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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sungkyunkwan University Holds '2025 Traveling School Consulting Performance Dissemination Conference'

Sungkyunkwan University hosted a conference to share results from digital education consulting conducted across schools in the Gangwon region.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tampere acquires a 250,000 euro artwork for the new school – Here’s why

Tampere is set to acquire a mural worth 250,000 euros for the new Kaukajärvi school, prompting discussions about city budget priorities amid recent layoffs.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ritsumeikan University plans to establish new graduate school to cultivate 'space talent' combining science and management

Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto announces plans to establish a new graduate school focusing on training experts in the field of space, combining science and management starting from April 2028.

Mar 23 • 08:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Principal Describes How the School Stabbing Unfolded

The principal of Maatulli Elementary School reports an incident involving a stabbing between two students in a violent confrontation on campus.

Mar 23 • 08:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Clear Actions for a Clear River

The article discusses a local school project aimed at improving water quality in the Anyang-cheon river, where students actively participate in environmental conservation activities.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Information Room as of March 24

The Dogok Information Culture Library is offering a parenting class aimed at parents of elementary school children, focusing on child development and parenting skills.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Calling Students Cockroaches: Teacher Disciplined for Insulting Remarks

A Nagasaki elementary school teacher has been reprimanded for repeatedly calling a student a 'cockroach' and making derogatory remarks about the child.

Mar 23 • 06:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Four-year prison sentence requested for former teacher involved in child voyeurism shared case, Nagoya District Court

A former elementary school teacher faces a four-year prison sentence for sharing voyeuristic images of underage girls in a criminal case in Nagoya.

Mar 23 • 06:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Too much free time for students? Parents 'call out' the Ministry of Education. 'There is more free time now than school'

Parents express concerns about the increasing number of school holidays, feeling that their children have too much free time, which complicates their work schedules.

Mar 23 • 06:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Due to Increase in Medical School Enrollment... 3 Schools Lacking Professors 'Certification Delay', Jeonbuk National University Applied for Re-examination

Three medical schools in South Korea have received a 'non-certification deferment' due to difficulties in securing professors amidst an increase in enrollment for the 2025 academic year.

Mar 23 • 06:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

A mother was 'so looking forward to playing educational ping pong.' She had to be turned down by the school principal

A school debate focused on student well-being over academic knowledge highlights the growing trend in Denmark's educational priorities, as seen in a recent school election campaign.

Mar 23 • 06:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

When a mother proposed "pedagogical ping pong," the principal had to say no: "You must find another school"

A debate on student well-being versus academic proficiency is highlighted through a conflict at a Copenhagen school involving a mother and the principal.

Mar 23 • 06:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Children's results are determined not only by teachers: what do Singapore and Estonia do differently?

The role of school leaders is crucial for enhancing educational outcomes and the overall atmosphere in schools, as highlighted by educational expert Laura MasiliauskaitÄ—.

Mar 23 • 05:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Today the fate of millions of students will shine, Bihar Board result will be announced

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is set to announce the 12th-grade examination results today at 1:30 PM.

Mar 23 • 05:47 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

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.

Mar 23 • 05:19 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Biologically Grown Trout is Served for Lunch at Līgatne New Leaders High School

Līgatne New Leaders High School introduces biologically grown trout in its lunch menu as part of a broader initiative to promote organic food in schools within the Gauja National Park bio-region.

Mar 23 • 04:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

School ruled that girls cannot play ice hockey - Here is the truth

A school in Finland has faced backlash for a longstanding rule prohibiting girls from playing ice hockey, despite recent educational reforms promoting gender equality.

Mar 23 • 04:33 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Students on casino gaming in school: "Sad to see your friends play"

The article discusses the concerning rise of gambling among school-aged children in Sweden and the challenges faced in addressing gambling addiction in schools and healthcare systems.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

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.

Mar 22 • 23:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

To be happy: A book about sex and the body for elementary and junior high school students to read as manga

A series of books designed for elementary and junior high school students to learn about sex and their bodies through manga has been published in Japan.

Mar 22 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Over 300 new school-based nurseries announced - see full list of schools

The UK government has announced the establishment of over 300 new or improved school-based nurseries, significantly increasing childcare availability for families.

Mar 22 • 22:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

He worked at a school in New Jersey and must repay more than $137,000 for overtime he billed

Anthony DeLuca, a former official in a New Jersey school district, is required to repay over $137,000 for fraudulent overtime claims approved with a colleague's complicity.

Mar 22 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 22 • 20:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

100 Years: The Northern Zone School That Has a Castle and Families with Up to Four Generations of Students

Michael Ham Memorial College in Vicente López, Argentina, celebrates its centenary, attracting generations of families with its unique charm.

Mar 22 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tartu School Network Adjusts to Declining Number of Students

The city of Tartu is reducing its kindergarten capacity and teachers due to a decline in the number of children, leading to potential school closures and the need for new educational strategies.

