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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The Ring Road likely closed until tomorrow

Weather conditions have significantly affected road access in eastern Iceland, leading to school closures and warnings of severe gales.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Learners Stand On Bus Steps With Doors Open to Get to School

Learners in Mamelodi face unsafe conditions on overloaded government-contracted buses, which has raised concerns following a tragic accident earlier this year.

Mar 2 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Atlantic Canada wakes up to more snow and ice in wake of winter storm

Atlantic Canada is experiencing significant snow and ice from a powerful winter storm that has impacted the region, leading to school closures and hazardous conditions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

School and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Tuesday

Several schools and daycare facilities in southern Manitoba are closed due to inclement weather conditions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

School and bus cancellations around southern Manitoba on Thursday

Several schools and bus services in southern Manitoba have been canceled due to inclement weather conditions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Time When Eating Together Becomes Education [After the Incident of Kwon Kim Hyun Young]

A recent law amending the legal status of school meal workers in South Korea promises enhanced protection and rights for those in this field, highlighting long-standing issues of labor conditions and discrimination.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Families and workers oppose the privatization of public school cleaning services in Seville: 'They are going to ruin our lives'

Families and workers in Seville are challenging the privatization of public school cleaning services, fearing job losses and deteriorating working conditions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Southern Ontario to see messy winter storm, with snow and freezing rain

Southern Ontario is preparing for a significant winter storm with school closures and hazardous conditions due to snow, freezing rain, and strong winds.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 50 children have not started the school year due to poor conditions on MT-100

Over 50 students in Araguaiana, Brazil, have yet to begin the school year due to impassable road conditions on MT-100.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Back to school increases inclusion for students with blindness

The new academic year in Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos features a specialized educational project aimed at students with blindness, ensuring their better learning conditions and participation in school.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

How the Kyiv International School continues to learn, care, and lead in the hardest days

The Kyiv International School has adapted to ongoing challenges arising from Russian attacks and harsh winter conditions, ensuring education and support for its students during this crisis.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

"This is not a school image" โ€“ Dilapidated doors and inappropriate floors at the Athens Artistic School

The Athens Artistic School is facing serious structural issues, leading to student protests over unsafe conditions.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

No doctors, school, and water: in the Texas prison, the nightmare of children captured by ICE

Edison, a 13-year-old boy from Guatemala, is detained in Texas with his mother, facing dire conditions including a lack of medical care and education.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: School bus gets stuck in a hole and almost tips over in Marituba, Parรก

A school bus carrying around 20 children got stuck in a hole and nearly tipped over in Marituba, Parรก, due to poor road conditions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Powerful Winds Hit Barcelona: 25 Injured, Flights Grounded

Severe winds in Barcelona have resulted in 25 injuries, flight cancellations, and school closures due to dangerous weather conditions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TOMORROW IN ESTONIA โŸฉ Violetta Maiorova: The focus of the school system must shift from results to the process

Violetta Maiorova emphasizes that the future of Estonia depends on prioritizing the educational and life conditions of teenagers.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Snow is coming - These regions currently have poor road conditions

Heavy snow is expected in parts of Finland, leading to poor road conditions ahead of the school winter break next week.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Isamaa starts consultations for a vote of no confidence against Minister Kristina Kallas

The Isamaa faction in the Estonian parliament met with Education Minister Kristina Kallas to discuss concerns over school graduation and further education conditions, leading to a decision to consult opposition parties regarding a vote of no confidence against her.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Aspropyrgos acquires a second General High School: The programming contract worth 9.88 million has been signed

The signing of a contract for the construction of a second General High School in Aspropyrgos aims to alleviate congestion in the only existing high school and improve educational conditions in the area.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Rain, wind, and snow: the weather is capricious in this first week of school holidays

This first week of school holidays in France will be marked by unpredictable weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and challenging mountain conditions, raising the risk of floods and avalanches.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The shortage of doctors in 2037 is expected to be in the 4,000 range... The scale of the increase seems likely to be reduced considering educational conditions

The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare has indicated a projected shortage of around 4,000 doctors by 2037, leading to potential reductions in the planned annual increase of medical school admissions due to educational conditions.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Miserable conditions at the Vocational School of Alexandroupolis with broken facilities and stagnant water, see video

The article highlights the poor conditions at the Vocational School of Alexandroupolis, featuring broken facilities and stagnant water, raising concerns about student safety.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:10 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Schools closed tomorrow in Pyrgos due to bad weather: Water supply interruption in the city due to pipe damage

Due to severe weather conditions, schools in Pyrgos will be closed tomorrow, and there is a water supply interruption caused by a pipe damage.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

The Year is 2026, and look at what children in this Zagreb street have to cross to get to school: 'There is no sidewalk, and there is flooding'

Residents of a Zagreb neighborhood express their concerns over persistent flooding on the streets, highlighting the unsafe conditions for children heading to school due to a lack of proper sidewalks.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:44 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‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Snow Chaos in Germany โ€“ Man Dies on Icy Road โ€“ School Cancellations in Lower Saxony

Germany is experiencing severe winter conditions with icy roads leading to a man's death in Hesse and school cancellations in Bremen and Lower Saxony.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

In Germany, public transport employees strike, complicating commutes for millions to work or school

Public transport employees in Germany are striking on Monday, leading to significant disruptions in cities across the country as they demand better working conditions and higher wages.

