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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Digital Truck' Project Arrives in Roraima with 3,000 Free Technology Course Slots

The 'Digital Truck', a mobile school offering free technology courses, has launched in Boa Vista, Roraima, with 3,000 available spots for public school students.

Mar 2 • 21:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How flipping the school lunch break reduced classroom 'angst'

The Entrance Public School in Australia has successfully implemented a new lunch structure that allows students to play before eating, resulting in improved behavior and academic performance.

Mar 1 • 19:51 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall investigates suspected outbreak of virus at school after two students were hospitalized in Jundiaí

The city of Jundiaí is investigating a potential virus outbreak at a local school after two students were hospitalized with severe symptoms.

Feb 27 • 22:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students fall ill after consuming school meals in Marília; 11 were treated at UPA

Eleven students at the Nacib Cury State School experienced illness after eating school meals and required medical attention.

Feb 27 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP asks PM to explain case of students who did push-ups in DF civic-military school

The Public Ministry of the Federal District has requested that the Military Police investigate an incident where students were forced to do push-ups at a civic-military school.

Feb 27 • 11:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Final years, full time and the urgency to confront inequalities

The Brazilian School Census 2025 reports an increase in full-time enrollments in public schools, emphasizing the critical importance of this educational model during the final years of students' schooling.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

File against 81-year-old who threatened students with a gun in Rentis

An 81-year-old man is facing charges for threatening middle school students with an air gun during a verbal altercation in Rentis, Greece.

Feb 27 • 05:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pindamonhangaba begins delivery of kits to 15.3 thousand students of the network

The city of Pindamonhangaba has initiated the distribution of school supply kits, uniforms, and backpacks to over 15,000 municipal public school students.

Feb 26 • 16:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Ministry of Croatian Veterans has announced a public call for a short story about the Homeland War

The Ministry of Croatian Veterans has launched a competition for high school students to submit short stories about the Homeland War to promote remembrance and values associated with it.

Feb 26 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teacher is removed from public school after allegation of sexual grooming of underage female students

A public school art teacher in Santa Cruz, Brazil, has been suspended following allegations of sexual grooming towards female students.

Feb 26 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFMA opens 1,240 spots for preparatory courses for 9th-grade students; registrations begin on March 2

The Instituto Federal do Maranhão has announced 1,240 spots for its preparatory course aimed at 9th-grade public school students, with online registrations starting March 2, 2026.

Feb 26 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall regulates university transportation in Conceição do Jacuípe; check the points and times

The city of Conceição do Jacuípe has published a decree regulating public transportation for university students and vocational course students for the 2026 school year.

Feb 25 • 21:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Failures in river school transport in a municipality in the interior of Amazonas are the subject of investigation by the Public Ministry

The Public Ministry of Amazonas has launched an investigation into issues with river school transport in Guajará that have been exposing students to risks.

Feb 25 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IF Baiano opens registrations for 560 spots in free preparatory course for federal institutes

The Federal Institute of Bahia (IF Baiano) has opened registrations for 560 spots in a free preparatory course aimed at helping public school students access professional and technological education.

Feb 25 • 09:17 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 08:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free school transport by vans and buses in Uberlândia will not be provided for students aged 12; understand the change

Uberlândia will require students aged 12 and older to use the conventional urban bus system instead of free school transport starting March 9.

Feb 24 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'We lost three students from the buried school': the tragedy of the rain in MG that killed at least 28

Severe rains in Southeast Brazil have resulted in at least 28 fatalities, with the majority occurring in Minas Gerais, where emergency measures have been declared due to extensive damage and loss of life.

Feb 24 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free career mentoring for high school students has registrations open until this Wednesday (25)

High school students in public schools in Brazil can register for a free online career mentoring program until Wednesday, September 25.

Feb 24 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School Uniform Card can be withdrawn directly from BRB agencies

The School Uniform Card for public school students in Brazil can now be collected at agencies of the Banco de Brasília (BRB), with funds available for purchasing uniforms.

Feb 24 • 12:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFCE offers 6,500 slots in free preparatory course for the Enem

The Federal Institute of Ceará is offering a free preparatory course for Brazil's National High School Exam (Enem) with 6,500 slots available for students from public high schools across the country.

Feb 23 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students from the public network are graduated in the 'Parliament of the Future' ceremony of the TRE

Thirty public school students from Teresina and interior Piauí graduated in a ceremony of the 'Parliament of the Future' project at the Piauí Regional Electoral Court.

Feb 23 • 16:23 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Should the public pay for school places that cost over 250,000 kroner?

Oslo's public schools are no longer able to offer an English curriculum, creating uncertainty for students enrolled in the international program.

Feb 23 • 12:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Student Ticket of CABA 2026: Who Will Be Able to Travel for Free All Year and How to Manage It

The City of Buenos Aires will begin its 2026 school year on February 25, offering a student ticket that allows many students to travel for free on public transport.

Feb 23 • 12:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 130 thousand students from the state public network return to classes this Monday (23) in Acre

Over 130,000 students in Acre, Brazil, are set to begin the school year today after a delay due to staffing issues.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Samba School opens registrations for free percussion, guitar, and other instrument classes in Juiz de Fora; see how to participate

The Samba School in Juiz de Fora is offering free music classes for public school students aged 7 to 17, with limited registration available.

