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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Moritomo Document to be Disclosed for the Sixth Time; Previous Release Revealed Emails Indicating Involvement of Noguchi in Alteration

The Moritomo document regarding the sale of state-owned land to the Moritomo Gakuen school group will be disclosed for the sixth time, with previous disclosures revealing emails implicating former director Noguchi in document alterations.

Mar 2 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Child missing for three hours from after-school program, documents reveal

A nine-year-old child was missing for three hours from an after-school program in Canberra, highlighting severe supervision failures and potential budget cuts affecting safety protocols.

Mar 2 • 19:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driving License Without Driving School? Detran-MS Offers Free In-Person Course for First License

Detran-MS is providing a free theoretical in-person course for individuals seeking their first National Driver's License (CNH) in Mato Grosso do Sul, despite the federal government having launched a fully digital study option.

Mar 2 • 16:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

More than 100 dead according to Tehran, investigation opened by Washington... What we know about the alleged bombing of a school in Iran

The Iranian government claims that a bombing at a school in southern Iran resulted in over 100 deaths, while the US and Israel deny any involvement and Washington has opened an investigation into the matter.

Mar 2 • 07:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Some parents said they’d break my knees’: the teacher who exposed Putin’s primary school propaganda

A teacher highlights the challenges of exposing government-sanctioned propaganda in the Russian education system through his documentary, which is largely ignored by state media.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Learners Stand On Bus Steps With Doors Open to Get to School

Learners in Mamelodi face unsafe conditions on overloaded government-contracted buses, which has raised concerns following a tragic accident earlier this year.

Mar 2 • 04:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The government's lenient approach to failing students expands academic gaps in secondary school: 27% of ESO students advance with pending subjects

A recent report reveals that 27% of ESO students in Spain pass to the next grade with pending subjects, exacerbating academic deficiencies due to government policies allowing promotion despite failures.

Mar 1 • 21:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Iranian authorities: The number of victims of the school attack has risen to 148

The number of fatalities from the recent school attack in Iran has increased to 148, as reported by Iranian authorities.

Mar 1 • 15:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is it going to take 2 years to supply '10,000 households' in Yongsan? If the school issue is resolved, it could be possible in 8 months

The South Korean government and Seoul city are in dispute over the timeline for increasing housing supply in the Yongsan International Business District, with the city predicting a two-year delay while the government claims an extension of only 6-8 months is needed.

Mar 1 • 09:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo distributes textbooks, school bags, sandals to primary, secondary students

The Oyo State government has commenced the distribution of educational materials to public schools as part of the 2024 intervention program.

Feb 28 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students still without school supply kits almost 1 month after the start of classes in Campo Grande

Nearly a month into the school year, many students in Campo Grande's municipal education system have yet to receive their promised school supply kits from the local government, straining family budgets.

Feb 27 • 22:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Communities in Lääneranna municipality seek changes in the school system

Communities in Lääneranna municipality are requesting changes to the local school network, prompted by a new municipal government planning to reverse previous educational reforms.

Feb 27 • 19:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

School Aid from Anses 2026: How much is the additional payment and who can collect it

The Argentine government has introduced a supplementary payment for families with school-aged children to help cover back-to-school expenses.

Feb 27 • 17:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Space for Islamic prayer at school: there is controversy

A school in Florence has designated a space for Islamic students to pray, sparking outrage given the local government previously opposed placing crucifixes in classrooms.

Feb 27 • 15:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lääneranna's new local government plans to reverse school reform

Lääneranna's new local government is planning to reverse previous school reforms based on community demands.

Feb 27 • 15:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Medical School Bill for 15 Years of Service Passes Welfare Committee

A bill establishing a public medical school requiring graduates to serve in public healthcare institutions for 15 years has passed a subcommittee of South Korea's National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee.

Feb 27 • 10:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Kempfenhausen Gymnasium: New building for the boarding school by the lake

The Gymnasium Kempfenhausen in Germany will replace an aging building with a new dormitory for 66 boarding students following the approval from the local council.

Feb 27 • 09:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To support local doctors, one must graduate from middle and high schools in the same metropolitan area as the university

Starting from the 2027 academic year, students must graduate from middle and high schools within the same metropolitan area as their medical school to apply for local doctor selection.

Feb 27 • 06:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Annual School Aid: The Government announced an extra payment in March to guarantee a minimum of $85,000

The Argentine government will provide an extraordinary supplementary payment for the Annual School Aid, ensuring a minimum of $85,000 for all families receiving the benefit in March 2026.

Feb 27 • 05:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government grants an extraordinary boost to School Aid from Anses 2026

The Argentine government has announced a one-time additional payment to support families ahead of the school year, ensuring a minimum payout per child.

Feb 27 • 05:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Alumni seek 70-year-old Ekiti school return to original site

The Alumni Association of Egbeoba High School is urging the Nigerian Federal Government to restore the school to its original location, which was changed 23 years ago.

Feb 27 • 00:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Start of classes: pressured by the unions, the Government called for the national teachers' negotiation on Monday

The Argentine government has called a national teachers' negotiation meeting in response to union pressure, while a strike threatens the school year start in 15 provinces.

Feb 26 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Jesuit School, French-Inspired Palace, and 'Bandeirante' Property: Discover the Seats of the São Paulo Government

The history of the São Paulo government's headquarters reflects the city's political and cultural evolution, showcasing various styles of power through its historical locations.

