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Kookmin Cyber University's Korean Language Education Center is launching an innovative online Korean language education system to lead the global education market starting March 1.

High River RCMP are responding to a bomb threat at Notre Dame Collegiate, evacuating all students and staff as they conduct a thorough search of the school.

Kang Gi-hoon was inaugurated as the 13th president of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, aiming to develop the university into a global hub for knowledge innovation.

Kyung Hee Cyber University successfully held the 'KHCU Global Buddy 9th Orientation' aimed at enhancing global teaching competency for Korean language pre-service teachers.

The Alberta government has allocated $44 million for planning ten new school projects in Edmonton as part of its 2026 budget.

The UN reports a 166% increase in attacks on schools globally from 2021 to 2024, with children as the main victims.

A duo of children's books created by Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo will be launched in Brazil, focusing on global poverty and collective solutions.

Despite their educational achievements, women in Greece still face significant barriers to leadership roles in the workplace.

A Montreal teacher has filed a constitutional challenge against a provincial policy that allows students 14 and older to change their name and pronouns at school without parental consent, claiming her rights were violated when instructed to conceal a student's gender identity from their parents.

A trustee from Ontario's Peel District School Board expressed concerns over being excluded from information regarding a provincial takeover that affects local school governance and special needs programming.

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.

The Japanese Foreign Ministry plans to send experts to areas in the Global South lacking Japanese language learning environments starting in 2026, in line with the stricter foreigner policies of the Takai administration.

Oluwatoyin Phillips, founder of Vine Crest College, calls for a Nigerian educational curriculum that merges academic excellence with character development to better prepare students for global opportunities.

Calgary businesses are bracing for a significant rise in property taxes due to recent provincial budget changes.

A free online course for aspiring investigative journalists will be offered by the Global Investigative Journalism Network, with applications open until March 6, 2026.

The Ford government has taken control of an eighth school board in Ontario, placing it under the Ministry of Education's oversight due to financial and governance issues.

British Columbia teachers have ratified a new four-year agreement that includes a 12% wage increase and commitments to improve classroom conditions and support services.

The Ontario government will mandate that all school boards provide paper report cards following concerns over the accessibility of digital versions.

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas has proposed a plebiscite on property tax contributions to the provincial government in response to a $200 million increase in education tax from the city's 2026 budget.

A report reveals that British Columbia's students are experiencing significant declines in math skills, raising concerns about their educational performance.

Ontario's education minister has appointed a new expert panel to assess and possibly redesign the province's standard testing, following poor educational outcomes in math for students.

Toronto Public Health has announced a temporary pause on student suspensions related to vaccination records to ease administrative strain on families and schools.

Ontario students are organizing a demonstration at Queen's Park to protest the Ford government's changes to student loans and tuition fees.

The Sergeant Tommy Prince School in Brokenhead Ojibway Nation has made notable strides in improving literacy rates among its students thanks to community involvement and targeted teaching strategies.

Ontario's teacher and education worker unions are urging the education minister to commence contract negotiations earlier than the statutory timeline to ensure classroom stability and student success.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation warns that classroom violence is increasing, citing specific incidents and highlighting the lack of sufficient support for teachers in managing such challenges.

A recent report by a global panel of dementia experts emphasizes the importance of cognitive activities, particularly reading, in reducing the risk of dementia.

The article suggests six books that address current global tensions, aimed at helping adults discuss these issues with children.

The Universidad Tecnológica Empresarial de Guayaquil (UTEG) was recognized at the prestigious Mar-a-Lago during the Gala de la Hispanidad, marking a significant achievement for Ecuadorian education.

The article analyzes China's rise as a global innovation leader, attributing it to a blend of government planning, a unique reward system for bureaucrats, and a strong emphasis on engineering education.

First Nation leaders in Nova Scotia claim recent budget cuts by the provincial government disproportionately affect Mi’kmaw programs designed to combat systemic inequalities.

Melania Trump will lead a UN Security Council meeting focused on education as a means to promote tolerance and global peace during the U.S. presidency of the council.

Nearly 500 students from Kingston participated in a skilled trades competition, aimed at showcasing their talents and encouraging interest in trades careers.

Pastry Saimaa, a pastry school in Lappeenranta, has gained significant popularity and is attracting global attention as a premier training center for pastry chefs.

First Lady Melania Trump chairs a UN Security Council meeting, focusing on education as a means to promote tolerance and global peace.

First Lady Melania Trump is set to lead the next United Nations Security Council meeting focused on education's role in promoting tolerance and global peace.

Alberta's 2026 budget announces significant government spending increases while facing a $9.4 billion deficit and rising taxpayer-supported debt.

First Lady Melania Trump will lead a UN Security Council session, focusing on education and its role in promoting global peace during the US's presidency of the council.

Barbara Nowacka honored Ewa Drobek with the Medal of the National Education Commission for her remarkable achievement as a finalist in the Global Teacher Prize 2026.

First Lady Melania Trump is set to lead a meeting at the UN Security Council, marking a historic moment as the first time an American First Lady has taken on this role.

First Lady Melania Trump will chair a UN Security Council meeting focused on global peace and education, marking a historic moment as the first active American First Lady to do so.

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting on March 2, focusing on education's role in fostering global tolerance and peace.

Alberta teachers praise a substantial investment in education announced by the provincial government, which aims to address overcrowding and teacher shortages, despite lingering skepticism about its adequacy.

Humber College in Ontario is launching voluntary exit packages for staff members amid financial pressures from declining international student revenue and ongoing tuition freezes.

Larry Summers has announced his resignation from Harvard University following scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides will announce how the provincial budget will impact education funding, amidst a significant budget deficit warning and ongoing tension with teachers.

Ontario school board representatives are calling for open discussions regarding the future of elected trustees as uncertainty grows over potential changes by the Ford government.

Doug Ford is still considering the elimination of elected trustees in Ontario's school boards amid ongoing reforms.

Visang Education is launching its own EduTech platform, AllviA, aimed at creating a global education ecosystem through strategic partnerships and advanced technology.

Rosalind Smith, the first Black principal of Edmonton Public School Board, is being honored this Black History Month for her significant contributions to education in the community.