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🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Scott moves to bypass teachers unions, send federal school funds straight to parents if classrooms close

Senator Tim Scott has proposed legislation that aims to send federal school funds directly to parents if schools are closed for more than three days due to emergencies or teachers' union actions.

Mar 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG unveils initiative to connect schools nationwide to internet

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an initiative to equip schools nationwide with reliable internet access to enhance digital learning and incorporate modern technologies into education.

Mar 11 • 09:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends that Alcântara city hall regularize school meals in public schools

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil urged the Alcântara city hall to take measures to regularize school meals in public schools following a report of irregularities.

Mar 9 • 19:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo pledges support for federal schools

The Oyo State Ministry of Education has committed to collaborate with Federal Government-owned schools to improve education and student safety.

Mar 7 • 17:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Humanoid robots visit schools and help students in learning

Humanoid robots are being introduced in schools in Goiás and the Federal District in Brazil to enhance student learning and promote engagement with technology.

Mar 6 • 21:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Demand of the Federal Council: Penalties for Swastika Graffiti in Schools

The Federal Council of Germany is calling for penalties for students using unconstitutional symbols in schools, aiming to address a legal gap regarding the display of such symbols in educational settings.

Mar 6 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government announces the construction of 17 indigenous schools in Amapá

The Brazilian government has announced plans to build 17 new indigenous schools in Amapá as part of a larger federal investment in indigenous education.

Mar 1 • 12:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MEC data showing a decline in enrollments raises questions in SP and from specialists

A significant drop in student enrollments in São Paulo state schools has caused a rift between federal and state governments and led to a call for reevaluation of educational data.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFCE offers 6,500 slots in free preparatory course for the Enem

The Federal Institute of Ceará is offering a free preparatory course for Brazil's National High School Exam (Enem) with 6,500 slots available for students from public high schools across the country.

Feb 23 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazonas students have until Tuesday (24) to request exemption in Ufam's PSC

Students from Amazonas' state schools are eligible to apply for a fee exemption for the Federal University of Amazonas' continuous selection process until Tuesday.

Feb 23 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

US Court Opens Path for Louisiana to Require Display of the Ten Commandments in Classrooms

A federal appeals court in the United States has paved the way for Louisiana to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Stakeholders urge government to fund inclusive schools, expand therapy access

Stakeholders in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to provide urgent funding for inclusive schools and increase access to therapy services for children with special needs.

Feb 21 • 17:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Federal court clears way for Ten Commandments to be displayed in Louisiana public school classrooms

A federal appeals court has removed a block on a Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, reigniting debate over religious expression in education.

Feb 21 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFMG Ipatinga offers free course with R$ 200 aid for Fundamental Education students

Students in the 9th grade at public schools can enroll in the free preparatory course at IFMG Ipatinga, which offers R$ 200 assistance monthly during the course period.

Feb 19 • 21:13 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: Tkʼemlúps blames feds, church, ‘spiritual protocols’ for why it hasn’t exhumed graves

The Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation has cited 'spiritual protocols' and issues with record-keeping as reasons for not exhuming the remains of 215 alleged graves despite receiving significant federal funding.

Feb 19 • 14:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Bundeswehr Receives Instructors from Ukraine

The German Bundeswehr has signed an agreement to incorporate Ukrainian instructors into its training schools.

Feb 16 • 17:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man who used social media to threaten attacks on schools in Uberaba is targeted by PF operation

A 24-year-old man in Uberaba, Brazil, is under investigation by the Federal Police for using social media to incite violence and threaten school attacks.

Feb 12 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Majority of public high school students in the DF finish school without knowing math, points out UnB study

A study reveals that 62.3% of public high school students in the Federal District of Brazil graduate without mastering basic math skills.

Feb 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG vows continuous security presence to stem school attacks

The Nigerian Federal Government is strengthening the Safe Schools Initiative in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to protect educational institutions from attacks.

