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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Oyo distributes textbooks, school bags, sandals to primary, secondary students

The Oyo State government has commenced the distribution of educational materials to public schools as part of the 2024 intervention program.

Feb 28 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

One thing threatens teachers increasingly - concern is rising

Teachers in Finland are facing more criminal complaints, particularly in primary schools, causing significant concern among educators and the teaching community.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Restrictions on Distance Learning in Primary School - IZM Arguments and Family Experiences

The article discusses planned restrictions on distance learning in Latvian primary schools, highlighting concerns from educators and families.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Fuchs: All-day classes will not start in 2027 after all.

Croatian Education Minister Radovan Fuchs announced that all-day classes in primary schools will not commence as planned in 2027 due to delays in school construction.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Vocational School Leader: With Estonian Language Education, We Send a Message to Primary Schools as Well

Estonian vocational schools will only accept students under Estonian-language programs starting next school year, aiming to send a message to transitioning primary schools.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Education: Electronic registrations for Kindergartens and Primary Schools start from March 2

From March 2, 2026, electronic registrations for public Kindergartens and Primary Schools in Greece will begin for the 2026-2027 school year, as announced by the Ministry of Education, Religions, and Sports.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Registrations for kindergartens and primary schools for 2026-2027 from March

Registrations for students in public kindergartens and primary schools in Greece for the 2026-2027 school year will take place from March 2 to 23, 2026, and will be conducted electronically.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The Tutoring Plague Covers Up MEN's Mistake? "There Is No Negative Effect"

The Polish Ministry of National Education is facing debates about abolishing mandatory homework in primary schools, with officials suggesting alternative assessment methods like quizzes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Harmony is the first tiebreaker criterion in the evaluation of the samba schools' parade of the Gold Series

The League RJ has announced that harmony will be the primary tiebreaker criterion for the samba schools' parade evaluations in the Gold Series.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Will MEN withdraw the revolutionary change? Nowacka reacts. "It has practically no significance"

The Polish Ministry of Education has abolished mandatory homework in primary schools, arguing that it is unreliable due to possible external assistance from parents or technology.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

State Audit: In Latvia, Equal Quality of Primary Education is Not Ensured

The Latvian State Audit Office has highlighted significant disparities in the quality of primary education across schools, despite a unified educational standard.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Primary school students take standardized tests anew

Icelandic primary school students are undergoing standardized testing once again.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why could primary education have 1.2 million fewer students by 2030?

Argentina's primary school enrollment is projected to decline by 27% by 2030 due to a significant drop in birth rates.

Feb 14 โ€ข 21:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

New standardized tests introduced

New standardized tests will be implemented in Icelandic primary schools in March to help assess students' progress and abilities.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The head of the Ministry of Education strikes at PiS. "This exceeds any acceptable dimension"

The head of Poland's Ministry of Education criticized the ruling PiS party for its politicization of the education debate during a parliamentary session on reforming small primary schools.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vision released: When AI soon knows everything, the primary task of schools will be to teach children to be good people

Education minister's advisor reflects on the vital role of schools in shaping character as AI capabilities expand.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed. The Exact Date for Primary School Students to Register for the Rita Cetina Scholarship is Revealed; Here You Should Make the Registration

The registration for the Rita Cetina Scholarship for public primary school students in Mexico will start in March, providing an annual payment of 2,500 pesos for school supplies and uniforms.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Will MEN reverse the revolutionary change? Nowacka responds. 'One conclusion'

The Polish Ministry of Education has decided to eliminate mandatory homework in primary schools, sparking significant debate about the implications of this change.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New approach to mobile phones in schools โ€“ lockable mobile cases being tested

Sweden's Vice Prime Minister Ebba Busch visited Sundsvall to discuss the government's proposal for a total ban on mobile phones in primary schools, which is set to be implemented by the fall term.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Against "Radical Narratives" โ€“ Head of the Protection of the Constitution Calls for Political Education in Primary Schools

In light of increasing radicalization among youth, the President of the Lower Saxony Office for the Protection of the Constitution advocates for political education to begin in primary schools to instill democratic values earlier.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tower: Schools closed tomorrow due to bad weather

Due to dangerous weather conditions and infrastructure issues, all primary and secondary schools in Tower will be closed tomorrow, along with municipal kindergartens and K.D.A.P. centers, following the mayor's decision.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Approximately 8000 primary school students in Rijeka received new menus

Around 8000 primary school students in Rijeka will have new lunch options designed by nutritionists, focusing on local ingredients and nutritional needs.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The school that shames Asturias: 'Broken windows, 13 degrees, and daily power cuts'

Parents at the CEIP Eulalia รlvarez Lorenzo school in Langreo are protesting the dire conditions, likening them to a 'third-world' situation, with over a hundred primary schools in the region facing similar issues.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Tomorrow, the 1st Primary School, the 2nd and Special Kindergarten and Primary School of Polygyros will be closed due to water leakage

Three schools in Polygyros will be closed tomorrow due to a water leakage issue.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Lack of Schools Fuelling Child Marriages in Northern Nigeria - Emir of Kano

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attributed the ongoing issue of child marriage in Northern Nigeria to the government's failure to provide sufficient educational opportunities for girls beyond primary school.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

S presents election proposal: Will lower class ceiling

The Social Democrats plan to campaign on investing in public schools, particularly aimed at reducing the class size to 14 students in primary education, as stated by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in an interview.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

For the reconstruction of three schools in Split around 16.5 million euros

The city of Split has been allocated approximately 16.5 million euros for the renovation and expansion of three primary schools to establish single-shift teaching.

