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🇰🇷 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Attempted Kidnapping of Elementary School Student in Seodaemun-gu Sent to Prosecutor After 7 Months

Two men in their twenties have been sent to prosecutors for attempting to kidnap elementary school students in Seoul's Seodaemun-gu seven months after the incident.

Mar 16 • 08:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

A Little Finger in the Pile of Dirt

The article discusses the devastating consequences of war on children, highlighted by distressing images of a bombing in Iran that killed elementary school students.

Mar 12 • 10:16 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
🇩🇰 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

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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

[Editorial] Without evidence, Trump claims the bombing of 175 elementary school students was 'Iran's doing'

President Trump claimed that the bombing at an elementary school in southern Iran, which killed 175 people, was caused by Iran, despite lacking evidence.

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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Princess Kiko and Prince Hisahito Experience Ski Orienteering in Hokkaido

Princess Kiko and her son Prince Hisahito participated in a ski orienteering event in Hokkaido with local elementary and middle school students.

Mar 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Terrifying incident during elementary school sports class in Helsinki – Police called

A disturbing incident occurred during an elementary school sports class in Helsinki when a person displaying erratic behavior disrupted the students, leading to police intervention.

Mar 6 • 13:37 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

It Wasn't Just a Bulging Belly: Liver Fat Has Increased in Elementary School Students

The rising prevalence of obesity among children is significantly increasing the number of pediatric liver fat cases in South Korea.

Mar 4 • 10:00 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
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pennsylvania bus driver charged with endangering dozens of elementary students while intoxicated

A Pennsylvania school bus driver has been charged with multiple offenses after being found driving while intoxicated with 54 elementary school children on board.

Mar 3 • 23:15 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran prepares mass grave for 165 students killed in US-Israeli airstrike

Iran is preparing a mass grave for 165 schoolgirls killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on an elementary school in Minab.

Mar 2 • 17:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Al Jazeera Investigation Suggests: America and Israel Deliberately Targeted Minab School Building and Killed 165 Students

An investigation by Al Jazeera claims that the US and Israel intentionally targeted the 'Good Tree' girls' elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, killing 165 students amid military operations.

Mar 2 • 17:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

More than 50 students killed in Israeli missile attack on a school in southern Iran

An Israeli missile strike on an elementary school in southern Iran has reportedly killed 51 students and injured 60 others.

Feb 28 • 11:17 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
🇬🇷 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Crime Victims from SNS quadruple for elementary school students in 10 years; minors also unlawfully access accounts

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.

Feb 26 • 01:10 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The best reading with FAZ+: Optimal breakfast and how Klingbeil wants to close budget gaps

The article discusses the increase in school violence in Germany, highlighting a significant rise in incidents among elementary school students.

Feb 25 • 13:54 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
🇱🇹 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

House Fire: Three People, Including Two Elementary School Students, Missing in Mutsuzawa, Chiba

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

Feb 22 • 00:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Violence in Schools: When Second Graders Explode

Violence in schools is increasing, even among elementary students who are now attacking their teachers and creating situations that require police involvement.

Feb 21 • 10:28 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

School bus carrying 40 students crashes in Ontario town, 4 sent to hospital

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

Feb 18 • 17:01 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
🇸🇰 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
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 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
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Pavel will debate with elementary school students and the mayor in Prague next week

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

Feb 9 • 10:27 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
🇸🇰 Postoj
Crime & Justice

Shooting at a school in Nové Mesto nad Váhom / Sixth grader shot with an airsoft gun, injuring two students

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.

Feb 4 • 11:47 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

It almost turned into a disaster... Elementary school students survive a bus crash

Elementary school students were rescued from a waterway after a school bus crashed, allegedly caused by the driver falling asleep at the wheel in Sacramento County, California.

Feb 3 • 15:58 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
🇸🇰 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

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