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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The MIR Association demands an audit of the 2026 exam: 'It was a complete chaos'

The MIR Association in Spain is calling for an audit of the 2026 exam due to complaints of severe administrative issues and a lack of fairness during the process.

Mar 3 • 16:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Women engineers sponsor 35 Bayelsa students for UTME

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria sponsored 35 students in Bayelsa State to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at no cost, supporting female participation in engineering.

Mar 3 • 00:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The President of Private Schools on the New Application System / There Are Serious Errors, the Minister Should Admit Failures and Not Entrust Student Admissions to an Automated System This Year

The head of the Association of Private Schools in Slovakia critiques the new student application system, highlighting serious errors that could impact admissions.

Mar 2 • 16:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Father of Hong Kong Democracy Activist Sentenced to Imprisonment for Violating National Security Law, Daughter Criticizes as 'Guilt by Association'

The father of a wanted Hong Kong democracy activist was sentenced to eight months in prison for attempting to withdraw funds linked to his daughter's education policy, amid ongoing political repression under the national security law.

Feb 27 • 09:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Alumni seek 70-year-old Ekiti school return to original site

The Alumni Association of Egbeoba High School is urging the Nigerian Federal Government to restore the school to its original location, which was changed 23 years ago.

Feb 27 • 00:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Alumni seek 70-year-old Ekiti school’s return to old site

The Alumni Association of Egbeoba High School in Ekiti, Nigeria, has requested the Federal Government to restore the school to its former location, citing negative impacts from its previous relocation.

Feb 26 • 12:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Tag Rugby Association Established, President Kim Dae-soo: 'We will create a culture of studying while playing rugby'

The Korea Tag Rugby Association was founded with the aim of popularizing tag rugby, emphasizing a lower barrier to entry and promoting it as a safe sport for children.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A whole deer is being butchered during home economics class in Rantasalmi – previously, the school made hamburgers from a hare

Students at a home economics class in Rantasalmi, Finland, are butchering a deer donated by a local hunting association, viewing it as a natural part of cooking and food education.

Feb 24 • 09:44 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Self-service checkouts and increased automation exacerbate the problem

The chairman of the Electricians' Teachers' Association in Iceland emphasizes the urgent need to double the number of electrical graduates to meet soaring demand and address a significant skills shortage exacerbated by automation in the sector.

Feb 22 • 12:38 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 13:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO AND GALLERY: 142-gram hand-built cars raced in Viljandi

A car race featuring lightweight hand-built cars took place in Viljandi, Estonia, organized by the Estonian Teachers Association.

Feb 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kyung Hee Cyber University Obtains 'AA Grade' in Content Quality Certification by the Korean U-Learning Association

Kyung Hee Cyber University achieved an 'AA grade' in content quality certification for six new courses developed for the 2025 academic year as evaluated by the Korean U-Learning Association.

Feb 19 • 01:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Souliotis appointed president of the Committee at the Academy of Pharmacy of the Hellenic Pharmaceutical Industry Association (PEF)

Kyriakos Souliotis has been appointed as the president of the Advisory Committee at the Academy of Pharmacy by Greece’s Ministry of Education.

Feb 18 • 18:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo to support special needs schools, hails teachers’ sacrifice

The Edo State Government has praised the efforts of the Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers and has committed to ongoing support for special needs education in the state.

Feb 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NANS warns politicians over shady campus projects

The National Association of Nigerian Students cautions public officials against misusing constituency funds for dubious projects in academic institutions.

Feb 17 • 01:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Association of Shipbrokers (H.S.A.): Message of unity and perspective

At the traditional New Year’s event of the Association of Shipbrokers (H.S.A.), chairman Yiannis Kotzias addressed the challenges of the green transition in shipping and geopolitical developments.

Feb 15 • 08:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Association of Interns and Residents Opposes Hasty Medical School Expansion and Calls for Re-Discussion Table

Interns and residents in South Korea demand a re-evaluation of the government's plan to increase medical school admissions by 3,342 over five years, starting with 490 in 2027.

Feb 13 • 08:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Association of Medical School Professors Opposes Increase in Medical School Enrollment... "Adjust Enrollment Numbers to Reduce Expansion"

The Association of Medical School Professors in South Korea is opposing the government's proposal to increase medical school enrollment, advocating instead for adjustments to existing enrollment numbers until current students graduate.

Feb 13 • 08:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The MIR Association of Spain demands a "independent and public" audit of the MIR 2026 process from the Ministry of Health

The MIR Association of Spain has called for an independent audit of the MIR 2026 exam process, citing significant mismanagement and irregularities that have harmed its integrity.

Feb 12 • 18:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Minister, Manitoba School Boards Association react to Tumbler Ridge shooting

Officials in Manitoba are responding to the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., emphasizing the importance of school safety and emergency preparedness.

Feb 12 • 00:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The High Court of Justice of Madrid admits a legal challenge against the university center of the Bar Association

The High Court of Justice of Madrid has accepted a legal challenge from the Madrid Socialist Party against the approval of a university center linked to the Bar Association of Madrid.

Feb 9 • 10:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Opening a New Path in Korean Language Education

A new white paper documenting 38 years of the National Korean Language Teachers' Association has been published, highlighting its significant impact on Korean language education.