Feb 26 • 21:16 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Canadian government considers police increase in small communities like Tumbler Ridge

The Canadian government is contemplating boosting police resources in Tumbler Ridge after a recent tragic school shooting.

Feb 26 • 20:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pindamonhangaba begins delivery of kits to 15.3 thousand students of the network

The city of Pindamonhangaba has initiated the distribution of school supply kits, uniforms, and backpacks to over 15,000 municipal public school students.

Feb 26 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pé-de-Meia starts paying R$ 1,000 to students approved in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year of high school in 2025

The Brazilian government begins payments of R$ 1,000 to high school students under the Pé-de-Meia program to combat school dropout and promote university access.

Feb 26 • 16:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Alumni seek 70-year-old Ekiti school’s return to old site

The Alumni Association of Egbeoba High School in Ekiti, Nigeria, has requested the Federal Government to restore the school to its former location, citing negative impacts from its previous relocation.

Feb 26 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lippus: The reorganization of Tallinn will reduce school places and make them more expensive

Madle Lippus argues that the Tallinn city government's plan to reorganize schools in Northern Tallinn will significantly reduce the number of available school places and increase costs for families.

Feb 26 • 11:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

SAM: The number of state-funded medical school places will be increased for the 2026 admission

The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has announced an increase in state-funded medical school places through collaboration with various governmental bodies to encourage students to work in regional healthcare after graduation.

Feb 26 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tallinn is thoroughly restructuring the school network in North Tallinn

Tallinn's city government is reorganizing the school network in North Tallinn to align with the actual number of students and current population forecasts.

Feb 26 • 07:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Graduation Rate of Gifted High School Students Entering Medical School at 2%? Investigation Shows 16%

A recent report shows that 16% of graduates from gifted high schools pursue a career in the medical field, disputing the government's claim of a mere 2% entry rate for medical schools.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The State Defense Course is also Introduced in Distance Learning and Non-formal Education

The Latvian government will make the State Defense Course mandatory for all high school students, including those in distance learning and non-formal education, starting September 1, 2024.

Feb 26 • 06:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening School History Education: Increasing Focus on Modern History in Middle School and Promoting New History Electives in High School

The South Korean government plans to enhance history education in schools by increasing the emphasis on modern history in middle school curricula and introducing new elective history courses in high schools.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Education to Recommend Abolishing Formal School Uniforms Amid Controversy Over Prices

The South Korean Ministry of Education plans to recommend the abolition of formal school uniforms in favor of more comfortable attire, responding to ongoing debates about uniform pricing.

Feb 25 • 23:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio's government does not disclose high school students' performance in evaluation

The Tarcísio de Freitas administration in São Paulo, Brazil, has chosen not to release high school students' performance results from the new Provão Paulista evaluation.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano sets March 1 for second term break

Kano State Government announces March 1 as the start date for the Eid al-Fitr holiday for all schools in the state.

Feb 25 • 19:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga City Council decides to close and reorganize several schools and kindergartens

The Riga City Council has approved a plan to close and reorganize multiple educational institutions in the city by 2026.

Feb 25 • 17:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Are local authorities massively closing schools? Nowacka has spoken out

Poland's Minister of Education appealed to local governments to reconsider school closures as data shows a significant decline in the number of schools since 2019.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario school boards urge open conversation about future of trustees

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.

Feb 25 • 11:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Papiri Abductions - Nigerian Govt Denies Paying Ransom to Terrorists

The Nigerian government denied allegations of paying ransom to Boko Haram for the release of students abducted from St Mary Catholic School, Papiri.

Feb 25 • 03:39 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government still ‘discussing’ whether or not to abolish trustees

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

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'If you've bathed, give me a kiss...' Teacher's misconduct in Hardoi's government school

A teacher at a government primary school in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, has been accused of inappropriate behavior, including sexual advances towards female students.

Feb 24 • 03:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Subsidies for School Uniforms? The Cost of Buying Regular and Sports Uniforms Exceeds the Price of the Uniforms

There's growing concern in South Korea over school uniform costs, as parents argue that government subsidies are not sufficient to cover both regular and sports uniforms.

Feb 23 • 20:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Is China opening a police station inside a Solomon Islands school?

The Solomon Islands government has denied claims that a new police station, reportedly associated with Chinese authorities, will be established in a school in Honiara.

Feb 23 • 19:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Mexico Paralyzed by Violence After the Killing of Cartel Leader. Prague Warns Against Traveling

Violence erupted in several Mexican states following the death of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, prompting authorities to cancel school activities and issue travel warnings.

Feb 23 • 14:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sources: "Enormous" ransom in kidnapping

Reports suggest that the Nigerian government paid a substantial ransom to Boko Haram for the release of kidnapped students and school staff, which is illegal under national law.

Feb 23 • 13:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Record Number of Applicants to Police School

This year, nearly 5,800 individuals applied for police training in Finland, marking the highest number since the current degree program began in 2014.

Feb 23 • 13:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Killing of Mexican drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ triggers wave of violence

The death of drug cartel leader 'El Mencho' has led to widespread violence and chaos across Mexico, prompting school closures and government warnings.

Feb 23 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bahraich: More than 13 thousand government books sold as scrap! 4 arrested

In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, four officials were arrested for selling over 13,000 government school textbooks as scrap, leading to significant administrative action.

Feb 23 • 05:45 UTC

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