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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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Nagasaki Nishi 'cuts every second': The emphasis on time performance led to a close match

Nagasaki Nishi's emphasis on maximizing time performance resulted in a thrilling close match against Shiga Gakuen.

Mar 20 • 05:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Experiment on School Performance: Why Some Students Perform Better Than Others

The article explores the factors affecting students' academic achievements, emphasizing the role of social background and parental influence on their efforts in learning.

Mar 16 • 13:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Education Counselor of Madrid cancels her presence at a school show because it could not be recorded: 'They wanted the photo'

The Education Counselor of Madrid, Mercedes Zarzalejo, canceled her attendance at a school performance due to insufficient parental consent for recording images of students.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government could keep school boards under supervision for ‘years’

Ontario's education minister, Paul Calandra, indicates that school boards could remain under provincial supervision for an extended period, prioritizing performance over returning control to elected trustees.

Mar 11 • 21:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Pollen Pollution Affects Students' Exam Results

High pollen counts during exam periods have been shown to negatively impact the performance of high school students in Finland according to a new study.

Mar 10 • 07:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Pollen Smog Affects Students' Exam Results

High pollen counts negatively influence the exam performance of high school students in Finland according to a recent study.

Mar 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Vilnius – considerations to delay classes: directors evaluated this

In Vilnius, a discussion highlighted the importance of delaying school start times to enhance adolescents' health and academic performance.

Mar 9 • 09:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Improvement of Batting with an App, a Self-Made Manager Aspiring to Tokyo University at Nagasaki Nishi in the 21st Century Category

A manager at Nagasaki Nishi, aspiring to attend Tokyo University, created an app that helps improve batting performance for the team, contributing to their participation in the prestigious high school baseball tournament after 75 years.

Mar 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Study: Pollen on the Exam Day Can Harshly Affect Young People

A study by Finnish researchers suggests that pollen levels during exam days can adversely impact the performance of high school students, particularly in science subjects.

Mar 4 • 09:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Headmaster Dances with Student in Lap to Obscene Songs, Teachers Record Video

A shocking video from a government school in Jharkhand, India, shows a headmaster dancing with a student during a farewell event, while teachers record the performance with obscene music playing in the background.

Mar 3 • 15:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Criticism of the Liberals' Proposal to Ban Ugly Schools: 'Has She Completely Lost It?'

The Liberal party in Sweden proposes banning ugly schools, claiming they negatively impact student performance and school atmosphere.

Mar 3 • 14:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

First Day of Standardized Tests in Five Years

The first standardized tests for Icelandic primary school students in five years were conducted, with encouraging results reported despite some technical difficulties.

Mar 2 • 20:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Takarazuka Music School Graduates 40 with the Aim to Bring Happiness to Customers

At Takarazuka Music School, 40 students graduated, aspiring to become performers who bring happiness to their audiences.

Mar 2 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The government's lenient approach to failing students expands academic gaps in secondary school: 27% of ESO students advance with pending subjects

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.

Mar 1 • 21:53 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
🇦🇷 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 • 20:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Healthy recipes for kids to return to school full of energy

This article offers healthy lunch recipes for children returning to school, emphasizing the importance of nutritious meals for their energy and performance.

Feb 27 • 14:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Secondary Offer Day for pupil places - see how schools compare in your area

March 2 is Secondary Offer Day in the UK, where Year Six students and their parents learn which secondary schools have accepted them, with tools available to compare school performance.

Feb 27 • 14:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Deportations: Torn from the New Life

The Salvatierra family, who had settled in Germany and were integrating well, face deportation despite their stable jobs and children's good performance in school.

Feb 27 • 11:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saresp: Campinas Region Advances 15% in School Performance, Math Records Established in the State of SP

The Campinas region of Brazil saw a 15% improvement in school performance, with record results in mathematics as reported by Saresp.

Feb 25 • 21:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio's government does not disclose high school students' performance in evaluation

The Tarcísio de Freitas administration in São Paulo, Brazil, has chosen not to release high school students' performance results from the new Provão Paulista evaluation.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saresp: elementary education records in mathematics, but still hasn't recovered pre-pandemic Portuguese

São Paulo state school students achieved record performance in mathematics in the 2025 Saresp results, but Portuguese proficiency has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Feb 25 • 19:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

State School Inspection / The Quality of Teaching is Declining; Pressure on Performance and Testing Prevalent. It Seems that the Only Goal of Schools is Entrance Exams and Competitions

A report by the Slovak State Inspection highlights that the quality of teaching in schools is decreasing, focusing heavily on testing, which hinders the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children.

Feb 25 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sarah Ferguson's school report emerges – and it speaks volumes

A newly discovered school report reveals insights into Sarah Ferguson's early character and academic performance.

Feb 24 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How 19 years on Play School fed into Simon Burke's latest role

Simon Burke reflects on how his long tenure on the children's show Play School influenced his performance in the play The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin.

Feb 23 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two universities propose to evaluate educational centers beyond good grades

Two Spanish universities suggest a new evaluation framework for educational institutions, focusing on sustainability and governance instead of solely academic performance.

