Letter to the Editor. One does not need to be able to read to get the highest grades
A student expresses concern over a policy allowing audio assistance in national Swedish tests, arguing it undermines the importance of reading skills.
Family Meals: The Key to Better Grades and Lower Risk of Addiction in Teenagers
Regular and quality family meals can significantly reduce the risk of substance abuse in teenagers and improve their academic performance, according to new research.
Intensive cell phone use by teenagers is linked to lower grades and more loneliness, study points out
A study from San Diego University indicates that increased cell phone usage among teenagers correlates with lower academic performance and increased feelings of loneliness.
Salary over โฌ5,700/month and easy to study: List reveals 28 university fields accessible with C grades
A new list highlights 28 university fields in Finland where students can gain admission with C grades, promising high salaries and strong employment prospects.
The GCSE and A-Level online tutors that get 7 to 9 grades at '3x national average'
MyEdSpace offers online tutoring that reportedly helps students achieve top GCSE and A-Level grades at triple the national average, making it an affordable alternative to traditional tutoring.
"My and my loved ones' matters are in order" - 18 Finns share the grades they give to their lives
Eighteen Finns assessed their lives, contributing to Finland's ranking as the happiest country in the world according to the World Happiness Report, citing high life satisfaction and positive perceptions of personal circumstances.
Will this grade disappear from schools? Poles advise the Ministry of Education. Devastating survey results for 'Wprost'
The Polish Minister of Education, Barbara Nowacka, acknowledged the controversial nature of behavioral grades in schools, emphasizing their potential negative impact on boys, despite stating they will remain in the system for now.
MEC imposes penalties on medical courses with low grades and initiates supervision; see the list
The Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) has initiated supervision and imposed penalties on medical courses that received low scores in the national evaluation exam.
Inep releases 'mirrors' of the Enem 2025 essay with incorrect score totals; see examples of mismatched grades
Students received their Enem 2025 essay scores, but many found discrepancies in the calculated totals.
Without Lecture to Exam: When Business Students Write a One with Only AI
German business students can achieve perfect grades without attending lectures, raising questions about the future of education.
Without Lectures to the Exam: When Business Students Write an A Only with AI
Business students are able to achieve perfect grades using artificial intelligence without attending lectures, raising questions about the future of education in the field.
Are 12th-graders deciding on their studies? Survey reveals popular choices among Lithuanians
A recent survey highlights that while the majority of Lithuanian high school students have decided on their future studies, a significant portion still remains undecided, particularly among younger grades.
The Seimas is inclined to support L. Kasฤiลซnas' proposal to expand citizenship and defense skills courses for grades 5-12
The Lithuanian Parliament is considering expanding citizenship and defense skills courses for students in grades 5-12, starting with tenth graders.
Stรธre announces school changes - "very limited" screen use in primary school
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stรธre has announced plans for significant changes in primary school education, including limiting screen time for young students and potentially reducing the number of subjects taught in early grades.
A School Where Grades Are Not Everything: 'Tree of Knowledge' Expands Education in Kaunas
The 'Tree of Knowledge' school is expanding its educational model in Kaunas to focus on individual student needs rather than just grades.
After one year in office, Carneyโs grades are mixed with a lot of โwaiting for resultsโ
Mark Carney's first year as Prime Minister received a mixed report card, reflecting unresolved challenges and a public waiting for tangible results.
Mobile Phones Banned in Schools Until 9th Grade
Latvian parliament adopts a new law banning mobile phone use in schools from grades 1 to 9, starting June 1, 2026.
Will this grade disappear from Polish schools? The Ministry of Education sends contradictory signals. 'This sounds at least strange'
Barbara Nowacka, the Polish Minister of Education, expressed that behavior grades are outdated, yet she does not plan to remove them from schools, causing confusion among educators.
Will this grade disappear from Polish schools? A clear message from the Ministry of Education
Barbara Nowacka, Poland's Minister of National Education, asserted that conduct grades in schools will not be abolished, despite characterizing them as outdated.
Egle Rumberg: Evaluation is not just a grade
Egle Rumberg argues that evaluation in schools should not be limited to numerical grades and encompasses a broader understanding of student assessment.
Schools boost antisemitism grades in ADL report but students say hostility persists
The ADL's 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card shows improvements in university policies but highlights that students still experience significant antisemitism.
Udesc uses high school grades to fill 163 remaining vacancies; see courses
The University of the State of Santa Catarina (Udesc) is opening registrations for 163 remaining vacancies in nine in-person undergraduate courses, selecting candidates based on their high school grades.
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.
Oil price breaks 100 dollar mark
The price of oil has surpassed the $100 mark and continues to rise, reaching around $110 per barrel for both Brent and WTI grades.
The plan is to change the grading system in primary schools: "As soon as a student has a grade, they no longer care, as they cannot make sense of learning"
The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research plans to replace traditional grading with verbal assessments in lower grades to better support students from non- Estonian speaking homes.
