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A recent report reveals that 27% of ESO students in Spain pass to the next grade with pending subjects, exacerbating academic deficiencies due to government policies allowing promotion despite failures.

The American Federation for Children is leveraging significant funds to influence school choice in upcoming elections, directly targeting Republican politicians opposed to their agenda.

The demand for integrated high school and technical education has surged significantly in the Sorocaba region of Brazil, with a notable increase in candidates for the state technical schools.

The Pedro II School has announced the dismissal of four students implicated in a collective rape case involving a 17-year-old girl in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.

The Israeli Ministry of Education has cancelled classes for tomorrow due to the ongoing war in Iran, instead conducting remote sessions focused on educational discourse and emotional processing related to Purim celebrations.

A volunteer-run Punjabi school in Geelong, Australia, has grown from 15 to 53 students by offering cultural education that enhances social connections and language skills among children and their families.

New regulations in Buenos Aires primary schools will require cell phones to be turned off during the school day, starting March 2, 2026.

Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old student, celebrates his first week at the Federal University of Tocantins after overcoming various challenges while working in agriculture.

Prague students are facing competition from non-local applicants for high school placements.

Hundreds of educators gathered in Alytus to call for the return of Meilė Platūkienė to the gymnasium amid concerns over political indifference from local officials during a conference on school safety.

The article discusses the struggles facing school cafeterias in Czechia, highlighting comments from a change advocate following a meeting with politician Andrej Babiš.

An exchange fair in Salvador is providing scholarships for young athletes to pursue high school education abroad.

Celso Melo, a 49-year-old from Avaré, São Paulo, identifies as the first travesti early childhood education director in Brazil, aiming to transform societal perceptions through education.

An airstrike on a girls' school in Iran has resulted in over a hundred fatalities, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.

The South Korean government and Seoul city are in dispute over the timeline for increasing housing supply in the Yongsan International Business District, with the city predicting a two-year delay while the government claims an extension of only 6-8 months is needed.

The transition from secondary to tertiary education in Greece poses significant challenges for students, leading to issues such as inadequate preparation and increased dropout rates.

Triplets Beatriz, Letícia, and Yasmin Oliveira from Fortaleza, Brazil, will head to different universities after being accepted into public higher education institutions in the same year.

Labor has committed to eliminating public school fees by 2027 to relieve financial pressure on families, while the Liberal party has announced a goal to reach zero ocean litter in the next decade.

Researchers at Umeå University suggest integrating school lunches into the curriculum to leverage them as a pedagogical resource.

A report reveals that a significant percentage of Argentine high school seniors are frequently absent from school, indicating potential abandonment issues.

Education Minister Camilo Santana responded to the School Census numbers by suggesting that a decrease in enrollment is a positive sign of an efficient educational system, despite criticism regarding the loss of one million enrollments.

The documentary film "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" highlights the unsettling changes in a Russian school amid the Ukraine invasion.

A private school in Martínez, Buenos Aires, has closed its doors permanently just hours before the new school year begins due to a deepening economic crisis.

First-year cadets at Oskars Kalpaks School in Latvia have officially sworn an oath to serve their country as the school prepares to expand its military education offerings.

The death toll from a school strike in southern Iran has risen to 51 according to state television.

Acre has the lowest percentage of schools with internet access in Brazil at 52.5%, according to the 2025 School Census data released by Inep.

The mayor of Hnojník has provided unclear information regarding the termination of the primary school principal's employment.

The State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS) has opened registrations for a free preparatory course for Brazil's National High School Exam (Enem) and entrance examinations, aimed at high school students.

A tragic incident reported in southern Iran has resulted in the deaths of forty individuals following an attack on a girls' school.

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

An attack on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, reportedly killed over 40 students and injured 48 others according to the semi-official Tasim news agency.

A significant crisis has erupted at the Alytus Adolfo Ramanausko-Vanago gymnasium following the dismissal of a long-term ethics teacher, Meilė Platūkienė, which has led to protests from her colleagues against the school administration.

An airstrike by the US and Israel has resulted in the deaths of 36 students at a girls' school in Iran's Hormozgan province, according to Iranian media.

The City of São Paulo has halted activities in part of the historic building housing USP's Law School due to fire damage.

A 16-year-old student in Fortaleza, Brazil, was forced by peers to eat seven slices of cake, a situation exacerbated by his existing health condition that makes him gain weight easily.

In Latvia, the percentage of young people aged 18 to 24 who have dropped out of school is significantly higher in rural areas compared to urban areas, as shown by recent statistics.

Over 1.8 million students and around 80,000 teachers in Ecuador have concluded classes, marking the beginning of school vacations that present both recreational opportunities and responsibilities for parents and organizations involved.

The Akureyri School of Art is adjusting its teaching methods to address severe space limitations.

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

Nearly a month into the school year, many students in Campo Grande's municipal education system have yet to receive their promised school supply kits from the local government, straining family budgets.

The death of 17-year-old Júlia Gonzaga de Oliveira, a student at the Goiás Military Police School, has sparked an outpouring of grief and outcry on social media in Brazil.

Cecília Leite, a 21-year-old from Palmas, Brazil, has been accepted into the medical programs of two federal universities after dedicating four years to her studies as a public school student.

Elementary school children in Iceland will undergo status and progress tests over the next few weeks.

Caçapava has officially opened its first Medical School, marking a significant milestone for the city.

ORT Argentina has implemented a ban on cell phones and other personal devices during school hours to improve student focus and social interactions.

Communities in Lääneranna municipality are requesting changes to the local school network, prompted by a new municipal government planning to reverse previous educational reforms.

The City of Buenos Aires is implementing stricter controls for the 'Last First Day' celebrations, with penalties for students arriving drunk on the first day of school.

The dean of the University of Toronto's dentistry school was put on leave following controversy over his use of antisemitic cartoons in a lecture.

Estonian school leaders stress the importance of carefully restructuring the national curriculum, with proposed changes aimed at enhancing the selection of elective subjects in the basic school education system.

Heavy rains in Espírito Santo, Brazil, led to the collapse of a bridge, forcing teacher Maria de Lourdes to walk across a river to reach her school.