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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

First-grade student punished for being two minutes late stood in the sun for two hours! Accusations against the school

A private school in Bengaluru faces controversy after a first-grade student was reportedly punished by being made to stand in the sun for two hours for arriving two minutes late.

Mar 15 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Lagos targets out-of-school children with $25m education fund

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a $25 million education fund to address the issue of out-of-school children, including an executive order to enforce school attendance during school hours.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Cgil occupies schools to give a 'No' lesson

The Cgil union plans to hold a meeting during school hours to promote a 'No' vote in the upcoming justice referendum, drawing criticism for potentially infringing on students' right to education.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ujuni Ahmed on Vantaa's decision: Major problems will not disappear with a "burka ban"

Ujuni Ahmed comments on Vantaa's new regulation requiring school students to be identifiable during school hours, which includes a ban on full-face coverings like the burka and niqab.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

V. Benkunskas on School Start Times: There Will Be No Mandatory Decision from the Municipality

V. Benkunskas stated that schools in Vilnius have the discretion to decide their start times, rejecting the need for a mandatory municipal decision regarding a unified schedule.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Worse than the Iraq War: How Satellite Images Tell the Story of the First Hours of the Iran War?

The article explores the devastating impact of the initial hours of a war in Iran, highlighting a tragic incident involving an elementary school that was hit by a U.S. Tomahawk missile.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Vantaa's strict policy on students' clothing - Kemppi thanks

A new guideline from Vantaa mandates that students in basic education must be identifiable during school hours, affecting religious attire such as the burqa or niqab.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Meeting of the working group in the Ministry of National Education on teachers' salaries. Compensation proposed

The Polish Ministry of National Education proposed a compensation package for teachers' overtime hours worked during school trips during a meeting with trade union representatives.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

New Rule for Schools in Vantaa

From August, upper secondary students in Vantaa will be prohibited from using mobile phones during school hours, following a complete ban for lower secondary students implemented last year.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Vantaa made a decision: Phones are banned for upper secondary school students

From next August, upper secondary school students in Vantaa will no longer be allowed to use mobile devices during school hours to enhance their well-being and social interactions.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

When the game ends in injury: who is responsible for children's safety at school?

The article discusses the responsibility of schools for children's safety during school hours, emphasizing the potential legal implications if a child is harmed.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

"Two hours of political propaganda for the No". Students from Ivrea report ahead of the referendum

Students from the Olivetti Institute in Ivrea criticized a school event that they perceive as biased political propaganda against a justice referendum.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Only 60% of Junior High School Teachers Work Less Than 45 Hours Overtime per Month: MEXT Survey

A recent survey by Japan's Ministry of Education reveals that only 60.5% of junior high school teachers manage to work less than 45 hours of overtime per month, falling short of the government's goal of 100%.

Mar 9 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Teenagers' Smartphone Overdependence Insufficiently Regulated by Schools... "Algorithms Should be Restricted"

A recent report indicates that recent regulations banning smartphone use during school hours are inadequate to address the issue of smartphone overdependence among teenagers in South Korea, prompting discussions for further legislative measures.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

On the 190 days: what it really means to be in school

The article discusses the significance of achieving 190 school days in Argentina, highlighting that only a few provinces will meet this goal, leaving many students falling short of required instructional hours.

Mar 6 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Full Stands and Everyone Gets Involved: Students Organize an Exciting Indoor Football Season in Talsi

Students at Talsu 2. vidusskola have organized an engaging indoor football season to combat boredom and encourage more active participation during school hours.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Police Massively Fined Parents Who Fail to Safely Drop Off Children at Schools

Police in ล ilalฤ— issued fines to parents for violating traffic rules while dropping off their children at school, emphasizing the importance of safety during peak school hours.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Do Lent retreats paralyze schools? Parents talk about the absurdity

Parents are expressing frustration over the continued scheduling of Lent retreats during school hours, arguing that current regulations are outdated and no longer reflect the needs of modern society.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Child missing for three hours from after-school program, documents reveal

A nine-year-old child was missing for three hours from an after-school program in Canberra, highlighting severe supervision failures and potential budget cuts affecting safety protocols.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

SA Labor pledges OSHC expansion as Liberals support free school concept

The South Australian Labor party has pledged to expand out of school hours care (OSHC) while the Liberals have conditionally supported Labor's proposal to make public schooling free.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hours before the start of the Buenos Aires school cycle, a private school closes in the northern area of the conurbano

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

Feb 28 โ€ข 20:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ORT decided to ban cell phones in the classroom and during recess

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

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Serious negligence of a private school in Noida, a child was locked in a bus for 7 hours

A private school in Noida faces outrage after a child was accidentally locked inside a school bus for seven hours, prompting concerns from parents about safety protocols.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Student shot dead inside school in Imperatriz; two suspects arrested hours after the crime

An 18-year-old student was shot and killed inside a school in Imperatriz, Brazil, and two suspects were arrested shortly after the incident.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