Feb 3 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

When is the LAST day to pre-register for Preschool, Primary and Secondary? This is the deadline

The pre-registration process for the 2026-2027 school year in Mexico City is nearing its final stages, with a reminder from the Ministry of Public Education for parents to secure a place in public basic education schools before the deadline.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Attention, parents. Pre-registrations for preschool, primary and secondary start in Sinaloa: DATES and STEP by STEP of online registration

In Sinaloa, the pre-registration period for basic education students has begun, requiring parents and guardians to complete the online registration process within set deadlines to secure a place in public schools.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed. This is the LINK to pre-register your child for Preschool, Primary, and Secondary for the 2026-2027 cycle

The Federal Educational Authority in Mexico City and the Ministry of Public Education have confirmed the start of the pre-registration process for public schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, which is free for parents and guardians.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Preschool, Primary, and Secondary Pre-Registration in Mexico City: STEP by STEP to Complete the Online Registration

Parents are actively completing the online registration process for preschool, primary, and secondary education in Mexico City to secure places for their children in public schools, with guidance provided for a smooth pre-registration experience.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Return regarding the loud reform of the Ministry of Education? "Restore immediately"

The Ministry of Education's decision to abolish mandatory homework in primary schools sparked significant controversy, with officials arguing that assessing work done outside of school is unreliable due to possible use of artificial intelligence.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Kindergarten Attendance for Non-German Speakers Should Be Mandatory from the Age of Three

The article discusses the increasing number of children in German primary schools who speak little or no German at home, advocating for early intervention through mandatory kindergarten attendance for non-German speakers from age three, drawing examples from Britain and Mississippi.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

The Children's Council is to advise the Parliament. But a new case weakens trust, say parties

Several political parties are expressing concerns about the credibility of the Children's Council after it launched a controversial campaign based on undocumented anonymous student reports about violence in primary schools, which they were warned against beforehand.

Feb 2 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Hope that schools will be free from phones this autumn

The new Minister of Education and Children, Inga Sรฆland, hopes to implement a phone or social media ban in primary schools by next autumn, possibly targeting 15 or 16-year-olds.

Jan 17 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
Crime & Justice

Teenagers smoke electronic cigarettes more than adults / Manufacturers see potential in children for a new market, students are already addicted in primary schools

A mother shares her concern over her 15-year-old sonโ€™s nicotine addiction, which he developed from vaping at school, highlighting an alarming trend of early addiction among students.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Due to the renovation of a school in Slavonia, 188 students attend classes in nearby places

188 primary school students from Garฤin, Brodsko-posavska ลพupanija, are attending classes in nearby schools due to renovation issues and classroom flooding.

Jan 14 โ€ข 17:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Life & Tech

Parental Control Manual: How to Protect Your Child from Excessive Use of Social Networks and Mobile Phones

A recent article discusses the growing concern in Slovakia and worldwide about the impact of social networks and unrestricted internet access on children's concentration and mental health, particularly following the implementation of a mobile phone ban in primary schools.

Jan 14 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Appeals to the Minister and says that shouting does not help

An academic urges Iceland's new Minister of Education to conduct research on reading instruction in primary schools, asserting that shouting does not contribute to solutions.

Jan 12 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Winter holidays not for everyone? The regulations are clear

Students in primary schools and high schools in Poland are preparing for winter holidays, with the first wave from January 19 to February 1 for certain provinces, while others will have their break from February 2 to February 15.

Jan 11 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Start of the second semester postponed in Knin and surrounding areas

Due to the consequences of severe weather affecting the Knin area, the start of the second semester for two primary schools and two branch schools has been postponed from Monday to Wednesday.

Jan 11 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Ban on Mobile Phones in Schools: They Can Be Carried, But Not Used

The Ministry of Education has proposed changes to regulations that prohibit the use of mobile phones in primary schools' premises to enhance student behavior clarity and improve safety.

Jan 8 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New primary school from 2026. What will really change in the core curriculum plans?

The article discusses the upcoming changes to the core curriculum planned for primary schools in Poland, set to be implemented in 2026, including new subjects, teaching structures, and support for students.

Jan 8 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Primary Schools: Right to All-Day Care: Will it Work in Bavaria?

Bavaria faces pressure as primary schools in the Aschaffenburg district struggle with capacity, particularly as a nationwide right to all-day care is set to be implemented.

Jan 7 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Geography of Opportunities. Students from Villages Have Ten Times Lower Chances of Getting into a Good High School

The article discusses how the location of primary schools significantly affects students' educational prospects, highlighting that rural students face ten times lower chances of admission to prestigious high schools compared to their urban counterparts.

Jan 5 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

MEN sends a clear signal regarding the loud reform. "There is no going back"

As of April 2024, Polish schools will implement significant changes regarding homework, particularly affecting primary education grades I-III and IV-VIII as per a regulation signed by Barbara Nowacka.

Jan 5 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Multiple Books: 152 new school textbooks approved for Primary, Secondary and First Year of High School

A total of 152 new school textbooks for elementary, middle, and first year of high school have been approved, with digital availability starting now and final selections by teachers due by March 2026.

Jan 3 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

How we measured dust particles near schools in Bratislava, Prague, Budapest, and Warsaw and what cities are doing about air quality: banning old boilers and old taxis

A joint journalistic project measured fine dust particles in the air near selected primary schools in Bratislava, Prague, Budapest, and Warsaw, revealing that while current standards were met, they still lag behind future limits and WHO recommendations.

Dec 31 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

"All the neighbors around us have long abandoned this type of upbringing โ€“ we have not"

Educational psychologist Marcus Hassel warns that Germany is completely squandering opportunities in early childhood education due to a predominant needs-based parenting approach that may encourage behavioral issues, leading to serious consequences in primary schools.

Dec 28 โ€ข 10:53 UTC

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