First-grade student punished for being two minutes late stood in the sun for two hours! Accusations against the school
A private school in Bengaluru faces controversy after a first-grade student was reportedly punished by being made to stand in the sun for two hours for arriving two minutes late.
A first-grade boy killed after being hit by a car in a convenience store parking lot in Akashi, Hyogo
A seven-year-old boy died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk near a convenience store in Akashi, Hyogo.
Tallinn extends the deadline for submitting first-grade applications
Parents in Tallinn can submit applications for local school enrollment for first graders until March 29.
First grade student disciplined over Black Lives Matter drawing does have free speech rights, court rules
A federal appeals court ruled that a first-grade student from Southern California has First Amendment rights, reviving a lawsuit involving a drawing related to Black Lives Matter.
Tiit Land: an engineer is born in first grade
Tiit Land argues that a lack of engineering skills in Estonian schools is hindering economic productivity and long-term strategic goals.
Emotional Maturity and the Ability to Cope with Failures and Tension. Is Your First Grader Ready for School?
The article discusses the emotional maturity of first graders in Latvia and how parents and educators assess their readiness for school beyond just academic skills.
Review Focused on 1st and 2nd Grade Content... It's Okay if Your Grades Are Low
The first mock exam for high school seniors taking the 2027 college entrance exam is set for March 24, highlighting the importance of self-assessment and preparation.
Extreme alternation: A girl started first grade in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia
A girl uniquely started first grade in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, highlighting unique educational circumstances.
Nashville teacher has record cleared after refusing to read same-sex marriage book to first-graders
A Nashville teacher has had his record cleared after initially being disciplined for refusing to read a book about same-sex marriage to his first-grade class due to his religious beliefs.
Registrations in Primary Schools: The Function of the Platform has been Restored
The registration platform for first-grade students in Greece has resumed functioning after a temporary outage due to upgrades in the Citizens' Register.
Germany: Record Number of First-Graders Repeating Grade, Mainly of Migrant Background
Germany is facing an educational crisis with a record number of first-graders, predominantly from migrant backgrounds, repeating grades due to language difficulties and other systemic issues.
One gets top grade, two fail almost: This is how the party leaders handled the first major debate of the election
A key political debate in Denmark is set to influence the upcoming parliamentary election, allowing party leaders to set the tone for their campaigns.
Nashville teacher allegedly threatened with termination for refusing to read LGBTQ book to first graders
A Nashville first-grade teacher was allegedly threatened with termination for refusing to read a same-sex marriage book to his class due to personal beliefs.
A tragic incident with a first-grade student in school, breaths stopped after swallowing a bracelet bead
A six-year-old girl named Taapsee tragically died in a school in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, after swallowing a bead from her bracelet, leading to difficulty in breathing and delayed medical attention.
CBSE's new rule... first board exam in 10th grade is mandatory, only then will there be a second chance
The CBSE has made it mandatory for all 10th-grade students to take a first board exam starting in 2026 to be eligible for the second board exam.
Not understanding a word. Forty children must repeat first grade at a school in Germany
In Germany, around forty children are required to repeat first grade due to language barriers.
Goeldi Museum opens registrations for the 2026 Young Researchers Club; learn how to participate
The Goeldi Museum in Brazil has opened registrations for its Young Researchers Club, aimed at students from 5th to 9th grade and first-year high school students in the metropolitan region of Belรฉm, featuring 50 available spots.
Around 6,000 students from municipal schools in Santos will have classes from Sebrae on entrepreneurship
The city of Santos, Sรฃo Paulo, has signed an agreement to implement the Sebrae's Young Entrepreneurs First Steps (JEPP) program in its municipal schools, aiming to stimulate creativity and ethical vision among approximately 6,000 students from the 1st to 9th grade.
Applicants to the Eastern Finland school have collapsed - only four children applied for first grade in Imatra
The number of applicants to the Eastern Finland school, specializing in Russian language and culture, has significantly decreased, with only four children applying for first grade in Imatra this year compared to 90 applicants in 2014.
First-grade teacher flips American flag upside down in San Diego classroom, sparks investigation
A first-grade teacher in San Diego is under investigation after a video showed her turning an American flag upside down in her classroom.
The Ministry of Education does not support entrance tests for the first grade, but has no plans for a ban
The Ministry of Education believes that early selection through entrance tests for first grade increases inequality among children but currently does not plan to ban the tests.
5 thousand fewer children than last year. 140 thousand future first graders heading for enrollments
Enrollments for first-grade classes have started, with about 140 thousand children expected this year, which is 5 thousand fewer than last year.
QUIZ: Can you handle the first-grade test, or will you be overwhelmed by little kids?
The article discusses a quiz that challenges adults to demonstrate their knowledge of first-grade material, amidst claims from older generations that today's students are less knowledgeable than before.
South Korea: Almost 58% of first-grade elementary school students have "disappeared" in the 21st century
The South Korean Ministry of Education reports a dramatic decline in first-grade students, reflecting the country's worsening demographic situation with a current birth rate of only 0.75 children per woman.
Invisible Alena: Starting first grade is a nightmare for me. We will need help with assignments.
Alena, who is visually impaired, expresses her fears and challenges about starting first grade and the need for assistance with her school assignments.