Feb 23 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rosas de Ouro fires Carnival Commission after relegation to Access Group 1

The samba school Rosas de Ouro has dismissed its Carnival Commission following a poor performance leading to its relegation to Access Group 1.

Feb 22 • 09:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Mother was a Lioness, but They Forget Uncle Dorico

A samba school celebrated the life of Lula through a performance that highlighted his mother's struggles and legacy, while also noting a lack of recognition for other family members.

Feb 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

He 'lied' to his mother and became champion: Mocidade's highlight talks about the family's euphoria after the 13th title in the SP carnival

Actor Leo Sobrinho surprised his mother by showcasing his performance with Mocidade Alegre, leading the school to its 13th carnival title in São Paulo.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unidos do Jacarezinho is relegated from the Série Ouro and will compete in the Série Prata in 2027

The Unidos do Jacarezinho samba school has been relegated from the Série Ouro competing at the Rio de Janeiro carnival and will participate in the Série Prata in 2027 due to last-place performance and various issues faced during the event.

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

The theater data for the XXL weekend, in a Mar del Plata that is already thinking about school uniforms

The article discusses the significant impact of the recent XXL weekend on the theater scene in Mar del Plata, highlighting upcoming changes in performance offerings as the summer season ends.

Feb 19 • 19:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning DF from Thursday, February 19, 2026

This article covers a range of topics including postal service challenges in Brazil, violence in Rio de Janeiro, the successful performance of a samba school, emerging virus threats, and creative industry concerns regarding AI dialogue.

Feb 19 • 12:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Concern As Early School Pickups Spark Debate Over Children's Welfare in Kenya

Parents in Kenya are increasingly concerned about schools that begin picking up students as early as 4 a.m., prompting discussions on children's welfare and academic performance.

Feb 19 • 09:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Which schools received the most scores of 10? See the performance in the Rio de Janeiro carnival tally

The Viradouro samba school won the Rio de Janeiro carnival championship for the fourth time in 2026, achieving a maximum score of 270 points.

Feb 18 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School that honored Lula, Acadêmicos de Niterói is relegated

The Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school, which honored President Lula in their Carnival performance, was relegated after finishing last in the Rio de Janeiro's Special Group.

Feb 18 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Virginia Fonseca at Grande Rio: with a stylish sex cover-up and a queen without a corset, the school didn't get the highest score in costumes

Grande Rio received a score of 29.9 in the category of costumes, as Virginia Fonseca faced issues with her outfit during the performance.

Feb 18 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paolla Oliveira celebrates Grande Rio parade and follows the drum section at Sapucaí; see PHOTOS

Brazilian actress Paolla Oliveira attended the Grande Rio parade, celebrating and cheering for the school's performance at the iconic Sapucaí.

Feb 18 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Punishment, failure in the front commission, and accident mark parade that led to Rosas de Ouro's relegation

Rosas de Ouro, the reigning champion of the Special Group of Carnival 2026, was relegated to the Access Group 1 after finishing second to last due to penalties and performance issues at the parade.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How many 10 did your school get? See the performance in the carnival tally of SP

The Mocidade Alegre school won the 2026 Carnival competition in São Paulo, receiving the highest score and numerous 10s from judges during a tense award ceremony.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unidos do Marajó is the champion of the Uberaba Carnival

The Unidos do Marajó samba school won the Uberaba Carnival 2026 with a touching performance that celebrated local culture and heritage.

Feb 17 • 18:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, female candidates outperform males

The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Second Series of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, indicating a decline in overall performance compared to the previous year.

Feb 16 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Imperatriz says its 'evolution was impacted' by the dispersal of Niterói and is evaluating measures

The Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school is considering legal actions after a delayed performance due to the blocking of its parade route by floats from Acadêmicos de Niterói.

Feb 16 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Medicinal herbs and ancestry of Amapá mark Mangueira's parade

The Mangueira samba school celebrated medicinal herbs and Afro-Amapaense ancestry during its performance at Rio's special group parades.

Feb 16 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PHOTOS: Highlights from the first night of parades at the São Paulo Carnival

The article showcases highlights from the first night of parades at the São Paulo Carnival, focusing on the performance of the Mocidade Unida da Mooca samba school.

Feb 14 • 02:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Petistas fear relegation of samba school that honors Lula

Petista leaders are concerned about the poor performance of the Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school, which could risk being relegated in the upcoming Rio de Janeiro carnival parade.

Feb 13 • 17:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Private School Teachers' Pension Fund Awards Six Excellent Management Companies for Domestic Stocks in 2025

The Private School Teachers' Pension Fund in South Korea awarded six companies for their outstanding performance in domestic stock management during the year 2025.

Feb 13 • 02:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Márcia Sensitiva debuts at carnival with Rosas de Ouro and prepares ritual for the parade on Friday the 13th

Márcia Sensitiva is set to make her debut at São Paulo's carnival with the Rosas de Ouro samba school, preparing a special ritual for her performance.

Feb 12 • 10:00 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Shin Yu-bin donates 50 million won for elementary school table tennis dreamers

Shin Yu-bin has donated 50 million won to support young table tennis players' overseas training and performance improvement.

Feb 10 • 01:38 UTC

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