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🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Across Australia’s outer suburbs, more parents are picking private over public schools. What’s behind the trend?

More parents in Australia’s outer suburbs are choosing private schools over public ones for their children's education, driven by personal values and community growth.

Mar 21 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcisio sanctions law that requires the national anthem to be performed in schools

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has sanctioned a law that mandates the weekly performance of the national anthem in all public and private elementary and high schools in São Paulo.

Mar 17 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Epstein used elite U.S. schools to expand his network of influence

Jeffrey Epstein leveraged payments for private school tuition to build relationships and gain influence, even after his past convictions for sexual crimes became public.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigate the use of AI to create fake 'nudes' of students in private schools in MT

Brazilian police are investigating the use of AI to create fake nude images of 15- to 17-year-old female students using their faces in private schools in Juína.

Mar 13 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Catalonia increases aid to enroll vulnerable students in private schools, but not in public schools

Catalonia has increased financial aid for vulnerable students in concerted (private) schools but refuses to extend similar support to public schools due to budget constraints.

Mar 12 • 07:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Private schools in Buenos Aires request to increase fees after salary increase granted to teachers and warn of new taxes

Private schools in Buenos Aires are requesting fee increases due to rising operational costs following a recent salary increase for teachers and new tax pressures.

Mar 11 • 22:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Private schools in the Province report that some municipalities have increased tax rates by 100%

Private schools in Argentina's Buenos Aires Province are alarmed over a 100% increase in municipal tax rates that significantly impacts their finances.

Mar 11 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Timóteo starts vaccination campaign in schools for students aged 8 to 18

The municipality of Timóteo is launching a vaccination campaign at schools aimed at students aged 8 to 18, starting with public and private institutions.

Mar 10 • 17:32 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Massive underfunding’ blamed as students enrolled in Australian public schools falls to new low

Enrollment in Australian public schools has dropped to a record low as many parents opt for private schooling amid concerns over funding.

Mar 5 • 03:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

This private school tripled in size in five years — a trend playing out nationwide

Australia is experiencing a significant rise in private school enrolments, with experts warning this trend is increasing inequality within the education system.

Mar 5 • 00:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Educational voucher March 2026: how to know if you are a beneficiary and how much it covers

The educational voucher program in Argentina offers state assistance to families with children and teenagers in private schools with significant state funding, detailing application procedures and requirements.

Mar 4 • 22:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Every year, more and more students are leaving the public school system – Thomas Larsen's son is one of them

The article discusses the growing trend of students leaving public schools in Denmark, highlighting the case of Thomas Larsen's son, who struggled in public education and now attends a private school.

Mar 4 • 05:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increasing Communication Schools in Full-Time High Schools: A '1 in 10' Era, Prominent Private Entrants

The number of full-time high schools in Japan incorporating correspondence education is rising, especially among private institutions, reflecting a trend where one in ten high school students is enrolled in such programs.

Mar 3 • 07:00 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The law will require municipalities to apply funding criteria to private sports schools as well, but Sigulda rejects the equal approach

The municipality of Sigulda has rejected a demand from residents to fund a private football school on the same principles as municipal sports schools, amid concerns of political reluctance to address the issue.

Mar 2 • 08:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Appeal court rejects latest challenge to adding VAT to UK private school fees

The UK appeal court has rejected a challenge against adding VAT to private school fees, emphasizing parents' options for home schooling.

Feb 27 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students from MA can compete for 130 slots in educational support program; see how to participate

Students in Maranhão, Brazil, can apply for 130 spots in an educational support program aimed at low-income students from public schools and full scholarship students from private institutions.

Feb 26 • 15:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A private spot will cost over 250,000 kroner. The Parliament ensures that students will have it at public schools.

The Norwegian Parliament is taking steps to preserve the English-language curriculum in Oslo public schools after an announcement that it would be discontinued, which has shocked students.

Feb 23 • 12:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increase in Private School Applications due to 'Tuition-Free High School' Initiative? Different Circumstances Across Regions

Japan is experiencing varying impacts on private high school applications as the government plans to expand its 'tuition-free' initiative, particularly affecting regions like Osaka and Tokyo.

Feb 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Back to school: parents seek alternatives for school transport

As schools resume, parents are exploring alternative transport options like private rides for their children due to longer travel times on school vans.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Police Cannot Alert Independent Schools About Suspected Teacher

Police are unable to warn independent schools when an employee is suspected of child pornography offenses due to the public access principle not applying to private employers.

Feb 18 • 15:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The idea of changes in schools has sparked a storm. "Evidence of complete detachment"

The youth wing of the Left party in Poland has proposed major changes to the education system, including a ban on public funding for private schools, leading to significant criticism and debate.

Feb 15 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PL Wants Paulo Guedes as Economic Guru for Flávio Bolsonaro

The PL party intends to suggest that Flávio Bolsonaro appoint Paulo Guedes as his economic advisor, reflecting on Guedes' previous tenure as Minister of Economy under Bolsonaro's father.

Feb 15 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary of JN: STF has a day of tension after leaked segments of the meeting that removed Toffoli; seven schools parade on the first day of the Special Group in SP

The day was marked by tensions at Brazil's Supreme Court following the leak of parts of a private meeting and included significant events such as a riverboat accident in Manaus and the opening of the carnival parade in Sao Paulo.

Feb 14 • 00:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Driving Schools Struggle with Financial Problems - "It's Not Possible to Live Like This," Says Entrepreneur

Private driving schools in Finland are facing severe financial issues, with many forced to close or significantly reduce their services.

Feb 13 • 08:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Labor Party with a Private School Setback in the Storting

The Labor Party faced a significant setback as they lost a crucial vote in the Storting regarding regulations for private schools.

