls' skirts and possessing images of child pornography.

A school bus crash in Norwich Township, Ontario, resulted in four elementary students being hospitalized with minor injuries.

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

An elementary school student in Varkaus threatened another student with a knife during a school dispute.

A woman in Georgia is being sought by authorities for allegedly stealing a school bus from an elementary school and driving it 40 miles before abandoning it.

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.

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

A review of a new Czech comedy starring Hřebíčková, highlighting its humor reminiscent of elementary school jokes.

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

A shocking incident of violence against a 9-year-old boy with autism occurred at a special elementary school in Patras, Greece, where a teacher allegedly slapped the child for being noisy.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Shin Yu-bin has donated 50 million won to support young table tennis players' overseas training and performance improvement.

Next week, Pavel will engage in a debate with local elementary school students and the mayor of Prague.

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.

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.

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

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.

A 33-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing a woman he contacted through social media to send nude videos of her elementary and middle school daughter, although he has partially denied the allegations.

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.

A student at St. Joseph's Elementary School in Nové Mesto nad Váhom shot an airsoft gun, injuring two students who were treated at the scene.

A student at St. Joseph's Elementary School in Nové Mesto nad Váhom fired an airsoft gun, injuring two classmates, with official confirmation of the number of injuries pending.

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.

Novak Djokovic faced criticism after his defeat in the Australian Open final, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz, prompting him to send a controversial message to his supporters in Serbia.

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.