South Africa: Employment Programmes Must Create Long-Term Opportunities - Deputy President
Deputy President Paul Mashatile emphasized the need for South Africa's public employment programs to foster long-term opportunities rather than create dependency during his speech at the Annual Labour School.
Victoria bills itself as the ‘education state’ but thousands of school teachers are set to strike. Here’s what it means
Thousands of public school teachers in Victoria are set to strike due to low pay and excessive workloads, marking the first such strike in 13 years as approved by the Fair Work Commission.
Teacher strikes to go ahead in Tasmania, despite deal 'getting closer'
Public school teachers in Tasmania will strike this week, causing school closures across the state after rejecting the latest pay offer from the government.
Artistic Gymnastics House offers 55 free spots for girls in Salvador
The Artistic Gymnastics House in Salvador is offering 55 free spots for girls aged 5 to 19 who are enrolled in public schools.
Municipalities: On Time and Within Budget: This is How Building Without Scandals Works
A new vocational school in Sigmaringen, Germany, has garnered attention for being both architecturally unique and completed without delays or exceeding its budget.
Três Rios receives new school bus as part of the Novo PAC initiative
The municipality of Três Rios in Brazil has received a new school bus aimed at enhancing student access to education, amid a nationwide distribution of new vehicles by the federal government.
Orchestra formed by public school students from Rio will perform at the Vatican
A group of young girls from Rio de Janeiro's public schools is set to perform at the Vatican, showcasing their musical talent on an international stage.
More than 200 professionals are called to work in the state network of Piauí
The state of Piauí has called 218 professionals to enhance the teaching and administrative staff in public schools as part of an initiative to strengthen integrated full-time high school and technical education.
Suspect on the run jumps the wall of Santa Cruz school in the western zone of SP and is apprehended by security
A suspect fleeing the police was apprehended after jumping over the wall of the Santa Cruz school in São Paulo's western zone.
Used drugs shortly before transporting students - 48-year-old school bus driver arrested
A 48-year-old school bus driver was arrested after allegedly using drugs shortly before transporting students, amid the dismantling of a cannabis cultivation operation.
Learn what norovirus is, the main suspect in an outbreak that affected more than 70 people and suspended classes in RS
Classes in Pelotas, Brazil, have been suspended due to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak linked to norovirus, affecting over 70 individuals, primarily young children.
New controversy about public school teachers' working hours
The article discusses the recent election campaign promises regarding public school improvements in Denmark while correcting an earlier mistake about teachers issuing a strike warning.
While politicians are battling over the public school, teachers threaten to go on strike
Teachers in Denmark are threatening to strike due to unresolved disagreements over work conditions amidst a political campaign for better public schools.
Terror Convict Allowed to Study Chemistry at KTH Despite School's Warning: 'High Risk'
A convicted terrorist in Sweden has been granted permission to continue his chemistry studies at KTH, despite concerns from the school about the potential risk he poses.
Pittsburgh Public Schools moves to remote learning ahead of NFL Draft
Pittsburgh Public Schools will implement remote learning from April 22-24 during the NFL Draft to manage the influx of visitors and ensure educational continuity.
After 10 days, the strike of public school teachers in Sergipe is over
The public school teachers' strike in Sergipe has ended after 10 days following a decision by the workers' union to suspend it amidst ongoing negotiations with the state government.
SPKC: 14 cases of measles registered so far
The SPKC has reported 14 cases of measles in Latvia, with several cases linked to a school and a high risk of further spread due to unvaccinated individuals.
50 students participate in composting and waste treatment workshop in Santarém
Public school students in Santarém engaged in a composting workshop aimed at establishing a school garden and promoting sustainable practices.
Man dies inside a state school in Greater Recife after being shot and jumping over a wall to escape; VIDEO
A 25-year-old man was shot and died within the grounds of a school in Greater Recife after trying to escape from his attackers by jumping over the school's wall.
Illegal immigrant groping case latest allegation of misconduct in Northern Virginia school system
Fairfax County Public Schools is under scrutiny for allegedly delaying notification to parents about a groping incident involving a student identified as an illegal immigrant.
An Unchanging School, an Overly Honest Society: The Reason Why the Reformist Principal Left His Job
A prominent principal known for advocating progressive educational reforms in Tokyo public elementary schools steps down, questioning the rigidity of the educational system.
MPPE requests that teenager be held accountable in court for triple attempted feminicide after stabbing colleagues at state school
The Public Ministry of Pernambuco has filed a representation against a 14-year-old who stabbed three classmates, seeking accountability for actions resembling attempted feminicide.
Saerb's selection process opens registrations for high school and higher education in Rio Branco; see positions and salaries
The Water and Sewage Service of Rio Branco (Saerb) is conducting a simplified selection process for hiring temporary professionals in various positions.