Feb 12 • 00:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Reform of Driving Schools: How the Driver's License is to Become Cheaper

Germany's Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder is proposing reforms to make obtaining a driver's license cheaper and simpler amid rising costs and bureaucratic hurdles.

Feb 11 • 19:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Parents arrested, friends disappear: Minneapolis children live in fear and even schools have become dangerous

Children in Minneapolis are facing heightened fear and instability as families confront federal immigration raids and violent incidents at schools.

Feb 8 • 10:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Waymo under federal investigation after child struck

Federal regulators are investigating Waymo after one of its self-driving vehicles struck a child in Santa Monica, raising concerns about the safety of autonomous vehicles near schools.

Feb 4 • 21:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed. This is the LINK to pre-register your child for Preschool, Primary, and Secondary for the 2026-2027 cycle

The Federal Educational Authority in Mexico City and the Ministry of Public Education have confirmed the start of the pre-registration process for public schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, which is free for parents and guardians.

Feb 3 • 15:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

After an FBI alert, two minors in La Quiaca and Miramar were arrested for planning a school massacre

Following an FBI alert, the Federal Investigation Department of Argentina arrested two minors, one from Jujuy and another from Buenos Aires, who were planning attacks on various schools and had communicated through social media.

Feb 2 • 23:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

A plan by two students to carry out shooting attacks against two schools was discovered

Two students were found to have a plan to conduct shooting attacks on their schools, leading to an FBI alert and an investigation by the Argentine Federal Police (PFA).

Feb 2 • 22:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice orders the Union, government of RR and Boa Vista City Hall to create spots for migrants in schools

A federal judge has mandated that the Union, the government of Roraima, and the city of Boa Vista devise a plan to enroll migrant children and adolescents in public schools within 60 days, ensuring education for those aged 4 to 17 living in shelters.

Feb 2 • 20:59 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"In the worst case, bankruptcies threaten" – Driving schools complain about driver's license announcement

Driving schools are concerned about a decline in new student enrollments following Federal Minister Patrick Schnieder's announcement to reduce driver's license costs.

Jan 16 • 10:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Second-largest Minnesota school district to offer temporary virtual learning amid ICE operations

The Saint Paul Public Schools in Minnesota will provide a temporary virtual learning option starting January 22 due to concerns over federal immigration agents' presence in the Twin Cities.

Jan 15 • 16:06 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Söder pushes for mandatory anthems in schools and reorganization of federal states

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder is advocating for mandatory playing of the European and national anthems at school graduation ceremonies and calling for the reorganization of German federal states, suggesting that states unable to finance themselves are unnecessary.

Jan 13 • 12:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota schools shut down, teachers union demands ICE leave city

Minnesota schools have canceled classes amid unrest following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal agent, with the teachers' union demanding the removal of ICE from the city.

Jan 9 • 16:54 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Something is coming our way" – Several federal states close all schools – Storm surge alert on the Baltic Sea

Germany is facing a severe winter weather situation with school closures in several federal states and storm surge warnings issued for the Baltic Sea due to the approaching winter storm 'Elli'.

Jan 9 • 00:43 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Several federal states close all schools ++ Minus 28 degrees in Saxony ++ Storm surge warning at the Baltic Sea

Germany faces extreme winter weather, leading to school closures in several federal states, temperatures dropping to minus 28 degrees in Saxony, and a storm surge warning issued for the Baltic Sea.

Jan 8 • 14:50 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Something is coming our way" - Several federal states close all schools - Storm surge alert on the Baltic Sea

Germany is facing severe winter weather conditions leading to school closures and a storm surge warning at the Baltic Sea as temperatures drop significantly.

Jan 8 • 14:50 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Hamburg Closes All Schools Due to Storm Depression – CDU Cancels Retreat Meeting

Hamburg has closed all schools due to severe winter weather caused by storm 'Elli', which is leading to slippery conditions and cancellations of classes across several federal states in Germany.

Jan 8 • 09:24 UTC

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