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National & Local

The Lithuanian Military Academy has published a national security textbook for 11th and 12th graders

The Lithuanian Military Academy has released a two-part textbook on national security fundamentals aimed at high school students, covering various aspects including security threats and the role of citizens in ensuring state security.

Mar 3 • 08:45 UTC
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National & Local

Conservatives Initiate A Meeting of the Seimas Education and Science Committee Regarding the Situation in Alytus

Lithuanian conservatives are calling for a parliamentary committee meeting to investigate the management of a conflict at a school involving an ethics teacher accused of violence against students.

Mar 2 • 12:04 UTC
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National & Local

Back to school for Internet users: why cold records do not prove that there is no global warming

A Lithuanian internet user has expressed skepticism about global warming, pointing to recent cold records, despite scientific evidence to the contrary.

Feb 28 • 08:03 UTC
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National & Local

BNS Sprint: Thursday Events in Brief

Lithuanian Defense Minister evaluates the country's defense policy while police begin inquiries into an incident at a school in Alytus, amid extended EU sanctions against Belarus, US-Ukrainian negotiations in Geneva, and North Korea's favorable stance towards the US.

Feb 26 • 15:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

How much does education cost in different types of Lithuanian schools?

A new database from the organization 'Education #1' offers insight into the costs associated with educating students in various types of Lithuanian schools, revealing that pro gymnasiums are the most cost-effective.

Feb 26 • 12:58 UTC
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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
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National & Local

The distances were not forgotten: Lithuanians celebrated Užgavėnės in America according to grandparents' traditions

Lithuanians in Colorado celebrated the Užgavėnės festival according to their traditional customs, marking the eighth anniversary of the event hosted by a Lithuanian school.

Feb 24 • 10:54 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 09:52 UTC
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National & Local

Lithuanian School Changes Its Approach to Montessori in Europe

A Lithuanian school is adopting a new perspective on Montessori education in response to discussions about quality education for all children.

Feb 24 • 06:38 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
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National & Local

The head of the largest school in Lithuania: education cannot just be about hunting for top scores

D. Žvirdauskas, head of KTU Engineering Lyceum and the Lithuanian School Leaders Association, emphasizes that education should not solely focus on achieving high scores.

Feb 19 • 10:18 UTC
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National & Local

Cold Snap in Lithuania: When Can Children Skip School?

Lithuanian officials are monitoring extreme cold temperatures that could affect school attendance, particularly advising on when students may not need to attend due to severe frost.

Feb 17 • 07:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Double mourning at school: two respected teachers died over the weekend

Two respected teachers from a Lithuanian gymnasium passed away over the weekend, leading to an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and students.

Feb 12 • 10:18 UTC
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National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes to allow the International American School in Vilnius to lease public property for up to 99 years

The Lithuanian government has approved a proposal to allow the International American School in Vilnius to lease public property for educational purposes for a term of up to 99 years.

Feb 8 • 15:55 UTC
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Sports

Rae Sports School secured a semifinal spot in the Baltic League for the third consecutive year

Rae Sports School has secured a spot in the semifinals of the Baltic women's volleyball league for the third consecutive year after defeating the Lithuanian U-18 team.

Feb 8 • 13:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The goal of the heads of national minority schools is to teach children to live in Lithuania

K. Liaskovskaja, a dedicated teacher at Vilnius 'Žara' Gymnasium, focuses on educating children from national minorities to integrate and thrive in Lithuanian society, drawing from her experience over the past three decades in the same school where she grew up.

Feb 3 • 10:01 UTC

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