Feb 12 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ourinhos City Council approves mandatory use of metal detectors in public and private schools

The Ourinhos City Council in Brazil has unanimously approved a new law requiring the installation of metal detectors in all public and private schools in the municipality.

Feb 11 • 15:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did MP Swati Maliwal say about Delhi's schools?

MP Swati Maliwal criticized the condition of government schools in Delhi, highlighting that poor quality has led to an increase in private educational institutions, making education a privilege for economically better-off families.

Feb 11 • 06:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bomb threat received by 16 schools in Mohali; students sent home

Sixteen private schools in Mohali, India, received bomb threats via email, prompting school authorities to send students home and notify parents of an unexpected holiday.

Feb 11 • 06:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Swati Maliwal angered by the arbitrariness of private schools

Swati Maliwal expresses outrage over the arbitrary actions of private schools in India.

Feb 11 • 05:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Swati Maliwal say about the arbitrariness of private schools?

Swati Maliwal, an Indian politician, spoke out against the arbitrary actions of private schools in India.

Feb 11 • 04:41 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Considering Stricter Regulations for Vocational Schools After Pilot School Went Bankrupt

Norwegian Education Minister Sigrun Aasland is reviewing the regulations for private vocational schools following the bankruptcy of Pilot Flight Academy, which left over 170 students without a school and in debt.

Feb 10 • 09:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PPP in schools of Minas provides bonuses for learning to companies that will not take care of education

The Government of Minas Gerais has launched a public-private partnership initiative that allows for bonuses to be awarded to the winning companies based on student performance, though the companies are not responsible for educational quality.

Feb 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

School: when demographic decline fuels tensions between public and private

Demographic decline in France is creating tensions between public and private schooling institutions, as they compete for dwindling student numbers.

Feb 6 • 18:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Himachal Government's Big Decision, Ban on Mobile Phone Use in All Schools

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to completely ban the use of mobile phones in all government and private schools starting March 1, as announced by Chief Minister Sukhu.

Feb 6 • 06:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Educational Voucher February 2026: How to Know if You Remain a Beneficiary and Where to Check It

The Educational Voucher is a state assistance program aimed at relieving the impact of school fees on families with children in private schools, and many are inquiring about payments for February 2026 and how to confirm their beneficiary status.

Feb 5 • 22:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Success or Happiness: The school competition is so high in South Korea that it has raised alarms

Intense competition in South Korean schools has led to alarming trends of young children attending private classes, sparking debates about child welfare.

Feb 5 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Who is, after all, the 'anxious generation'?

A year after the enforcement of law 15.100 limiting cellphone use in basic education schools across Brazil, some private higher education institutions have imposed a similar ban, prohibiting cellphone use except for educational purposes.

Feb 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Car production had its worst January in 6 years; regulations on how to close private schools in the city

Car production in January reached its lowest level in six years, with a significant decline in output compared to previous months and years, as the country also introduced regulations for closing private schools in Buenos Aires.

Feb 5 • 11:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

MP Board Update: 5th and 8th Grade Examinations Will Start from February 20

The Madhya Pradesh state education center announced that the annual examinations for 5th and 8th grade students in government, private schools, and madrasas will follow the board pattern, starting from February 20 and continuing until February 28.

Feb 5 • 08:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Private Schools: Why Funds Are Returning to Acquisitions – How the Map of Education in Greece Is Changing

A new wave of acquisitions of private schools is underway in Greece, with both foreign and Greek groups showing significant interest as the market expands and tuition fees rise in line with inflation.

Feb 5 • 07:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

City: a regulation is imposed on private schools to prevent abrupt closures and students left adrift

After repeated surprise closures affecting families and educators, Buenos Aires' Ministry of Education has enacted regulations to ensure orderly processes for closing private schools.

Feb 4 • 23:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Private school after private school receives rejection: - She exceeds her authority

Kari Nessa Nordtun, Norway's knowledge minister, instructed the Directorate for Education to reject multiple applications for new private schools, prompting questions about the legality of her actions amid support from experts and sharp criticism from the Parliament.

Feb 4 • 19:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Delhi Private School Fee Rule: Will Be Implemented from 2026-27

The Supreme Court has announced that a new school fee regulation law for private schools in Delhi will come into effect in the 2026-27 academic session, providing relief to parents.

Feb 2 • 11:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major Update on School Fee Regulations in Delhi, When Will It Be Implemented?

A new law regulating school fees in Delhi's private schools will be implemented from the 2026-27 academic session, according to the Delhi government, which clarified that it will not be applicable for the 2025-26 session.

Feb 2 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Families leaving subsidized schools for private schools: 'It takes a large part of our budget'

The number of students in subsidized education has dropped by 55,000 in four years, while enrollment in public and particularly in non-subsidized private schools has increased.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Cambridge college urged to drop ‘immoral’ private school recruitment drive

Trinity Hall graduates and social mobility charities are urging the University of Cambridge to abandon its controversial recruitment strategy targeting elite private schools, labeling it detrimental to equality.

Jan 8 • 20:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Cambridge college to target elite private schools for student recruitment

Trinity Hall college in Cambridge is shifting its focus to recruit students from elite private schools, reversing a long-standing initiative aimed at increasing access for state-educated and disadvantaged students.

Jan 7 • 18:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

These are the 4 private schools with tuition fees over 160,000 euros

The article highlights four prestigious Swiss private schools that redefine excellence and learning experience, with personalized methods, international philosophy, and top-notch facilities, all set in lush surroundings and charging tuition fees exceeding 160,000 euros.

Jan 2 • 09:11 UTC

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