Mar 22 • 16:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teacher's 'hot feeling' text to pupil as he's struck off after declaring love for them

A UK teacher was banned from the profession after developing an inappropriate relationship with a pupil, which included declarations of love and inappropriate texting.

Mar 22 • 15:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG to scrap common entrance, track students’ journey with identification number

The Nigerian government plans to eliminate the Junior Secondary School Common Entrance Examination and implement a Learner Identification Number to better track student progress throughout their academic careers.

Mar 22 • 14:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Texas parents flood school choice program, far exceeding the initial 90,000 student capacity

Texas parents have applied for over 240,000 spots in the state's school choice program, significantly exceeding its initial capacity of 90,000.

Mar 22 • 14:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Teacher who repeatedly told pupil 'I love you' struck off

A teacher in East Sussex has been banned from the profession after demonstrating serious misconduct towards a boarding school student.

Mar 22 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The obscene list of those to be raped

Students at a private school in São Paulo circulated a list ranking girls by their perceived 'rapability' on WhatsApp, sparking outrage and leading to punishments for those involved.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Rather than this, just play 'Sebasi' [Morning Light]

A recent suicide prevention education session in a Seoul high school faced student resistance, highlighting issues with the effectiveness of current educational approaches.

Mar 22 • 10:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Death in Abstract

The article reflects on a visit to a former school, evoking memories of the past and the enduring spirit of students amidst societal changes.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

High absenteeism may give Arvidsjaur a new principal

High absenteeism among school principals in Arvidsjaur during 2025 could lead to a significant organizational change with the potential introduction of a new principal role.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The school is the best trainer of recruits for crime

The article discusses how inadequate education contributes to crime by highlighting the link between literacy levels and criminal behavior in Brazil.

Mar 22 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Abolish the 4th grade due to lack of space and gender imbalance

A school in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, has decided to eliminate its 4th-grade class due to space constraints and a significant gender imbalance.

Mar 21 • 22:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Educational malpractice": a young woman has sued the school district after discovering her low reading comprehension

A young woman from Washington has sued her school district after discovering that despite her high GPA, she had the reading comprehension level of a first grader.

Mar 21 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Volleyball teacher fired from school after being investigated for grooming

A volleyball teacher in Belo Horizonte was fired following allegations of grooming after he reportedly communicated with underage girls using a fake identity on a messaging app.

Mar 21 • 19:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New York: the mysterious school in Queens that received $2 million from Donald Trump

The Grand Central Atelier, an art school in Queens, New York, received a $2 million grant from the Trump administration's National Endowment for the Humanities.

Mar 21 • 19:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Hundreds of school students across Estonia are cooking in school cafeterias this spring

This spring, hundreds of school students in Estonia are taking part in cooking sessions at their school cafeterias to learn about food's journey and value, addressing mental health concerns.

Mar 21 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 21 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Higher School of Performing Arts: The main changes and reactions to the new bill

The Greek parliament is set to vote on a bill establishing a Higher School of Performing Arts, aiming to fill the absence of university education in theater, dance, and music in Greece, despite facing criticism from some sectors of the artistic community.

Mar 21 • 14:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Crisis in Education: Where Eleven-Year-Olds Cannot Write Their Name

The educational crisis in Rheinland-Pfalz highlights alarming issues such as inadequate childcare space, retention of first graders, and escalating violence in schools in Ludwigshafen.

Mar 21 • 13:40 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Hanna (41) Came Home

Hanna Skjåkødegård, after unsuccessfully trying to save a high school in Lom, quickly established a new school with community support.

Mar 21 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mogi das Cruzes opens positions to work in school kitchens

Mogi das Cruzes is offering 32 positions for educational development assistants to work in municipal schools and daycare kitchens.

Mar 21 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Student from the Tiradentes Military School 38 in Paço do Lumiar wins national writing contest

Géssica Nabate, a student at the Tiradentes Military School 38 in Paço do Lumiar, won first place in a national writing competition organized by the Federal Comptroller's Office (CGU).

Mar 21 • 12:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI Alpha School: Transforming the Education System with 2 Hours of Study

AI Alpha School is revolutionizing education by offering a unique model where students learn high-income skills in just 2 hours of study a day.

Mar 21 • 12:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Now AI will evaluate counselors, CBSE has started a new examination system

The CBSE has launched an initiative to utilize AI for the online assessment of school counselors and wellness teachers to improve the quality and effectiveness of counseling in schools.

Mar 21 • 10:53 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

No phone policy in schools in France: What are the benefits ?

The article discusses the advantages of France's policy banning phones in schools.

Mar 21 • 10:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Principal of a small school changes nearly every year – Expert says the situation in Utsjoki is peculiar and concerning

The frequent turnover of school principals in Utsjoki has led to a troubling educational environment, marked by poor communication and unresolved conflicts among staff.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Boris Palmer in Interview: 'I do not defend senseless things'

Boris Palmer, the mayor of Tübingen, criticizes bureaucratic regulations, particularly in school safety, arguing they waste resources on hypothetical dangers rather than benefiting actual education.

Mar 21 • 09:03 UTC

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