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The Lithuanian Supreme Administrative Court (LVAT) rejected the Ministry's request to delay the implementation of increased Lithuanian language lessons in minority schools until September 2026.

The Mexican Ministry of Economy has partnered with Ceneval to create specialized micro-credentials aimed at enhancing the professionalization of the logistics sector.

Greece's Ministry of Education announces the schedule for the State Language Proficiency Certificate exams and the application timeline for candidates.

The Estonian Ministry of Education plans to commence operations in a new building for Tõnismäe State Gymnasium in Tallinn by 2030, with construction set to start by 2028.

Brazil's Ministry of Education reported a significant increase in high school vocational enrollments, but this includes short-duration courses that do not meet the national goals for technical education.

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.

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.

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

A court in Maranhão has prohibited the municipality of São Luís from conducting new selection processes for temporary teaching positions due to a civil action from the Public Ministry of Maranhão.

The Polish Ministry of Education has announced plans to restrict smartphone use among primary school students as part of new guidelines.

Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Education has partnered with the National Population Commission to integrate birth registration data into the school enrolment process for better educational planning.

The Polish Minister of Education, Barbara Nowacka, clarified that there will be no return to previous homework policies, emphasizing the importance of parental and tutor roles in education.

The South Korean Ministry of the Interior has decided to exclude Deoksoo Elementary School from candidate sites for the Democracy Memorial Hall due to concerns over the educational environment of the students.

The Polish Ministry of Education is working on implementing functional assessment as a method to support inclusive education, though teachers express concerns about the practicality of the changes.

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has called for the Ministry of Education to create comprehensive policies aimed at fostering human rights-friendly school environments.

The Brazilian state of Acre is set to receive funding for the construction of two new indigenous schools as part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Education (MEC) to build 117 schools across 14 states.

The Polish Ministry of Education is promoting the 'Compass of Tomorrow 2026' reform, which includes discussions on the potential reinstatement of mandatory homework in schools.

Health education attendance in Polish schools is around 30%, raising concerns about its future following significant parental withdrawals from classes.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Education is offering scholarships to foreign students to encourage their integration into the Lithuanian labor market and improve their Lithuanian language skills.

The South Korean Ministry of Education is set to launch an online platform designed to support basic academic assessments and personalized learning for students, although there are concerns that it may lead to the expansion of standardized testing resembling the previous national assessments.

The Israeli Ministry of Education has cancelled classes for tomorrow due to the ongoing war in Iran, instead conducting remote sessions focused on educational discourse and emotional processing related to Purim celebrations.

Estonia's Ministry of Education has clarified that Russian-language vocational education will remain possible under specific conditions despite the primary language of instruction being Estonian.

The Israeli Ministry of Education has announced the cancellation of all physical educational activities across the country until further notice, including special education programs and extracurricular activities.

The Japanese Ministry of Education announced a 12.4 billion yen funding for the Tokyo University of Science, now recognized as a top-tier research university, while expressing regret about its designation as a dual-use entity by China.

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.

The Finnish Ministry of Finance projects significant budget cuts of between 8 to 11 billion euros, impacting various sectors including education and pensions.

A recent survey shows that a majority of Poles support making health education a mandatory subject in schools, prompting a response from the Polish Ministry of Education.

The Polish Ministry of Education has unveiled a bill aimed at restricting children's access to social media, highlighting the need to protect young people from the harms of internet use.

The Public Ministry of the Federal District has requested that the Military Police investigate an incident where students were forced to do push-ups at a civic-military school.

Slovakia's Ministry of Education has launched a new electronic application system for high schools, designed to simplify the admission process.

The South Korean government has released draft ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in universities amidst growing concerns over academic dishonesty related to AI.

Piret Rips has been appointed as the new director of the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (MUBA) following a public competition conducted by the Ministry of Education and Research.

The Estonian Ministry of Education plans further revisions to the national curricula, initially updated in 2023, focusing on elective course volumes and assessment methods.

Japan's Ministry of Education has instructed schools to remove topics on pregnancy and abortion from their 'Life Safety Education' curriculum, aimed at preventing sexual violence among students.

Japan's Ministry of Education is implementing 'Life Safety Education' to prevent children from becoming victims or perpetrators of sexual violence, emphasizing respect and awareness.

Five individuals have been indicted by the Public Ministry for irregularities in the public bidding process for rural school transportation in Uberaba, Brazil.

The Indian government has ordered the removal of a controversial NCERT social science textbook from social media and digital platforms following a Supreme Court directive.

Barbara Nowacka honored Ewa Drobek with the Medal of the National Education Commission for her remarkable achievement as a finalist in the Global Teacher Prize 2026.

The Latvian Ministry of Education has initiated an internal inspection related to procurement practices in the IT sector following public criticism.

Greece's education ministry has established a new admissions framework for public Onassis schools, ensuring that 60% of students come from the local community and outlining geographic zones.

A teachers' union in Poland is calling for a 15% increase in minimum salary rates for educators and the removal of discriminatory clauses regarding additional pay for difficult working conditions.

Former Czech officials Tomáš Fliegl and Šimon Stiburek have established a non-profit organization aimed at reforming higher education in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

Brazil has experienced its largest decline in basic education enrollments in nearly two decades, with a drop of 1 million students between 2024 and 2025.

The Polish Ministry of Education faces criticism and legal challenges over a new policy reducing religion classes to one hour per week.

The Polish Ministry of Education announces an additional 80 million PLN for student support following concerns over funding cuts impacting vocational training.

A new proposal by Brazil's Ministry of Education aims to decrease the in-person training requirements for future teachers, prompting critique from education specialists.

The article explains the process of determining the content of NCERT books in India, involving various committees and authorities.

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.

A new survey reveals that although health education is part of school curriculums in Poland, its mandatory status is being debated amidst contrasting views from educational and religious leaders.

The South Korean Ministry of Education aims to install solar power systems in 77% of public elementary, middle, and high schools by 2030 as part of the 'Sunshine School' project.