English class in SJC? 5 reasons to choose Wizard
The article outlines five reasons why the Wizard language school is a preferred choice for English learning in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
Vocational School Leader: With Estonian Language Education, We Send a Message to Primary Schools as Well
Estonian vocational schools will only accept students under Estonian-language programs starting next school year, aiming to send a message to transitioning primary schools.
Hendrik Agur: Transition Schools Should be Nationalized Even for a Time
Hendrik Agur advocates for the nationalization of transition schools in Estonia to promote Estonian-language education, particularly in the multicultural region of Ida-Virumaa.
Riga Ukrainian Secondary School has been accepting refugee children since 2014
The Riga Ukrainian Secondary School has been providing education to several hundred Ukrainian war refugees since 2014, teaching them in Latvian and addressing challenges in language comprehension.
Vilnius has prepared a plan to strengthen Lithuanian language education for national minorities, with a focus on elementary students
Vilnius is implementing a plan aimed at enhancing the Lithuanian language education for national minorities, prioritizing primary school students.
Mariupol City Council reports on fate of city's first Ukrainian-language school
The Mariupol City Council details the ongoing destruction of the city's first Ukrainian-language school, which remains in ruins following a bombing in March 2022.
A private spot will cost over 250,000 kroner. The Parliament ensures that students will have it at public schools.
The Norwegian Parliament is taking steps to preserve the English-language curriculum in Oslo public schools after an announcement that it would be discontinued, which has shocked students.
Inclusion: Deaf Student Inspires Classmates and Teachers to Learn Libras in Public School in Interior SP
A deaf student in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has inspired her peers and teachers to learn Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) to facilitate communication within her public school.
Supporting Children Who Have Just Arrived in Japan – Yokohama's 'Place'
Yokohama is providing support to children with foreign roots through Japanese language and lifestyle education to help them adjust smoothly to school life.
A Russian-speaking private school is being established in Turku - later, Chinese and Arabic may also be offered as languages of instruction
A new Russian-language private school is planned in Turku, Finland, with aims to expand language offerings in the future to include Chinese and Arabic.
Sensory vests and live sign language: how people with disabilities followed the parades in adapted spaces at Sapucaí
A samba school focused on inclusivity will open the Champions Parade this Saturday at the Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí, emphasizing diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Nawrocki's decision will affect school operations. What does it mean for students and teachers?
A recent decision by President Nawrocki will change the financial support structure for Ukrainian students in Polish schools starting March 5, impacting their free transportation and additional language classes.
Norway: Sign language may become an elective in secondary school
Norway's proposal to make sign language an elective subject in secondary schools is met with criticism from the Norwegian Deaf Association, which argues for its inclusion on par with Nynorsk to ensure all students learn the basics.
LLRA-KŠS Representatives in the Parliament Seek to Preserve Polish Schools in Regions
Representatives of the LLRA-KŠS in Lithuania are advocating for legislation that would ensure secondary education for ethnic minorities is provided in their native language in at least one school or class within local municipalities.
The Goal of the National Minority School Principal - to Teach Children to Live in Lithuania
Principal Konsuela Liaskovskaja emphasizes the importance of strengthening the Lithuanian language and maintaining ongoing dialogue among students, teachers, and parents in her school.
PARTIES VOX POPULI ⟩ Virve Linder: despite colossal sums, local youth still respond to state language address with «huh?»
A significant portion of students in an Estonian language course in Ida-Virumaa do not regularly attend, sparking a debate on the responsibilities of both the school and local authority.
To enhance Japanese language instruction, the government plans to change laws to make support staff official school employees
The Japanese Ministry of Education plans to revise regulations to officially designate Japanese language support assistants and native language support staff as school employees, aiming to strengthen education for students who require Japanese language instruction.
TOOMAS KRUUSIMÄGI ⟩ The leader shapes the school's values
The article discusses the important role of school leaders in the transition to Estonian language instruction.
"It's one of the best school systems in the world": our ranking of 37 British boarding schools for French students
More French families are opting to send their children to British boarding schools for higher educational excellence, as highlighted by a new ranking of institutions.
EDITRIAL: The War for Language
A school principal's attempts to integrate the Estonian language into the curriculum of schools in Ida-Virumaa have sparked a sharp conflict.
The language training at Ida-Viru vocational school takes students out of their comfort zones
Intensive Estonian language courses at Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center help students step out of their comfort zones, despite a minority not attending.
Language tweet. School boys's Word Web
The article discusses the 2023 anniversary of the Estonian language portal Sõnaveeb, highlighting its features and user statistics.
Ingar Dubolazov Appointed Director of Tallinn Central Russian High School
Ingar Dubolazov has been appointed as the new director of Tallinn Central Russian High School, effective from March 1.
School Director and Narva Mayor Clash over Estonian Language Courses
The conflict arises as the Estonian language courses at the Ida-Viru County vocational education center see low attendance, prompting school officials to appeal to parents for support.
One fifth of Ida-Viru vocational school students do not want to learn the Estonian language
Approximately one fifth of students at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center are regularly absent from Estonian language classes, prompting concerns from the school director and local officials.
A classroom for children who come from abroad not to fall behind: "It's a luxury; in one course they master the language or, if not, they defend themselves quite well"
A Madrid school is providing a special classroom to help immigrant children learn Spanish and integrate into the education system.
