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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

United Nations: Melania Trump leads UN Security Council as the first First Lady

Melania Trump made history by leading a UN Security Council session, focusing on children and education amid international conflict, amidst ongoing criticism for her role.

Mar 3 • 14:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VTEK Investigates Deputy Minister of Education and Science G. Grybauskas' Activities

An investigation is underway into Deputy Minister G. Grybauskas regarding his role in legislative changes affecting Lithuania's National Sports Council and its decision-making powers.

Mar 3 • 13:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK investigates the interests of Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Sports Giedrius Grybauskas

The VTEK is investigating the potential conflict of interest involving Deputy Minister Giedrius Grybauskas related to the National Sports Council law proposal he presented in Parliament.

Mar 3 • 13:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Melania Trump makes history, pushes for ‘peace through education’ amid Iran firestorm

Melania Trump made history by presiding over a UN Security Council meeting, advocating for 'peace through education' during escalating tensions in Iran.

Mar 2 • 20:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scandal at a New York university over a professor's reprehensible comments about her students

A professor at Hunter College made offensive remarks during a community education council meeting regarding the potential closure of schools, prompting outrage from students and parents.

Feb 28 • 11:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Kempfenhausen Gymnasium: New building for the boarding school by the lake

The Gymnasium Kempfenhausen in Germany will replace an aging building with a new dormitory for 66 boarding students following the approval from the local council.

Feb 27 • 09:25 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

They want to find a new location for the youth school

Reykjavík's city council has decided to look for a new site for a planned youth school in Laugardal, abandoning the previous proposal.

Feb 26 • 15:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stop the youth school in Laugardal

Plans to construct a new youth school in Laugardal have been halted by the Reykjavík City Council.

Feb 26 • 15:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Melania Trump to take the gavel at UN Security Council in historic first

Melania Trump is set to become the first sitting first lady to preside over the UN Security Council, focusing on peace through education.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Melania Trump to Chair UN Security Council Meeting on Global Peace

First Lady Melania Trump will chair a UN Security Council meeting focused on global peace and education, marking a historic moment as the first active American First Lady to do so.

Feb 26 • 13:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

As a result of parental pressure, the Limbazi municipality council changes plans for the reorganization of music and arts schools

Due to parental protests, the Limbazi municipality council has altered its initial plan for reorganizing music and arts schools, opting to establish two instead of one.

Feb 26 • 12:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Strengthening controls in La Concordia schools after teacher's murder

In response to the murder of a teacher, the Security Council of La Concordia has decided to increase police and military controls in local schools.

Feb 25 • 22:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Young people in Rautalampi municipality recruited as nicotine agents – this is how it affected snuff use in schools

In Rautalampi, Finland, young people serve as nicotine agents to educate their peers on the dangers of nicotine, leading to a reduction in tobacco use in schools.

Feb 25 • 17:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga City Council Meeting Interrupted After 10 Hours of Work

The Riga City Council meeting was interrupted after deputies bickered over various issues, including the restructuring of educational institutions and the closing of kindergartens.

Feb 25 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga City Council decides to close and reorganize several schools and kindergartens

The Riga City Council has approved a plan to close and reorganize multiple educational institutions in the city by 2026.

Feb 25 • 17:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kante: There are over five hundred available kindergarten places in Tallinn

Tallinn city council member Natalie Mets criticizes the city government's family policy, urging for funds to be directed toward building new kindergartens.

Feb 25 • 15:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga City Council refuses to evaluate collective submissions regarding the preservation of kindergartens

The Riga City Council rejected four collective submissions from residents requesting to preserve four kindergartens in the city.

Feb 25 • 14:43 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Several schools and kindergartens to be closed and reorganized in Riga; city council rejects residents' requests to preserve 4 kindergartens

In Riga, the city council has announced the closure of 10 kindergartens due to a significant drop in the number of children.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga will close 10 municipal kindergartens; the city council rejects residents' request to maintain 4 kindergartens

The Riga city council will close 10 kindergartens due to declining birth rates and parent complaints have been dismissed.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Several educational institutions will be closed and reorganized in Riga; the council rejects residents' requests to maintain 4 'kindergartens'

The Riga city council will close ten kindergartens due to a significant decline in child enrollment, rejecting community requests to save four of them.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga is preparing to close 10 municipal kindergartens; the council rejects residents' request to keep 4 "gardens"

The Riga municipality plans to close 10 kindergartens due to a significant decline in the number of children, amidst opposition claims that these decisions were made without their involvement.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Student Accessible: Debates Like Those by the Prime Minister Shouldn't Happen in Schools

Patrik Prístupný, the head of the Student Council of Universities in Slovakia, criticizes school debates conducted by politicians without opposition and the normalization of vulgar behavior in political discourse.

Feb 25 • 07:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Vote of No Confidence Demonstrates the Incompetence of the Vaka Majority

Student council representatives from Röskva claim that the Vaka majority acted irresponsibly by proposing a no-confidence vote against the university rector based on incorrect information.

Feb 24 • 23:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

City Award: Youth Prize Goes to SMV of Dachau-South Secondary School

The student body of Dachau-South Secondary School was awarded the main prize at the Dachau Youth Award 2025 for their impactful community initiatives.