Threatened a group of young people with an egg weapon
A man under the influence threatened and physically attacked a group of school boys in Reykjavik, leading to police intervention and support for the victims.
VIDEO: Man is stabbed at least 10 times in front of school in Suzano
A 47-year-old man was stabbed multiple times outside a school in Suzano, Brazil, in a violent altercation captured on video.
Teenager apprehended suspected of stealing from a state school in São Joaquim da Barra
A teenager was apprehended in São Joaquim da Barra, Brazil, suspected of stealing and vandalizing a state school, leading to the suspension of classes.
'Meningococcal disease' at Belfast school after 'explosive' meningitis outbreak
Health officials are investigating a probable case of meningococcal disease in a student at Bloomfield Collegiate School in Belfast.
Vote for the School of the Year
Ten schools are competing for the title of School of the Year 2026, with public voting open until next Friday.
Apprenticeship Program for School-Weary Students Struggles to Gain Traction
Danish municipalities are struggling to enroll older public school students in apprenticeship programs, with some areas reporting zero participation.
Chicken Party of Teachers and Principal in School
A shocking incident has emerged from a school in Munger, Bihar, where the principal is accused of hosting a chicken party in the school kitchen.
The finalists for School of the Year 2026 have been announced - vote for your favorite!
A public vote for the finalists of the School of the Year 2026 competition in Estonia is open from March 27 to determine the top contenders.
Federal judge strikes down Ten Commandments displays in several Arkansas school districts
A federal judge has blocked Arkansas school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments, citing concerns over religious proselytizing in public schools.
Registrations for the 'Partiu IF' program end this Tuesday
The Federal Institute of Resende in Rio de Janeiro is offering free preparatory course registrations for 9th-grade students until this Tuesday, aiming to enhance access to vocational and technological education for public school students.
Controversy in Neuquén: Bibles were distributed at the entrance of a public school
A controversy arose in Neuquén after two men were seen distributing Bibles outside a public primary school, prompting backlash from the local teachers' association.
Police are searching for 2009-born Sofia who has gone missing
Authorities in Latvia are seeking information about Sofia Saara Kundecka, a 14-year-old girl who went missing in March 2023 from her school.
Trump admin asks Spanberger, Virginia officials not to release illegal charged with groping high school girls
The Trump administration has requested that Virginia officials refrain from releasing an undocumented immigrant charged with multiple counts of groping high school girls.
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.
Teen who stabbed three classmates in state school in Barreiros 'was suffering a lot of bullying,' says guardian counselor
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for stabbing three classmates in a public school in Barreiros, Brazil, claiming he was a victim of extensive bullying.
Regarding the explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam, police are searching for two suspects
Dutch police have released images of two suspects connected to an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam and are seeking public assistance to locate them.
Third Kent school confirms student diagnosed with meningitis
A Year 13 pupil at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in Kent has been hospitalized with meningitis, marking the third case among schools in Kent following reports from two others.
VIDEOS: NE1 of Monday, March 16, 2026
Brazilian Justice Minister Fachin emphasized the need for judges to maintain impeccable behavior in both public and private life during a speech at a law school in Brasília.
Collision between bus and van affects stop on General Rumiñahui highway
A school transport van and a passenger bus collided in Ecuador, causing significant traffic congestion and impacting a bus stop.
School student is second person to die from Kent meningitis outbreak, says MP
A school pupil in Kent has been confirmed as the second fatality linked to a meningitis outbreak, prompting urgent responses from health officials and local government.
Kent meningitis outbreak horror as pupil dies and school issues 'devastating' statement
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in the deaths of two students, with 11 others seriously ill, prompting a school to release a heartfelt statement.
Less than half of public school students in Paraná feel welcomed by adults at school: 'We lost the opportunity to build, with them, other worlds,' says expert
A recent survey reveals that only 36% of 8th and 9th-grade public school students in Paraná feel welcomed by adults, highlighting a significant issue in the socio-emotional aspects of education.
A Kaunas Resident Was Shocked to See the Prices in the School Canteen - The Contract Shows Something Else
A parent expressed concern over the pricing discrepancies in the canteen of Juozo Dobkevičius Progymnasium in Kaunas, as it appears to mismatch the contract terms.
Lagos $25m education fund to enroll 50,000 out-of-school children – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the launch of a $25 million fund aimed at enrolling 50,000 out-of-school children in formal education while improving public school outcomes.
Kwara unveils committee to reclaim encroached school lands
The Kwara State Government has established a committee to recover encroached lands of public secondary schools across the state.
Kwara sets up committee to recover encroached public school lands
The Kwara State Government has established a committee aimed at reclaiming encroached lands of public secondary schools across the state.
The state expects young people to apply for the internal security education scholarship
The Estonian Interior Minister Igor Taro has announced a public competition for scholarships in internal security education to encourage students in high school or vocational school to apply.