Not understanding a word. Forty children must repeat first grade at a school in Germany
In Germany, around forty children are required to repeat first grade due to language barriers.
Chris Selley: School shootings transcend Quebec’s language politics, Mr. Blanchet
The article discusses how issues of school shootings in Canada should be separated from Quebec's language politics, underscoring the importance of acknowledging the gravity of such events.
Spelling quiz like a school dictation. "Eliminator" waits at the end
A spelling quiz invites participants to test their skills, with a final question that could jeopardize their score.
20-year-old Carl Oscar Malm founded Finland's first school for the deaf in 1846 – revolutionized the lives of the deaf
Carl Oscar Malm is celebrated for establishing Finland's first school for the deaf, greatly improving educational access for the deaf community.
1st World Day of the Greek Language: The heart of the Greek Language beats at the Arsakeio College of Tirana
The Arsakeio Greek-Albanian College in Tirana celebrated the inaugural World Day of the Greek Language with a multifaceted school event highlighting the language's timelessness and global significance.
"Run away!" "Don't push!" Orders are flying in a Japanese language school to protect lives
A Japanese language school in Tochigi Prefecture emphasizes safety training through role-playing exercises for international trainees.
Armenia: The 'Greek Word of Yerevan' School Inaugurated – A Reference Point with the Support of the Pontians
The 'Greek Word of Yerevan' school has been inaugurated in Armenia, serving as a center for teaching the Greek language and culture with support from the local Pontian community.
The e-school bag has been supplemented with new Estonian language learning materials
The e-school bag now offers new Estonian language learning resources developed by a program at Tallinn University.
Tarcísio defends civic-military school monitor who wrote 'rest': 'Who doesn't make mistakes?'
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas defended a military monitor at a civic-military school who made Portuguese language errors during a class, questioning if anyone is without fault.
Ministry of Education: The language of instruction is not a criterion for restructuring the school network
The Ministry of Education emphasizes that the language of instruction should not be a criterion in the restructuring of the school network, urging local communities to reach a consensus amidst declining student numbers.
Spelling Quiz for the Second Half of the Day. Feel Like You're in a School Dictation!
This article introduces an interactive spelling quiz focused on differentiating between 'rz' and 'ż' in Polish.
Interpreted in Sign Language: One Year After the Mass Shooting at Risbergska
One year after the mass shooting at Campus Risbergska in Örebro, which resulted in the deaths of ten individuals and injuries to several others, SVT Nyheter Direkt features a live sign language broadcast meeting with students, staff, and police from the school.
Applicants to the Eastern Finland school have collapsed - only four children applied for first grade in Imatra
The number of applicants to the Eastern Finland school, specializing in Russian language and culture, has significantly decreased, with only four children applying for first grade in Imatra this year compared to 90 applicants in 2014.
Orthographic quiz like school dictation. There is one 'eliminator'
A new edition of the orthographic quiz is presented, featuring questions that may cause some uncertainties despite being at an easy level.
School as a Community. What the History of Non-Public Education Teaches Us
The article discusses how historical experiences of non-public education in Poland can provide insights and language for addressing current challenges faced by the Polish education system.
ABC Classes in NRW: Those Who Can Barely Speak German Should Attend Preschool
In North Rhine-Westphalia, a new initiative will introduce mandatory preschool classes for children with insufficient German language skills starting from the 2028/2029 school year to support their education.
Arabic as a curricular language at the Montale high school in Rome sparks political controversy
The Montale linguistic high school in Rome becomes the first school in the capital to offer Arabic as a third curricular language, igniting a political debate regarding the inclusion of non-European languages in education.
North Rhine-Westphalia: Those who do not speak German well enough must start school a year earlier
In North Rhine-Westphalia, children who do not demonstrate sufficient proficiency in German will now be required to begin school a year earlier, as emphasized by Education Minister Dorothee Feller and Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst.
The language of power is no longer the latinorum
The article discusses the trend among Italian parents to favor practical and straightforward education for their children as school registrations open, reflecting a shift away from Latin phrases and formalities.
Berlin High School Students Are Increasingly Reading Classics in Simplified Language
Berlin high school students are increasingly reading simplified versions of classics in German classes, raising questions about support for struggling readers versus a capitulation to complex works by Goethe and Schiller.
Inga wants a school with differentiation
Inga Sæland advocates for schools with differentiation to better support children whose first language is not Icelandic, citing the need for improvements in the Icelandic education system and looking to Finland for guidance.
Demand for School Education: Arabic for All
Jack Lang defends the inclusion of Arabic in French education, countering the far-right's labeling of the language as associated with terrorism by highlighting its cultural richness in France.
I had a great desire to become a sculptor, and sculpture speaks a second language; says Emerita Pansowová about leaving Slovakia
Sculptor Emerita Pansowová, who moved to Germany shortly after graduating from high school, discusses her artistic journey and current exhibition, 'Grey Gold: Touch' at the Gallery of the City of Bratislava, which is part of a long-term project exploring generations of female artists in Central Europe.
The operation of the Greek school in Tanzania has begun, watch the video
The Greek school in Tanzania has officially commenced operations, with a focus on teaching Greek culture and language in Africa.