Feb 9 • 09:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Language teachers concerned about the focus on English in language choices

The Finnish Association of Language Teachers expresses concern over the increasing focus on English in students' language choices, leading to a decline in the popularity of other foreign languages.

Feb 9 • 08:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Silent Enemy

The article discusses the detrimental impact of electronic devices on children, particularly their association with attention deficit disorders.

Feb 8 • 06:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

US varsity honours Nigerian student

Mary Adesina, a Nigerian doctoral student at the University of Houston, has been awarded the International Fellowship by the American Association of University Women for her significant contributions to cancer research.

Feb 7 • 00:08 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Mother criticizes the preschool in Haparanda: 'Received a chair to the head'

A mother has criticized a Haparanda preschool for safety issues and excessive group sizes, leading to a municipal fine of 99,000 kronor, which the Montessori association is appealing.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Boo-seop appointed as the head of the Central University Alumni Association

On December 5, Kim Boo-seop was inaugurated as the 17th president of the Central University Alumni Association during a meeting held at the university in Seoul, where he emphasized the importance of connecting alumni and society.

Feb 6 • 02:18 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The private vocational training sector sees the anti-fraternity decree as unnecessary: 'It is interventionist'

The private vocational training association Acade argues that the government's new decree is unnecessary and claims that the sector's growth is driven by laws the government previously approved.

Feb 5 • 03:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Alumni unveil digital initiative at school’s 70th anniversary

The Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School Old Girls Association launched a digital initiative as part of their 70th anniversary celebrations, which also included mentorship programs and community outreach activities.

Feb 4 • 02:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

How teachers, parents, educators and parties react to proposals from Mette Frederiksen

The president of the Danish Teachers' Association, Gordon Ørskov Madsen, expresses enthusiasm for Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's proposal to limit class sizes to 14 students for grades 0-3.

Feb 3 • 22:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Top teachers union under fire as lawmakers push to strip union of unique federal charter: 'Lost their way'

The National Education Association faces scrutiny and potential revocation of its unique federal charter due to its opposition to the Trump administration and allegations of supporting far-left initiatives.

Feb 3 • 15:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Teachers union president calls Trump a ‘dictator’ on unearthed call with Antifa-linked group

Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, faces backlash after labeling former President Trump a 'dictator' during a call with a left-wing activist group.

Feb 2 • 19:01 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"The Complaints That Schools Are Crumbling, I Have Known as Long as I Can Remember"

Sebastian Guggolz, the new head of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association, discusses the decline in book purchases among citizens and the crisis of cultural competence.

Feb 2 • 11:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"It’s not good for people to be constantly spilling wine like this"

The chairman of the National Association of Senior Citizens expresses surprise over increased alcohol consumption among the elderly, highlighting the need for awareness and education about the dangers of alcohol.

Jan 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Unearthed filing shows top teachers union funneling millions to far left orgs: 'Social justice unionism'

A federal labor filing reveals that the National Education Association has directed millions in union funds to far-left activist groups and social justice organizations.

Jan 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Moncloa denounces the Ayuso Government for authorizing the university center of the Madrid Bar Association

The Moncloa government has denounced the Ayuso government for authorizing a university center associated with the Madrid Bar Association, deeming the authorization a very serious precedent.

Jan 16 • 09:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Easier for the chairman after a three-hour meeting

Magnús Þór Jónsson, chairman of the Teachers' Association of Iceland, expressed optimism after a lengthy meeting with Minister Inga Sæland, lasting over three hours.

Jan 14 • 21:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Teachers union slams 'Trump regime,' claims ICE murdered Minneapolis agitator in message to supporters

The National Education Association's activist group criticized the Trump administration and ICE, alleging responsibility for the death of an anti-ICE activist in Minneapolis, while calling for community solidarity against perceived assaults on their communities.

Jan 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

“It is critical to see when an entire federal state shuts down”

Heinz-Peter Meidinger from the German Teachers' Association criticizes the increasing school closures due to snow and icy conditions, arguing for regional decision-making over statewide shutdowns.

Jan 12 • 13:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hopes for Stability to Finally Be Achieved in the Ministry and Demolition in Grindavík

The head of the Teachers' Association of Iceland urges the new Minister of Education not to seek quick fixes for school issues, hoping for stability in the ministry after a tumultuous year.

Jan 10 • 11:44 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The Tady a teď Association raised enough money for its rescue. After a cyber attack, it will focus on education

The Tady a teď Association has successfully raised funds for its recovery following a cyber attack and plans to concentrate on awareness initiatives.

Jan 9 • 05:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: The Youngest Candidate for District Administrator

Eighteen-year-old Michail Alexiou from Dachau is running for district administrator for the Amper district association of the Left Party, focusing on youth and education policies.

Jan 7 • 09:10 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"If we want to maintain prosperity, we need more performance orientation"

The head of the Philologists' Association warns that without significant improvements in education, Germany's position will destabilize, noting political tendencies towards austerity rather than concrete support for the 'German educational language.'

Jan 5 • 12:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Pilgrimage to Jasna Góra. They prayed for the presence of religious lessons in schools

On December 30, members and supporters of the Association of Lay Catechists made a pilgrimage to Jasna Góra to pray for the presence of religious education in schools.

Dec 31 • 14:52 UTC

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