School inspector files police report after being insulted by two students in SP

A military school inspector in Avarรฉ, Brazil, filed a police report after being insulted by two students during school hours.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

KrF Gains Majority for School Services

The Christian Democratic Party (KrF) in Norway has secured a parliamentary majority for a proposal requiring schools to offer religious services during school hours.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

KrF gains majority for school church services

The Christian Democrats (KrF) have secured a parliamentary majority for a proposal requiring Norwegian schools to offer church services during school hours.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

High school students' internet usage reaches 6 hours and 44 minutes a day, the longest ever: Ministry of Children and Families survey

High school students in Japan are reportedly spending an average of 6 hours and 44 minutes online each weekday, marking the highest recorded amount of internet usage to date.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

A teacher suspected of watching pornography has resigned from the school

A teacher in Plungฤ—, Lithuania, resigned amid an internal investigation regarding allegations of watching pornography during working hours.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

New York declares a state of emergency due to the worst snowstorm in a decade

New York has declared a state of emergency in response to a severe snowstorm expected to last 36 hours, with traffic bans and school closures implemented to ensure public safety.

Feb 22 โ€ข 22:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Private Elementary School Teacher's Suicide Recognized as Work-related Accident; Judgment Changed, Break Time Almost 'Zero' Recognized

The Japanese government has recognized the suicide of a private school teacher as a work-related accident due to excessive working hours and inadequate break times.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Shooting in Acapulco: High School Students Injured; One Dies Hours Later

A shooting incident in Acapulco resulted in injuries to two students from the Colegio de Bachilleres, with one student later dying from her injuries.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Ontario government directs schools to let students watch Team Canada matches

The Ontario government has instructed schools to allow students to watch Team Canadaโ€™s Olympic hockey matches during classroom hours to foster school spirit and support for Canadian athletes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Emil (20) is one of three in Trรธndelag doing this during school hours

Emil Sรฆther, a 20-year-old student from Trรธndelag, balances his education with competitive curling and aims for the Olympics.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil is in electoral mode

The article discusses the potential violation of electoral legislation by a samba school honoring Lula, while also touching on the implications of a proposed reduction in working hours in Brazil.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Police sprayed tear gas at elementary school in Tira during school hours

Police used tear gas near an elementary school in Tira, Israel, during school hours, causing chaos and distress among students.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

School Doesn't Allow Students to Watch the Olympics โ€“ Now the Minister Speaks

A school in Juankoski, Finland, canceled an event for students to watch the Olympics due to scheduling conflicts and city regulations barring municipal employees from viewing the games during work hours.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vehicle Technical Review of the ATM Starts for School Buses: This is the Schedule and Hours

The ATM has begun vehicle technical reviews for school buses and private vehicles starting from February 2026 to ensure they are safe for transporting students.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teacher arrested suspected of raping 7-year-old student in Bahia

A teacher in Feira de Santana, Brazil, has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 7-year-old student during school hours.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian professor hid with students for hours during school attack in Canada

A Brazilian professor and his students experienced a lockdown situation during a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Bloody shooting at a remote school in Canada: Two hours behind barricades in the classroom

A shooting incident occurred at a remote school in Canada, leaving students and staff barricaded in a classroom for two hours.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Shooting in Canada: Students and teachers took shelter in the school for hours

A shooting incident in Canada forced students and teachers at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School to lockdown and take shelter for several hours.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Barricaded in the Classroom During School Shooting in Canada: - There Were Police Everywhere

A school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada resulted in multiple casualties and extensive police presence as students were locked down for over two hours.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

A student recounts the terrifying moments during the school shooting in Canada โ€“ classroom doors locked for hours

A school shooting in British Columbia, Canada, resulted in the deaths of ten people, with reports from a student detailing the tense situation during the incident.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

School phone policies in England a โ€˜huge drainโ€™ on staff resources โ€“ study

A study highlights that smartphone policies in English secondary schools significantly burden staff resources, requiring over 100 hours a week to enforce restrictions.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

USP model school reduces class hours for students due to lack of professionals

The USP School of Application has had to reduce class hours for elementary students due to a shortage of specialized professionals to assist students with disabilities.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji 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 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Students miss more than 40 million hours of classes annually. "The reasons are complex"

In Croatia, students miss over 40 million hours of classes each year, with an average absence of about 90 hours per student, indicating a complex issue particularly prevalent in high schools.

Feb 7 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Proposal for a revised Reykjavik route in February

Lรญf Magneudรณttir, head of the steering group for the Reykjavik school route, discusses the importance of addressing the staffing and implementation of reduced workweeks in the city's preschools.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Someone intentionally set fire to a trash can in a school bathroom in Tornio - police investigate

A fire in a trash can in a school bathroom in Tornio is being investigated by police as arson after it was discovered to have been set intentionally during school hours.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:23 UTC

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