Feb 2 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Andalusia advances and reduces the number of students per class to 22 in Early Childhood and Primary Education

Andalusia has proactively reduced the number of students per class to 22 for Early Childhood and Primary Education, ahead of a nationwide change, as part of new enrollment conditions for the upcoming school year.

Jan 16 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Shock in Palermo, girl feels unwell at school due to the cold: broken heaters for 13 years

An incredible situation occurred at a kindergarten in Palermo where a 4-year-old girl felt unwell due to cold conditions from broken heaters that have not been repaired for 13 years, prompting the school principal to raise an alarm and unions to react strongly.

Jan 14 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Severe frost in northern Greece, temperatures down to -17 ยฐC in the Fortress of Nevrokopi

Northern Greece is experiencing severe frost, with temperatures plummeting to -17 ยฐC in the Fortress of Nevrokopi, causing school delays due to the harsh conditions.

Jan 13 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"The state is the first to call in sick when it snows"

In Germany, winter panic leads to train cancellations and school closures despite only normal winter conditions in most regions, with WELT's chief reporter Anna Schneider calling the decision to close schools for ten centimeters of snow 'madness.'

Jan 12 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

โ€œIt is critical to see when an entire federal state shuts downโ€

Heinz-Peter Meidinger from the German Teachers' Association criticizes the increasing school closures due to snow and icy conditions, arguing for regional decision-making over statewide shutdowns.

Jan 12 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Weather: DWD warns of 'severe ice conditions'

The German Weather Service warns of severe ice conditions leading to school closures in Bavaria and significant transport disruptions in northern Germany due to winter weather system 'Gunda'.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"We should have learned more from the pandemic" โ€“ Criticism of school closures in NRW

In Nordrhein-Westfalen, in-person classes were canceled due to slippery conditions, leading FDP state chairman Henning Hรถne to criticize the CDU state government for not prioritizing education.

Jan 12 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"We should have learned more from the pandemic" - Criticism of school closures in NRW

In North Rhine-Westphalia, in-person classes were canceled due to icy conditions, leading to criticism from FDP state chairman Henning Hรถne regarding the government's prioritization of education.

Jan 12 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

No supporting ice, no school closures, but danger of slippery surfaces - this is how the frost period ends

Temperatures are rising back above freezing which could create slippery conditions on roads and sidewalks, causing ongoing issues in regional transport despite the end of the frost period.

Jan 12 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Severe Weather Warning for Icy Conditions in NRW โ€“ Schools Closed

Schools in North Rhine-Westphalia and neighboring regions are closed due to the danger of icy roads, prompting warnings about safety hazards while traveling.

Jan 12 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"Have we not learned from the pandemic?" ++ Schools in several countries ++ DWD declares warning level

The German Weather Service warns of severe icy conditions for Monday, leading to school closures in NRW, Lower Saxony, and Bremen, prompting reminders of the pandemic situation from the FDP.

Jan 12 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

The bad weather 'Gunda' sweeps Germany with new snowfalls and temperatures as low as -15 degrees

Severe weather conditions from storm 'Gunda' are bringing new snowfall and temperatures plunging to -15 degrees across Germany, resulting in school closures and railway disruptions in several regions.

Jan 11 โ€ข 21:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Motoring school issues important winter advice for driving in icy conditions

A motoring school provides critical winter driving tips in light of impending icy weather from Storm Goretti hitting the UK.

Jan 11 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Schools in the Cold: 8 out of 10 Students Suffered from the Cold After the Holidays

A survey reveals that 80% of students experienced cold conditions upon returning to school due to inadequate heating and high maintenance costs.

Jan 11 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

DWD warns of snow and severe weather in the south โ€“ persistent frost โ€“ DB still anticipates disruptions

The DWD warns of severe weather conditions with snow and frost affecting southern Germany, leading to accidents, school closures, stalled trains, and disruptions for Bundesliga fans due to storm "Elli."

Jan 10 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Storm depression: "Elli" covers the country with a white blanket

Storm depression 'Elli' has caused school closures and disruptions in transport across parts of Germany due to icy conditions.

Jan 9 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Storm 'Elli': Ice and Snow - Many Schools Remain Closed

Storm 'Elli' has brought severe cold, icy conditions, and a significant amount of snow to Germany, leading to weather warnings and school closures in many northern regions.

Jan 9 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Winter Storm "Elli" Brings Snow and Dangerous Slipperiness โ€“ Train Binding Lifted

Winter storm "Elli" is set to hit Germany, bringing up to 20 centimeters of new snow and causing dangerous road conditions, leading to train cancellations and school closures.

Jan 9 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

State of Emergency in Germany: The Icy 'Elli' Has Arrived

Winter storm 'Elli' brings severe cold, icy conditions, and heavy snowfall to large parts of Germany, causing school closures and travel disruptions.

Jan 9 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Storm "Elli": Slippery roads and snow - many schools remain closed

Winter storm "Elli" brings extreme cold, icy conditions, and significant snowfall to Germany, leading to school closures and weather warnings in northern regions.

Jan 9 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Frost does not favor learning. Classes in schools may be suspended

The article discusses how weather forecasts can affect school operations and the conditions under which school directors may decide to suspend classes during winter weather.

Jan 8 โ€ข 21:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Snow Drifts, Frost and Slipperiness โ€“ Winter has Germany firmly in its grip

Severe winter weather is gripping Germany, leading to school closures and warnings from meteorologists about life-threatening conditions.

Jan 8 โ€ข 16:41 UTC

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