Feb 20 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Institute opens 200 spots for a scholarship course in the Paraíba Valley; find out how to register

The Federal Institute of São Paulo offers a free preparatory course for public school students, providing monthly scholarships and a total of 200 spots across four cities in the Paraíba Valley region.

Feb 20 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School has 60% of students approved at public universities; teachers get emotional

A school in a small town in São Paulo achieved a 60% approval rate for its students in public universities for 2024, leading to emotional reunions with former students.

Feb 20 • 10:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Private medical students perform worse than public school students in 94% of the questions on the Enamed

Private medical students in Brazil scored lower than their public school counterparts on 94% of the questions in the Enamed exam, despite having a more favorable socioeconomic profile.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MEC reveals payment schedule for Pé-de-Meia for 2026

The Brazilian Ministry of Education has announced the payment schedule for the Pé-de-Meia program aimed at supporting public high school students and adult education.

Feb 19 • 20:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Gunfire attack on passenger van near school in Acapulco; 2 students and the driver are injured

A gun attack on a passenger van in Acapulco resulted in injuries to two students and the driver, occurring near a local school.

Feb 19 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ifap closes registrations for 240 vacancies for public school youth this Friday (20)

The Federal Institute of Amapá has announced the closure of registrations for a program offering 240 vacancies for public school students.

Feb 19 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFRN opens one thousand vacancies for the PartiuIF 2026 program; see how to register

The Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte has made a thousand vacancies available for a free preparatory course aimed at public school students entering federal institutes.

Feb 16 • 17:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

14 Students in Classes Are Low on Her Wishlist for the Public School

A proposal to limit class sizes to 14 students is viewed positively but criticized for not addressing deeper issues in the Danish public school system.

Feb 15 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water samples are collected for analysis after a virus outbreak among students and staff causes class suspension at school

Water samples were collected after a virus outbreak led to the suspension of classes at a municipal school in Macaubal, Brazil.

Feb 12 • 19:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Majority of public high school students in the DF finish school without knowing math, points out UnB study

A study reveals that 62.3% of public high school students in the Federal District of Brazil graduate without mastering basic math skills.

Feb 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigate racism complaint against porter at private school in Campinas, and Labor Public Prosecutor's Office examines the institution's conduct

The Civil Police in Brazil has opened an investigation into claims of racism made by a former porter, Rodnei Ferraz, against students at a private school in Campinas.

Feb 11 • 14:38 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Are the Easter holidays being brought forward? SEP reveals the official date for the school break in 2026

The official start date for the Easter holidays in 2026 has been confirmed by Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education, detailing when students can expect their break.

Feb 11 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 5,000 vacancies are open for free English and Spanish courses in ES; see who can apply

The State Department of Education of Espírito Santo has opened over 5,000 vacancies for free English and Spanish courses for high school students in the public education system.

Feb 10 • 19:15 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 17:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall to restore Lopes Chaves for new educational program

The São Paulo State Government has approved Taubaté's plan to restore the historic Lopes Chaves School for a new educational initiative aimed at high-achieving public school students.

Feb 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Teachers in San Francisco go on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years

Around 6,000 public school teachers in San Francisco initiated a strike on Monday, marking the first strike in the city in almost half a century due to unsuccessful negotiations over wages, healthcare, and resources for special education students.

Feb 9 • 19:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

San Francisco schools close after teachers strike over failed negotiations with union

San Francisco's public schools have closed due to a teachers' strike stemming from failed contract negotiations between the school district and the educators' union, impacting around 50,000 students.

Feb 9 • 18:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Worrying trend in Croatia, schools in big trouble: 'Most often it is about short-term absences of up to three days... '

Students in Croatia miss over 40 million hours of class each school year, raising concerns about a growing problem of attendance, especially in high schools.

Feb 7 • 09:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Institute of Amapá launches announcement with 240 openings for public school youth

The Federal Institute of Amapá has opened registrations for its Partiu IF 2026.1 program, offering 240 scholarships to public school students in the 9th grade, with a monthly stipend of R$ 200 for eight months.

Feb 6 • 09:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos, Rotary Club partner to promote literacy in schools

The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has partnered with the Rotary Club of Gbagada South and 11 other clubs to enhance literacy among public secondary school students.

Feb 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Back to school: municipal network of the capital returns this Wednesday; see when the other cities in Greater São Paulo resume

The public schools in Greater São Paulo, including over 1 million students in the municipal network of São Paulo city, are returning to classes this Wednesday, October 4.

Feb 4 • 09:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Mette Frederiksen signals fundamental change in the public school system

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen proposes significant changes to the public school system, particularly aimed at reducing class sizes for younger students, amid concerns of unrest and dissatisfaction in schools.

Feb 3 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

School retention is public safety, and Brazil still hasn't understood that

The article highlights the necessity of policies that keep adolescents in school as a means of social protection against violence in Brazil, suggesting that educational attendance connects students to support networks.

Feb 3 • 15:00 UTC

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