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🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The trade union urges the Ministry of Education to reconsider the teacher recruitment plan, calling it an imitation

A teachers' union in Lithuania has criticized the Education Ministry's teacher recruitment plan as lacking real solutions and potentially leading to the collapse of the education system.

Mar 23 • 07:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ministry's plan: it will be possible to mark two native languages in the population register

The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes to allow individuals to register two native languages and self-identify their ethnicity in the national population register.

Mar 23 • 04:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry's Plan: The Population Register Will Allow Two Mother Tongues to Be Recorded

The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes allowing individuals to record two native languages in the population register as part of an effort to recognize the increasing number of bilingual families.

Mar 23 • 04:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Criticism against abolishing introductory training for driving practice

Critics are voicing concerns over the Swedish government's plan to eliminate the mandatory introductory course for private driving instructors, arguing it undermines driver preparation.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

University backs FG’s plan on admission autonomy

Topfaith University supports Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Education's decision to grant universities the autonomy to select their admission candidates.

Mar 19 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

7 out of 10 families plan to go into debt to cover tuition, school supplies, and uniforms

Many Ecuadorian families are planning to take on debt this upcoming school year to afford educational expenses like tuition and uniforms, potentially exacerbating their existing financial burdens.

Mar 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ULEAM will take over the management of Ciudad Alfaro: $2 million recovery plan

ULAEM has officially taken over management of Ciudad Alfaro with a plan to invest $2 million aimed at revitalizing the site with a focus on basic services, access, and cultural offerings.

Mar 18 • 20:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Under the microscope: how the unprecedented plan to audit the quality of the institutes where teachers are trained is going to work

Argentina's national government has initiated a first-ever plan to evaluate teacher training institutes in collaboration with provincial authorities.

Mar 18 • 13:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There will be a new ban for students in schools. The Minister of Education announced the date

Poland's Minister of Education announced a plan to ban the use of cell phones in primary schools starting September 1, 2026, as part of a broader legislative change aimed at addressing youth dependency on the internet.

Mar 18 • 11:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

How to Attract and Retain Teachers: Discussion on a Key Factor and a Plan Prepared

A forum discusses strategies for attracting and retaining teachers in Lithuania, highlighting a comprehensive plan from the Ministry of Education, Science, and Sports.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: New plan for the construction of nursing homes

Inga Sæland, Iceland's Minister of Education and Children, presents a new action plan for the construction of nursing homes from 2026 to 2030, addressing the significant shortage of nursing beds in the country.

Mar 16 • 10:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California teachers cite discipline problems as survey shows at least 40% plan to quit in next decade

A survey reveals that 40% of California teachers are considering leaving the profession within the next decade due to increasing discipline issues and insufficient support.

Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Kast seeks to limit free university education and collect debts from students with private banks backed by the State

Chilean President José Antonio Kast announces a national reconstruction plan that includes limiting free university education and collecting student debt from private banks.

Mar 14 • 22:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Ostrava, law could be studied for the first time. The plan is also liked by Babiš.

A new initiative proposes the establishment of law studies in Ostrava, gaining support from political figures including Babiš.

Mar 14 • 13:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

University Strike: Unions and Rectors Warn that the Start of Classes in 2026 is at Risk and Launched a Protest Plan

Unions and university rectors in Argentina have declared a week of protests due to concerns that the commencement of classes for 2026 is threatened by inadequate funding and salary issues.

Mar 13 • 18:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso publishes agreement with rectors and campuses explode: 'It's an inflated increase with tuition money'

The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, disclosed a financial model agreement with rectors, igniting protests from several university platforms who accuse the plan of being dependent on tuition fees.

Mar 12 • 16:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sports Plan for Germany: Why There Should Be Daily Physical Education

The article advocates for a national sports plan in Germany, emphasizing the need for daily physical education in schools to combat health issues and improve overall well-being.

Mar 12 • 10:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Blue House reviewing plan to revive abolished open-eligibility bar exam

The Blue House is contemplating a revival of an open bar exam in South Korea to allow more legal professionals to enter the field without attending law school.

Mar 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will this grade disappear from Polish schools? The Ministry of Education sends contradictory signals. 'This sounds at least strange'

Barbara Nowacka, the Polish Minister of Education, expressed that behavior grades are outdated, yet she does not plan to remove them from schools, causing confusion among educators.

Mar 12 • 06:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Interdicted schools in Juiz de Fora receive visit from the Ministry of Education; demolition is evaluated in Três Moinhos

The Ministry of Education is visiting schools in Juiz de Fora affected by floods that resulted in significant casualties and displacements to assess structural concerns and plan for the future.

Mar 10 • 20:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Education Workers in Rio Branco Protest for Salary Increase

Education professionals in Rio Branco protested on Tuesday morning demanding a salary increase and revisions to their compensation plan.

Mar 10 • 15:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

At least 40 percent of California teachers plan to quit in the next decade: survey

A survey reveals that around 45% of California teachers intend to retire or leave their positions within the next ten years, a trend driven by an aging workforce and declining morale.

Mar 10 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Education Ministry Plan: Gradual Opening of Schools and Kindergartens Starting Wednesday

Israel's Education Minister Yoav Kish has presented a plan for the gradual reopening of schools and kindergartens in areas classified as 'yellow' by the Home Front Command, starting this Wednesday.

