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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government land worth ₹770 million registered in the name of Waqf, schools and police stations affected

A recent report by India's CAG reveals irregularities in the registration of government land as Waqf property in Madhya Pradesh.

Feb 26 • 12:48 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
🇰🇷 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
🇰🇷 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
🇳🇬 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 and TV Subaé - Monday, February 23, 2026

A collection of significant news stories is highlighted, including an airport shooting in Mexico, record home sales in a government housing program, and severe weather affecting schools in São Paulo.

Feb 23 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

What you need to know about changes coming to UK schools under SEND reforms

The UK government is implementing a significant overhaul of the special educational needs (SEND) system, set to begin in September 2029, with a focus on inclusivity and reduced wait times for support.

Feb 23 • 12:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Mainstream schools to receive extra funding for SEND pupils as part of £4bn package

The UK government is allocating an additional £4 billion to mainstream schools to enhance support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 22 • 20:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New education model with smart classes and digital libraries in Delhi

The Delhi government has introduced a new education model providing smart classes and digital libraries in schools, addressing previous shortcomings in infrastructure and budget.

Feb 22 • 15:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers to set out plans to halve attainment gap in England’s schools

The UK government is set to unveil plans aimed at halving the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their more affluent peers in English schools.

Feb 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major change in schools to transform life chances for poorer children

The UK government plans to release a significant white paper on education aimed at halving the outcome gap between disadvantaged children and their peers.

Feb 21 • 22:30 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Punjab's government schools shine, over 300 students cleared the JEE Mains exam

The Punjab Education Minister announced that more than 300 students from government schools succeeded in the JEE Mains 2026 exam on their first attempt, marking a significant increase from the previous year.

Feb 21 • 13:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The government has backed down from the ban. Students will breathe a sigh of relief

The Polish government has decided not to implement a planned ban on coffee in schools, easing concerns among students and stakeholders.

Feb 20 • 20:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back government’s Send reforms in open letter

Five former UK education secretaries have urged Labour MPs to support government reforms aimed at improving the special education system in English schools.

Feb 20 • 18:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New Update: Vacancy for 5000 Posts including Assistant Teacher and Lecturer

The Chhattisgarh government has announced the recruitment of 5000 teachers in response to the state's educational needs.

Feb 20 • 09:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Model schools to open in every block of Bihar, exam on March 11

The Bihar government plans to open one model school in each block, with an entrance examination scheduled for March 11 to enroll students for the 2026-27 academic session.

Feb 20 • 04:22 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increase in Private School Applications due to 'Tuition-Free High School' Initiative? Different Circumstances Across Regions

Japan is experiencing varying impacts on private high school applications as the government plans to expand its 'tuition-free' initiative, particularly affecting regions like Osaka and Tokyo.

Feb 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Schools in England to receive budget for children with special needs as part of Send overhaul

The UK government will provide individual budgets to mainstream schools in England to support children with special needs, addressing chronic issues in the current SEND system.

Feb 19 • 18:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario government directs schools to let students watch Team Canada matches

The Ontario government has instructed schools to allow students to watch Team Canada’s Olympic hockey matches during classroom hours to foster school spirit and support for Canadian athletes.

Feb 19 • 17:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Expectations for the Korea-Japan "Andong Summit" [Special Correspondent Column]

The article discusses ongoing calls for the Japanese government to provide equal educational rights for Korean schools in Japan, highlighting protests and historical context surrounding the issue.

Feb 19 • 08:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Saaremaa's ruling coalition is threatened with dissolution due to disagreements

Saaremaa's coalition government risks collapse over disagreements regarding the restructuring of small schools.

Feb 18 • 19:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Expired Protein Bars Distributed in Haryana Government Schools

In Haryana, expired chocolate milk bars were found being distributed in government schools' mid-day meals.

Feb 18 • 18:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Future Network in Government Plans: Guidelines for the Reform of the National Educational Network

The Polish government has released proposals for reforming the National Educational Network, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure in schools.

Feb 18 • 13:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo to support special needs schools, hails teachers’ sacrifice

The Edo State Government has praised the efforts of the Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers and has committed to ongoing support for special needs education in the state.

Feb 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Recruitment of 80,000 guest teachers in this state, an opportunity for Agniveer as well

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced the recruitment of 80,000 guest teachers to address the shortage in schools, along with openings for the Agniveer positions.

Feb 15 • 04:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Presidents' Day 2026: What Will Be Open and Closed in Texas on February 16

Presidents' Day in 2026 will lead to closures of government offices, schools, and some businesses in Texas on February 16.