HรFF Announces a Horror Story Competition
The Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival is hosting a horror story competition for Estonian students from grades 1 to 12.
The tragedy of five vocational training students in Santander who found death on the beach after receiving their grades: "They came to enjoy nature"
Five vocational training students tragically drowned in Santander after a wooden walkway collapsed while they were on a recreational outing.
EDITORIAL โฉ Leave the grades alone
The Estonian Ministry of Education's plans to abolish numerical grading in primary education and shift to descriptive assessments have sparked concern about the potential weakening of meritocracy in the education system.
Karl Sander Kase โฉ Strange struggle against numbers. Deal with real matters!
Karl Sander Kase discusses the mindset surrounding grades in education, emphasizing that the real issue lies not in the grades themselves but in how society perceives and interacts with them.
Center Party member reduced the transition to Estonian-language education to dust. Tallinn Mayor: this is unacceptable
Vadim Belobrovtsev from the Center Party criticizes the transition to Estonian-language education in higher grades, which has drawn ire from coalition partners in Tallinn.
LKA has released a textbook on national security and defense for grades 11-12
A new textbook released by the LKA aims to educate high school students in Lithuania about national security and defense issues, including threats to Lithuania and the world.
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.
Information Hub for March 3rd
Fomyschool launches its 'PinPoint Coaching' program aimed at helping students improve their grades through personalized learning strategies.
CBSE Alert in Shadow of War: Exams for 10th and 12th Grades Postponed from Bahrain to UAE
The CBSE has postponed the 10th and 12th-grade board exams scheduled for March 2, 2026, in several Middle Eastern countries due to worsening security conditions.
Santeri Lindgren cannot know which grades should be improved for the joint application - Jyvรคskylรค does not provide interim reports
Students in Jyvรคskylรค are concerned about their equal standing in the spring joint application, as the city's schools do not provide grade reports during the Christmas period.
โFrom School Grades to College Entrance Exam with One Appโ... A Comprehensive Learning Solution for High School Past Questions โGichultapTapโ
GichultapTap is a comprehensive learning service designed for high school students in South Korea, offering a dynamic approach to mastering college entrance exam past questions through an interactive tablet app.
Two universities propose to evaluate educational centers beyond good grades
Two Spanish universities suggest a new evaluation framework for educational institutions, focusing on sustainability and governance instead of solely academic performance.
Mathematics tests for students of various grades will help prepare for assessments and examinations
An initiative in Lithuania is providing trial mathematics tests for eighth graders to enhance their preparation for national assessments and exams.
Lion's Grades: Two Super Surprises and One Complete Farce: 'Incomprehensible that they were allowed to play'
Finland's national ice hockey team ended their Olympic tournament on a high note, claiming the bronze medal in Milan, while analysts assess player performances critically.
Students will be able to test their knowledge in financial literacy at the 'European Money Quiz' competition
Latvian students in grades 7-9 are invited to participate in the European Money Quiz to enhance their financial literacy knowledge.
Restrictions on Distance Learning for First Six Grades Starting from the 2027/2028 Academic Year
Latvia's parliament has enacted significant restrictions on distance education for students in grades 1 to 6, effective from the 2027/2028 school year.
Gradually restricting distance learning for the first six grades starting from the 2027/2028 academic year
Latvia plans to gradually implement restrictions on distance learning for students in grades 1 to 6, shifting towards part-time in-person learning and introducing blended education methods.
Central University presumes alterations in grades of 19 medical students
The Central University of Ecuador is investigating alleged alterations in the grades of 19 medical students, which may constitute a cybercrime.
You have the last days to fix the e-application for high schools, fifteen percent of parents need to manually add grades
Parents have until February 20 to correct information on their children's high school e-applications, with technical issues affecting the submission process.
Firm unveils App to boost students grades
A new app called 'Prep50' has been launched to help Nigerian students improve their examination scores in major tests like JAMB and WAEC.
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The budget will be presented in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu today, and the CBSE board exams for 10th and 12th grades will commence.
Scientists: it is possible to assess the mother tongue final exams with artificial intelligence
Researchers are exploring the possibility of using artificial intelligence to assess Estonia's mother language final exams, with findings showing AI can provide similar grades to human evaluators.
Outrage as thousands of students go to university despite getting Es at A-level
Thousands of students with A-Level grades of E are entering universities in England and Wales, sparking outrage over academic standards.
Trikala: The grandmother's protests about her grandson's grades brought the police
A grandmother's visit to a school in Trikala to collect her grandson's report card escalated into a verbal altercation, requiring police intervention.
Report Cards in Bavaria: 'The Interim Report is Just an Intermediate Balance!'
In Bavaria, many students are receiving interim report cards, which are being increasingly replaced by developmental discussions focusing on reflection rather than grades.