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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Start of classes: where to buy discounted supplies and uniforms in the West Zone

As the school year approaches, municipalities in Morón, La Matanza, and Hurlingham have initiated programs to help families with back-to-school expenses, offering discounts on school supplies and uniforms.

Feb 26 • 18:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Vocational School Leader: With Estonian Language Education, We Send a Message to Primary Schools as Well

Estonian vocational schools will only accept students under Estonian-language programs starting next school year, aiming to send a message to transitioning primary schools.

Feb 26 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Institute allocates R$ 17 million for 38 education projects in the country

The Itaú Social Institute will allocate over R$ 17 million to educational programs across Brazil, supporting 38 projects aimed at improving children's school access and retention.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

National Defense Training Will Also Be Available to Distance Learning Students

Latvia's Saeima has approved amendments to the National Defense Training and Youth Guard law, extending the program's availability to all high school students, including those in distance learning programs, starting next school year.

Feb 26 • 08:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Buenos Aires neighborhood that inaugurated its first bilingual school associated with Google Reference School

A new bilingual school in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Barracas has opened, offering innovative educational programs for local students.

Feb 25 • 17:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"In Shape!": Survival School Leader Oskars Špickopfs - About Extreme Situations and Masculinity #23

Oskars Špickopfs discusses the importance of father-son relationships and his transformation of outdoor activities into survival training programs.

Feb 25 • 02:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See internship vacancies with open registrations in Amapá

The Inova Institute has opened registrations for internship programs in Amapá, targeting students from high school and higher education with stipends up to R$ 1,200.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Southern Estonia's tourism establishments prepare for the school break week

Tourism and hospitality businesses in Southern Estonia are preparing for the upcoming school break week while noting a decline in special programs and packages this year.

Feb 18 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Southern Estonia tourism destinations offer fewer special packages this year

Tourism destinations in Southern Estonia are preparing for the upcoming school holiday week with fewer special programs and packages than in previous years.

Feb 18 • 15:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Crisis in After-School Care in Paris: Anne Hidalgo Defends Against Accusations of Doing 'Nothing' from Rachida Dati

Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, defends herself against accusations from Rachida Dati that she has not acted against sexual violence in after-school programs, following the suspension of staff members for alleged misconduct.

Feb 18 • 10:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The chance to get into high school programs will be greater in Central Bohemia, slightly fewer ninth graders

In Central Bohemia, prospects for admission to high school programs have improved, coinciding with a slight decrease in the number of ninth graders.

Feb 10 • 14:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Record number of students choose vocational education

A record number of students in Norway are choosing vocational education over academic studies, with 52% of this year's high school students enrolled in vocational programs.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Establishment of a 1 billion yen fund to promote 'Kobekatsu': Kobe City to submit budget proposal

Kobe City plans to establish a 1 billion yen fund to support local organizations as part of its initiative 'Kobekatsu', which aims to transition middle school extracurricular activities to community-based programs starting in September.

Feb 7 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Principals Learn to Handle Crisis Situations in Östersund

School principals are being trained in crisis management, highlighting the importance of a well-functioning organization prior to a crisis, and there are ongoing efforts to incorporate crisis management training into teacher education programs.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The online MBA gains prominence

The eleventh edition of the 'FSO Ranking' places OBS Business School and UNIR at the forefront of a ranking with a strong Spanish presence, highlighting the growing incorporation of artificial intelligence tools in online MBA programs.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Alumni unveil digital initiative at school’s 70th anniversary

The Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School Old Girls Association launched a digital initiative as part of their 70th anniversary celebrations, which also included mentorship programs and community outreach activities.

Feb 4 • 02:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The return of cursive writing promises to improve children's learning ability

The reintroduction of cursive writing in school programs may enhance children's cognitive development and memory functions, as studies suggest it activates different brain regions compared to typing.

Feb 3 • 13:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From this year, 500,000 won after-school vouchers for 3rd graders... Ministry of Education to strengthen elementary care and education using community resources

Starting this year, all 3rd-grade elementary students in South Korea will receive an annual 500,000 won voucher for after-school programs, aiming to increase participation rates.

Feb 2 • 21:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The government wants to introduce vocational tests in high school

The Swedish government plans to implement vocational tests within high school vocational education and adult education programs, replacing the current graduation project with these tests.

Feb 2 • 17:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Principal of a Bratislava School: Ideally, Parents Shouldn't Pay, but the State Doesn't Provide Enough Funds for Textbooks, Skiing, or English

The principal of Dubová Elementary School in Bratislava discusses the inadequate state funding for public schools, forcing parents and civic associations to cover costs for textbooks, ski trips, and English programs.

Jan 16 • 15:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The Lyric goes to school!

The National Opera is introducing a comprehensive educational program exploring the world of opera and artistic creation for elementary schools in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Jan 16 • 12:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Staff Shortages in Schools and After-School Programs Belonging to the East Center

There are ongoing staff shortages in schools and after-school programs affiliated with the East Center in Reykjavík, with significant unfilled positions across various educational institutions.

Jan 16 • 07:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

School, boom of four-year paths: green light for 532 new technical-professional addresses

A total of 532 new four-year educational programs have been approved, with around 400 schools now offering these pathways for the first time this academic year, reflecting the success of the initiative.

Jan 12 • 12:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Samobor offers free preparations for graduation this year

Samobor has provided free graduation exam preparations for high school students, attracting 190 participants this year, an increase of 35 from the previous year.

Jan 5 • 10:19 UTC

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