Feb 14 • 21:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Objection to 'Vande Mataram' by Imam

The chief imam of Jamia Masjid in Bengaluru, Maulana Imran Maqsood, has objected to the central government's order mandating the singing of 'Vande Mataram' in all schools and madrasas.

Feb 13 • 15:19 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Iran crackdown: At least 200 children killed, schools under pressure

The article discusses the Iranian government's violent crackdown that has led to the deaths of at least 200 children, putting immense pressure on schools and educational institutions.

Feb 13 • 12:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The SDM had 'Sumant' written down, even 8th-grade children could not write correct Hindi

In Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, a local SDM was shocked to discover that students in government schools were unable to write basic Hindi, highlighting serious educational deficiencies.

Feb 13 • 10:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Vaping in cars with children to be banned under new plans

The UK government plans to ban vaping in cars with children, playgrounds, and outside schools to protect vulnerable individuals from second-hand smoke exposure.

Feb 13 • 09:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'We worship no one but Allah...,' Bengaluru Imam objects to Vande Mataram

Maulana Imran Maqsood, the chief Imam of Jamia Mosque in Bengaluru, has raised objections against a government order making the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory in schools and madrasas, citing concerns about the song's religious content.

Feb 13 • 08:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Smoking and vaping to be BANNED in these public areas - changes in full

The UK Government is proposing a ban on smoking and vaping in specific public areas such as outside hospitals, schools, and playgrounds to protect non-smokers from second-hand smoke exposure.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta to invest $143M in more classroom support for K-6 schools

Alberta's government is allocating $143 million to form 476 new 'complexity teams' in elementary schools to provide tailored in-class support.

Feb 12 • 20:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gusts of Wind with the Aroma of a Pandemic

A strong windstorm in Barcelona has led to a semi-locked-down situation, reminiscent of pandemic lockdowns, with schools closed and remote work reintroduced.

Feb 12 • 15:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The head of the Ministry of Education strikes at PiS. "This exceeds any acceptable dimension"

The head of Poland's Ministry of Education criticized the ruling PiS party for its politicization of the education debate during a parliamentary session on reforming small primary schools.

Feb 12 • 06:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Security in Schools. The 'Flying Units' Arrive in the Most At-Risk Areas

The Italian government is ramping up security measures in schools due to rising violence, illegal activities, and bullying incidents among students.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo takes anti-cultism, drug abuse campaign to schools

The Edo State Government has initiated a campaign to reduce cultism and drug abuse among students in various secondary schools.

Feb 12 • 01:13 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo takes anti-cultism, anti-drug abuse campaign to schools

The Edo State Government is intensifying its campaign against cultism and drug abuse by directly engaging with students in various schools across the state.

Feb 11 • 19:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

What is closed in Catalonia this Thursday due to wind? Schools and gyms among the services closed, Rodalies will operate at reduced speed

Catalonia will face significant closures and operational changes this Thursday due to an extreme wind warning, affecting schools and public transportation.

Feb 11 • 19:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG vows continuous security presence after school attacks

The Nigerian government is enhancing school security through the Safe Schools Initiative in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps following recent attacks.

Feb 11 • 19:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will local doctors remain a decade from now? Opinions against 'token regional medical universities'

The South Korean government has decided to increase the number of medical school admissions by 3,342 over the next five years, raising concerns about the distribution of these spots among 32 regional medical schools and the establishment of a stable local medical system.

Feb 11 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New guidelines issued for the national song 'Vande Mataram'

New guidelines mandate the playing of the national song 'Vande Mataram' at government programs and schools, along with compulsory standing in respect during its performance.

Feb 11 • 08:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did MP Swati Maliwal say about Delhi's schools?

MP Swati Maliwal criticized the condition of government schools in Delhi, highlighting that poor quality has led to an increase in private educational institutions, making education a privilege for economically better-off families.

Feb 11 • 06:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Today, government schools have become a compulsion: Swati Maliwal

Swati Maliwal stated that the future of any country depends on its education system, yet government schools have lost their priority status and are now a compulsion for children.

Feb 11 • 01:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Edoméx Government Prevents Measles with 450 Vaccination Points and Health Filters in Schools

The Edoméx government has launched health filters and established vaccination points throughout the state to combat measles in schools.

Feb 11 • 00:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

English secondary schools must offer inclusion areas for neurodiverse and Send pupils

Secondary schools in England are required to provide inclusion areas to support neurodiverse children and those with special educational needs, as part of a government initiative for educational reform.

Feb 11 • 00:01 UTC

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