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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Plateau University sanctions 76 students over exam malpractice

Plateau University in Nigeria has sanctioned 76 students for engaging in examination malpractice during the recent semester exams.

Mar 17 • 10:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"The teachers are alert." Hepatitis affects education in schools

Schools in Czechia are facing challenges in educational delivery due to hepatitis outbreaks, raising concern among teachers and parents.

Mar 17 • 10:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How a popsicle stick bridge can support over 430 kg? Understand the concepts of engineering

A group of five students from São José do Rio Preto constructed a popsicle stick bridge capable of supporting over 430 kg, highlighting key engineering principles.

Mar 17 • 10:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Bathing Crisis in Germany: Who Keeps the Children Afloat?

Swimming pools in Germany are closing due to financial constraints faced by local municipalities, raising concerns about children's swimming skills and education.

Mar 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reflection of the 2025 Enem Writing Exam Made Available to Candidates

Inep has released the detailed correction of the 2025 Enem writing exam for candidates to review their performance.

Mar 17 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Inep releases scores of practice students for Enem 2025; see how to check

Inep has released the results for students who took the Enem exam as practice candidates in 2025, available for consultation on the Participant Page.

Mar 17 • 10:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Education and Youth Agency is purchasing travel organization services for millions

The Estonian Education and Youth Agency is seeking to contract travel services for both domestic and international trips, with the aim of facilitating various travel-related needs.

Mar 17 • 10:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HARKU VALD: Minister of Defense Pevkur, why is the state leaving thousands of students without a national defense camp this year?

A local official criticizes Estonia's Minister of Defense for the lack of national defense camps for high school students, citing a decline in national defense education despite increased funding.

Mar 17 • 09:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Gratuity now 2.5 million... A big gift from the Yogi government to the aided school staff in UP

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has increased the gratuity limit for teachers and staff at aided secondary schools to 2.5 million rupees from 2 million.

Mar 17 • 09:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Schools function the same as 100 years ago, children are perceived as products, says inclusion expert

In a recent discussion, education equality expert Taylor Delhagen highlighted the outdated nature of educational systems, emphasizing their focus on treating students as mere products rather than holistic beings.

Mar 17 • 09:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hundreds of millions will go to Prague schools, but also to train connections in the north of the metropolis

Significant funding is allocated for improvements to educational facilities and public transport in Prague.

Mar 17 • 09:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Nawrocki's Collaborator Criticizes MEN's Decision. "Scandalous Situation"

A critic on Radio Zet highlights public discontent with the Ministry of Education's handling of educational reforms, particularly regarding homework policies.

Mar 17 • 09:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

After the Dismissal of the Director Who Disparaged the Forest Brothers, Tondiraba Vocational School Has Undergone Major Reform

Tondiraba Vocational School has undergone significant changes following the dismissal of its controversial director, Sergei Ptšjolkin.

Mar 17 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Liis Randmer Becomes Director of Nõo Kindergarten Krõll

Liis Randmer has been appointed as the director of Nõo Kindergarten Krõll, succeeding Kristi Voore.

Mar 17 • 09:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Season of Growth, Blooming the Flower of Learning: Wonkwang Digital University’s Lifelong Education Center to Recruit Students for the Spring Semester of 2026

Wonkwang Digital University's Lifelong Education Center is recruiting new students for its 2026 spring semester from March 23 to April 26, offering over 30 courses focused on various specialized fields.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ahn Jin-gul, Director of the People's Economic Research Institute, Donates 30 Million Won to His Alma Mater, Chung-Ang University

Ahn Jin-gul has donated 30 million won to Chung-Ang University as part of a ceremony to support the development of his alma mater.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

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.

Mar 17 • 09:22 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Chad, the Disarray and Difficulties of a Striking Teacher Without Salary

In Chad, teachers have not received salaries since February 2026 due to a strike demanding the implementation of a specific status decree and improvement of allowances.

Mar 17 • 09:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Education: What applies to holy images in courts and the Ethics lesson in schools

The Greek Ministry of Education reaffirms its stance on the presence of holy images in courtrooms and the Ethics curriculum in schools amid legal challenges.

Mar 17 • 09:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

If information about the copy check is shared... CBSE issues warning, legal action may follow

The CBSE has issued strict directives forbidding teachers involved in the evaluation of Class 10 and Class 12 board exam answer scripts from sharing information on social media.

Mar 17 • 09:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Seimas is inclined to support L. Kasčiūnas' 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.

Mar 17 • 09:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What Business Can Offer Education: Opportunities Are Much Greater Than We Can Imagine

A recent educational forum in Lithuania emphasized the significant collaboration opportunities between the business sector and education.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Veronika Montvydienė recalls difficult childhood experiences: "We were afraid"

Veronika Montvydienė shares her struggles during childhood regarding the pressure to meet expectations and the sense of separation from adults.

Mar 17 • 08:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Candidate Ahn Min-seok's Election Committee Files Complaint Against Education Public Workers' Union

Ahn Min-seok's campaign committee has filed a complaint against the Education Public Workers' Union in Gyeonggi Province for alleged violations of the Public Election Act.

Mar 17 • 08:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

LS: Mikkeli plans to start fining parents of daycare children

The city of Mikkeli intends to implement fines for parents of daycare children who reserve care times but do not utilize them.

