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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Grading of gravel roads will soon begin in Daugavpils

In Daugavpils, Latvia, road grading of gravel roads damaged during winter and spring is set to commence as soon as conditions allow.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Disruption in the YTL Grading Service

There is currently a disruption in the grading service of the Matriculation Examination Board in Finland, preventing access for teachers.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mirror of the Enem 2025 writing exam goes offline after students point out grading errors

Students report grading errors and difficulties accessing the writing exam analysis for Enem 2025, which was released on Tuesday by Inep.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

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Barbara Nowacka, the Polish Minister of Education, expressed that behavior grades are outdated, yet she does not plan to remove them from schools, causing confusion among educators.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Katri Smitt: A Parent's View on the Five-Point Grading System

Katri Smitt shares her perspective as a parent on the implications of abandoning numerical grading in Estonia.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

MARTIN EHALA โŸฉ Education officials should be sent to school

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research proposed the partial elimination of numerical grading in primary and basic schools, highlighting a disconnect between officials and practitioners.

Mar 9 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province supports distribution of 'imperfect agricultural products', the first in the nation... 'Please call them valuable agricultural products'

Gyeonggi Province has launched a distribution support program for 'valuable agricultural products', which are those that do not meet grading standards or have surface defects due to agricultural disasters but are still consumable.

Mar 8 โ€ข 01:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Education Experts Advocate for the Elimination of Numerical Grading in Schools

Education experts in Estonia support the elimination of numerical grading in schools, proposing a shift to verbal feedback for young students.

Mar 6 โ€ข 04:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

EDITORIAL โŸฉ 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.

Mar 3 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

HTM discusses the abolition of the five-point grading system

The Estonian Ministry of Education is planning to replace the five-point grading system with a more diverse verbal assessment system starting in 2035.

Mar 3 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Education Discusses Abolishing the Five-Point Grading System in Schools

Estonia's Ministry of Education plans to replace the five-point grading system with a more diverse assessment approach in primary schools starting in 2035.

Mar 3 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

New assessment in Polish schools? Unexpected decision from the Ministry of Education

The Polish Ministry of Education plans to introduce a functional assessment method to support inclusive education in schools, which will focus on understanding students' needs rather than replacing traditional grading.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Here is Tesfaye's to-do list: Epx, physical intervention, and grading scale

Denmark's Education Minister Mattias Tesfaye has a pressing agenda despite the political lull, focusing on reforms and upcoming proposals.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The Right Wing Fears a New MEN Idea. 'They Want to Monitor the Family'

A new proposal from the Polish Ministry of Education aims to identify schoolchildren facing difficulties instead of grading their knowledge, which has raised concerns from conservative figures who believe it represents an invasion of family privacy.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Reacting to the use of AI in exam grading: - Can weaken academic integrity

Students at the University of Bergen express concerns regarding the use of AI in the grading process, claiming it may bias the assessment of their exam papers.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Here, young people rate the grades

Sweden is overhauling its grading system once again, set to take effect in 2028, replacing the traditional A-F scale with a new 1-10 scale, eliminating the failing grade of F.

Feb 8 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: BDP from Friday, February 6, 2026

The Brazilian Central Bank is awaiting a report from BRB regarding the reintegration of R$ 5 billion, while various local news stories cover diverse topics from ENEM grading changes to a significant lottery win.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Daily Summary #1852: Iran and the US discuss nuclear agreement; What has changed in the 2025 Enem essay correction; Winter Olympics begin with controversy

Iran and the US meet to discuss a nuclear agreement following military threats, while changes to the 2025 Enem essay grading are outlined, and the Winter Olympics are marred by controversy including discussions on controversial topics.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Enem: candidates claim they were harmed by changes in essay correction

Candidates of the Enem exam express concerns about being negatively impacted by new essay grading changes, as illustrated by a student's unexpected score drop.

Feb 6 โ€ข 00:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 South of Minas Thursday, February 5, 2026

The article discusses several topics, including a cancelled meeting on ethics that highlighted Fachin's isolation, funding increases for staff, and changes in grading rules for the Enem exam, amidst criticisms of a proposal to restrict children's participation in carnival celebrations.

Feb 5 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

EXCLUSIVE: Confidential documents show that the 2025 Enem essay correction followed 'rules' different from previous years

Confidential documents reveal discrepancies in the grading of the 2025 Enem essays, leading to significantly lower scores for some students despite consistent performance in previous years.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Health Insurance Regional Subscribers to Implement Proportional Premium System Based on Assets

The National Health Insurance Corporation plans to implement a proportional insurance premium system based on the assets of regional subscribers, aiming to replace the current grading system with a fairer assessment methodology.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Simona Mohamsson on Resignations: 'Not Surprising'

Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson commented on the resignations of three prominent members, stating that it's understandable as they consider their roles before the upcoming election, and announced a new grading system eliminating failing grades.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Grade F is abolished - but it will take time

Sweden plans to replace the current grading system, which has been criticized for unfairness and inflation, with a new 10-point scale that excludes a harsh failing grade, F.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The government introduces a new grading system - F is abolished

The Swedish government has announced the introduction of a new grading system in 2028, replacing the current F to A scale with a 1 to 10 scale that lacks a clear failing grade.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The F Grade is Eliminated - But It Will Take Time

The government is abolishing the F grade to give more students a better chance to succeed in school, despite the new grading system taking some time to implement.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

What if the exam was the fairest?

The article discusses the challenges and fairness of traditional exams in secondary education, as experienced by a philosophy teacher who navigates the grading system for her students.

Jan 3 โ€ข 01:22 UTC

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