Mar 9 • 16:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pilar Gil: "We are going to develop education and media, they are essential for society"

Pilar Gil, the CEO of Prisa Media, emphasizes the importance of education and media while outlining the company's strategic growth plan.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Classes begin for secondary school in the province of Buenos Aires: how the operations will be for the UPD

Buenos Aires province begins a safety operational plan for high school students celebrating the Last First Day (UPD) tradition of staying up all night before school starts.

Mar 7 • 18:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

Parents in NYC are becoming increasingly concerned about Mayor Mamdani's proposal to eliminate gifted programs in public schools, leading many to seek out private school options.

Mar 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

About 6,000 teachers will be lacking in five years: The Ministry of Education presented an action plan

Lithuania's Ministry of Education has unveiled a comprehensive action plan to address the growing teacher shortage projected to reach 6,000 by 2028.

Mar 7 • 09:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

How many hours does a teacher have in a day? Verbal assessments mean writing 150 essays every day

The article discusses the Estonian education ministry's plan to implement verbal assessments in elementary and part of secondary education, highlighting the practical challenges this would entail for teachers.

Mar 6 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso announces a University Live Plan with another public-private collaboration, now to build student residences

The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has announced plans for a public-private project aimed at building student residences amidst rising housing costs, although the opposition doubts its success.

Mar 5 • 16:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Education Minister: Some teacher recruitment measures could be implemented as early as September

Lithuania's education minister announced that a plan to attract and retain teachers will undergo discussions with stakeholders, with some measures potentially starting this September.

Mar 5 • 08:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The plan is to change the grading system in primary schools: "As soon as a student has a grade, they no longer care, as they cannot make sense of learning"

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research plans to replace traditional grading with verbal assessments in lower grades to better support students from non- Estonian speaking homes.

Mar 4 • 22:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: The Ban on Ugly Schools is Part of the Liberals' New Secret Plan

The Liberal Party in Sweden proposes banning ugly school buildings in favor of creating more aesthetically pleasing educational environments.

Mar 4 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso tries to cover up the blunders of 'the pocholos': 170 million disregarded or 250 PhD students without grants

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's financial plan for public universities has sparked controversy, particularly regarding its transparency and perceived funding shortfalls.

Mar 4 • 17:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario students plan demonstration over Ford government’s OSAP changes

Ontario students are organizing a demonstration at Queen's Park to protest the Ford government's changes to student loans and tuition fees.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Technical education below desired levels

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.

Mar 4 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Technical education enrollments valid for national plan increase by 4%, less than the previous year

Brazil's technical education enrollments rose by 4% in 2025, according to recent government data, a slower growth rate compared to the previous year's increase.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Brazil dramatically increased literacy in a poor state and now seeks to export its recipe

Brazil’s government aims to expand its literacy improvement plan, known as the 'educational miracle', which significantly raised literacy rates in the state of Ceará.

Feb 27 • 16:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Where to register and what is needed to finish high school

The FinEs Plan offers an opportunity for young people and adults in Argentina to complete their primary or secondary education.

Feb 26 • 16:38 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lippus: The reorganization of Tallinn will reduce school places and make them more expensive

Madle Lippus argues that the Tallinn city government's plan to reorganize schools in Northern Tallinn will significantly reduce the number of available school places and increase costs for families.

Feb 26 • 11:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Teachers in Alytus intend to continue what the government deems an illegal strike due to a colleague's dismissal

Teachers in Alytus plan to persist with a strike that the government has classified as illegal, contingent upon discussions with local and central authorities regarding a colleague's dismissal.

Feb 25 • 17:37 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour ministers explore ways of easing burden of plan 2 student loans

UK ministers are considering options to alleviate the financial strain of plan 2 student loans due to increased repayment pressures, with discussions about changing repayment thresholds and inflation rates.

Feb 25 • 16:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Student loans hope after Martin Lewis slams 'horrible' decision for graduates

Martin Lewis criticizes the UK government's decision to freeze the repayment threshold for Plan 2 student loans, which has stirred controversy among graduates and politicians alike.

Feb 25 • 16:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Vilnius takes steps to strengthen Lithuanian language education for non-Lithuanian speakers

Vilnius is implementing a plan to enhance Lithuanian language education for non-native speakers in response to disparities observed in academic performance.

Feb 24 • 09:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Aspiring Psychotherapists: Bachelor, Master, Dead End

Many psychology students in Germany are frustrated due to a lack of training positions, which hampers their ability to reliably plan their professional future.

Feb 23 • 18:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Multi-billion plan for schools unveiled as children in Year 2 onwards to get new system

A multi-billion pound investment is set to reform mainstream schools by enhancing support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 23 • 17:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tories plan to cut university places and double apprenticeships in funding reform

The Conservative Party plans to reduce university admissions by 100,000 and increase funding for apprenticeships, aiming to streamline educational paths and save government spending.

Feb 23 • 14:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The plan was to send both daughters to Møllergata school – Now they are considering moving out of the city center

Parents are reconsidering their children's education options due to the closure of Møllergata school, which will change school boundaries starting in 2026.

Feb 23 • 08:02 UTC

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