Feb 24 • 08:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The debate on the regulation of private online vocational training opens a rift in the Education Council of Catalonia

A debate over the regulation of private online vocational training in Catalonia highlights divisions between business associations and the Generalitat, unions, and families.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

National Education Council discusses rules for the use of AI in schools and universities

A commission from Brazil's National Education Council is formulating guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in educational institutions, slated for a vote in March.

Feb 24 • 01:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A large part of the increased registration fee will go to pay the expense bill of the University of Iceland

The Student Council of the University of Iceland has filed a motion of no confidence against the rector due to a proposed increase in the registration fee.

Feb 23 • 23:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

National Education Council sets date to vote on rules for the use of artificial intelligence in schools

The National Education Council of Brazil is set to vote on rules regarding the use of artificial intelligence in schools on March 16, 2023, after an extensive debate involving various stakeholders.

Feb 23 • 21:11 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 18:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Sign Language in Preschool: Heated Debate in Umeå City Council

A heated debate in Umeå's city council centered on ensuring competency in sign language within local preschools following personnel changes at a specific preschool.

Feb 23 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rector issues a statement regarding the no-confidence motion

Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir, the rector of the University of Iceland, defends her position against a no-confidence motion proposed by student council members due to rising registration fees.

Feb 23 • 16:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dispute in Baierbrunn: Who is to blame for the standstill at the school?

A community council in Baierbrunn is alarmed over delays in the construction of a new elementary school due to bureaucratic setbacks with necessary approvals.

Feb 22 • 13:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The committee supports the plan to significantly increase municipal support for the Riga Marathon

The Education, Culture, and Sports Committee of the Riga City Council has approved a plan to increase funding for the Riga Marathon to 300,000 euros.

Feb 22 • 09:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Commission reviews the applications of 20 teachers who will take the written and practical exam for candidates to be members of the National Electoral Council

Twenty university professors have been nominated to create written and practical tests for candidates seeking to become members of Ecuador's National Electoral Council.

Feb 21 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Education Council sees six possible changes to the exam system, including the complete abandonment of the VBE

The Education Council in Lithuania is discussing six potential changes to the exam system, though most members oppose the complete abandonment of state exams (VBE).

Feb 20 • 12:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Narva City Council approved a city budget of 134 million euros

The Narva City Council has approved a budget of 134 million euros for this year, which includes plans for new educational institutions and the expansion of the central square.

Feb 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

When does the Easter break end? This is how long students in basic education will be off

The Easter break for basic education students in Mexico will officially start on March 30, 2025, but classes will be suspended earlier on March 27 due to a Technical Council meeting.

Feb 19 • 18:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The salary dispute of a small school reached the labor inspectorate

Teachers at Võhma School, which underwent a leadership change last year, have asked the local council's audit committee to evaluate the legality of the new management's actions and work organization.

Feb 19 • 14:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Teacher Denied Leave for Daughter's Wedding, Case Reaches Legislative Council

A case involving a teacher denied leave for their daughter's wedding has escalated to the Bihar Legislative Council due to complex leave rules in SC-ST welfare department schools.

Feb 19 • 10:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kristiinankaupunki has dismissed education director Maarit Söderlund for the third time - received a new one from Kyyjärvi

The city council of Kristiinankaupunki has dismissed education director Maarit Söderlund for the third time amid allegations of poor management and misuse of city funds.

Feb 18 • 13:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government has updated the State Progress Council

The Lithuanian government has restructured the State Progress Council to include more representatives from civil organizations and experts in various fields.

Feb 18 • 11:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government will approve a new composition of the State Progress Council

The Lithuanian government is set to refresh the membership of the State Progress Council by including more representatives from civic organizations and experts in defense and education.

Feb 18 • 04:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rumors of Paper Leak Before UP Board Exams, Council Issues Warning

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh board examinations, the state education council has issued a warning against false rumors of a paper leak circulating on social media.

Feb 18 • 03:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

HEI, NERDC seek emergency response education in schools

The Health Emergency Initiative and the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council are planning to incorporate emergency response education into Nigerian school curricula to enhance student preparedness for emergencies.

Feb 18 • 00:36 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

No Expectation of Changes to Preschool Proposals in City Council

Iceland's city council is unlikely to change its proposals regarding preschool matters.

Feb 17 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

KISE for Glykatzis-Arverler: All humanity loses an unparalleled mind and a great person

The Central Israeli Council of Greece expresses its condolences over the loss of Helen Glykatzis-Arverler, a prominent historian and the first female chancellor of the Sorbonne, highlighting her humanitarian legacy and contributions to Holocaust education.

Feb 17 • 12:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

WAEC rolls out digital certificate service in Nigeria, four others

The West African Examinations Council has introduced a Digital Certificate Services System, WAEC DigiCert, which will be available across Nigeria and four other member countries.

Feb 17 • 10:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, female candidates outperform males

The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Second Series of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, indicating a decline in overall performance compared to the previous year.

Feb 16 • 21:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: UniAbuja Council Appoints Two Deputy Vice-Chancellors

The University of Abuja has appointed two new Deputy Vice-Chancellors following the Governing Council's approval at a recent meeting.

Feb 16 • 08:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum dismisses favoritism in the appointment of Rosaura Ruiz to the UNAM Governing Board

Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the appointment of Rosaura Martínez Ruiz to the Governing Board of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) was not a result of favoritism, clarifying that the selection is made by the university's council.

Feb 13 • 19:04 UTC

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