Mar 17 • 08:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Amazing Achievement of Government School Children in Aligarh: Creating a Flying Model Inspired by the 'UF-22 Raptor'

Students from a government school in a small village in Aligarh have created a flying model inspired by the 'UF-22 Raptor', challenging common perceptions about educational resources in such institutions.

Mar 17 • 08:47 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Report: Schools Lack Measures Against Violence and Threats

A report indicates that one in four teachers feels their school is minimally addressing issues of violence, threats, and harassment among students.

Mar 17 • 08:41 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Report: Schools Lack Measures Against Violence and Threats

A new report highlights that more than a quarter of teachers believe their schools are not adequately addressing violence, threats, and harassment.

Mar 17 • 08:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tampere prohibits face covering in schools and kindergartens following other Finnish cities' examples

The city of Tampere, Finland, is preparing guidelines to prohibit face-covering garments in schools and kindergartens, likely to be enforced in the fall.

Mar 17 • 08:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

High competition as applications open for fall education

The application period for university courses starting in the fall has opened, with indications of high competition and interest as last year's record numbers are expected to continue.

Mar 17 • 08:12 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

"Strict Kari": Will be able to expel students for four weeks

Norwegian Education Minister proposes a four-week expulsion period for students who engage in violence or threats against classmates.

Mar 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Forest Service invites schools to replace phone calls with birdsong

The Forest Service of Lithuania has launched an educational initiative encouraging schools to replace traditional phone ringing with birdsong in celebration of International Day of Forests.

Mar 17 • 07:44 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The government will be able to move students out of the class without consent

The Norwegian government proposes allowing schools to temporarily remove students from classes without consent, aiming to improve safety and learning.

Mar 17 • 07:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Do Dads of Disabled Children Do Enough? Kenya Study Points to Misunderstood Ways of Caring

A study explores the involvement of fathers in the education of children with disabilities in Kenya, highlighting the influence of societal norms on their engagement.

Mar 17 • 07:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Who and why are blocking the inclusion of ASPAITE in EKPA

The article discusses the obstacles faced by the integration of ASPAITE into EKPA, primarily due to opposition from appointed members of the governing committee of the school.

Mar 17 • 07:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nutrition for Children: What Schoolchildren Should Have in Their Lunchbox

The article discusses the importance of proper nutrition for schoolchildren, highlighting the lack of breakfast and healthy snacks among many children in Frankfurt.

Mar 17 • 07:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Another School in the Capital Will Become More Modern: Architectural Competition for Reconstruction Announced

Vilnius aims to modernize schools, ensuring quality learning environments close to home by renovating existing institutions like Medeinos Primary School.

Mar 17 • 07:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ivo Visak: the after-school program does not solve the issues of artificial intelligence and education

Ivo Visak argues that after-school programs are not the solution to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence in education and emphasizes the need for a structured approach to technology in schools.

Mar 17 • 07:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Autonomy, trust and performance: Doing household chores in childhood brings real benefits, studies say

Children who actively participate in simple household chores from an early age tend to be successful in the future, as they develop important skills like self-confidence and planning.

Mar 17 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

14 Years Old and So Clever! The Boy in the Cylinder Line Shook the System

A 14-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur has gained attention for criticizing government indifference towards education and healthcare while waiting in a gas cylinder line during a crisis.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CBSE board exams canceled in 8 countries, how will results be made?

The CBSE has canceled board exams for 12th-grade students in eight Middle Eastern countries due to ongoing conflicts, raising concerns about how results will be assessed.

Mar 17 • 06:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EPKK and the Rural Affairs Committee invite schools and kindergartens to talk to children about agriculture on Thursday

The Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce, together with the Rural Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu, is encouraging all schools and kindergartens in Estonia to focus more on agriculture and food production.

Mar 17 • 06:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

LS: Mikkeli plans to start fining parents of kindergarten children

The city of Mikkeli intends to impose fines on parents of kindergarten children for unreported and unused care periods, addressing costs incurred by the city.

Mar 17 • 06:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

5 out of 100 elementary school students have experienced school violence

A recent survey indicated that 5% of elementary school students in South Korea reported experiencing school violence, marking the highest rate since 2018.

Mar 17 • 06:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian eighth graders participate in achievement tests

Lithuanian eighth graders are undergoing electronic achievement tests this year, designed according to national curricula and with specific assessment criteria.

Mar 17 • 06:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lithuanian eighth graders participate in achievement assessments

Eighth-grade students in Lithuania are participating in electronic achievement assessments designed to evaluate their skills in various subjects.

Mar 17 • 06:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Family Care Children and Youth to Receive Up to 2 Million Won in Self-Care Costs

Children and young adults who have sacrificed education and employment to care for sick family members can receive financial assistance of up to 2 million won under new regulations by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in South Korea.

Mar 17 • 05:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Free Classes for Making Terrariums and Habariums at Busan Democratic Park

Busan Democratic Park is offering free classes on making terrariums and habarimums as part of its cultural education program on November 4th.

Mar 17 • 05:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Severe Attack on School in Khomein

A school in Khomein, Iran has been attacked again, following a previous incident in Minab that resulted in the deaths of 163 schoolgirls.

Mar 17 • 05:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nutrition for Children: What Schoolchildren Should Have in Their Lunchboxes

Nutrition expert Claudia Müller discusses the importance of healthy meals for schoolchildren and the challenges many face in accessing nutritious food.

Mar 17 • 05:21 UTC

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