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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

An Unchanging School, an Overly Honest Society: The Reason Why the Reformist Principal Left His Job

A prominent principal known for advocating progressive educational reforms in Tokyo public elementary schools steps down, questioning the rigidity of the educational system.

Mar 19 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The school system sometimes resembles the Wild West

The article critiques the Icelandic school system, likening it to the chaotic nature of the Wild West.

Mar 18 • 12:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

School reform without teacher education reform? It won't succeed!

The article discusses the disconnect between teacher training at universities and the upcoming educational reform in Poland, 'Compass of Tomorrow', arguing that without changes in teacher education, reform efforts will fail.

Mar 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

After the Dismissal of the Director Who Disparaged the Forest Brothers, Tondiraba Vocational School Has Undergone Major Reform

Tondiraba Vocational School has undergone significant changes following the dismissal of its controversial director, Sergei Ptšjolkin.

Mar 17 • 09:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She graduated with honors but without knowing how to read or write: the shocking story of Aleysha Ortiz

Aleysha Ortiz graduated with honors from a high school in Connecticut, despite being functionally illiterate, raising concerns about the education system's evaluation methods.

Mar 14 • 16:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The school with difficulties that is now the most demanded with a dictation and an hour of reading in class every day

The IES Lucía de Medrano in Salamanca has transformed into the most sought-after school in the region by implementing innovative educational strategies, including daily dictations and reading sessions.

Mar 13 • 22:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

School according to the 'Compass of Tomorrow'. New core curriculum signed

Poland's Minister of Education has signed new regulations that update the core curriculum for preschool and primary education as part of a reform initiative known as 'Compass of Tomorrow.'

Mar 13 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lääneranna municipality changed Metsküla school back to municipal school

Lääneranna municipality reestablished Metsküla school as a municipal institution after it had operated as a private school for some time.

Mar 12 • 13:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Former Democratic mayor goes against the grain in backing school choice, calls for party to embrace it

Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza advocates for a progressive approach to school choice as the new CEO of Democrats for Education Reform.

Mar 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

School that went from 'nightmare' to winner of world award will have model replicated in SP

The Parque dos Sonhos school in Cubatão, Brazil, transformed from a violent environment to a recognized educational space, will have its model replicated in 100 new vulnerable schools in the state of São Paulo.

Mar 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Everyone wants to save the public school - but what is actually the problem?

Political parties in Denmark are competing with proposals for reforming public schools, yet the specific issues they aim to address remain unclear.

Mar 11 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Green Revolution Wants to Erase Jesus: Sharia and Gender are Coming to School

A new educational reform in Lower Saxony led by the Green Party's Education Minister Julia Willie Hamburg intends to minimize the focus on Christianity in favor of broader themes reflecting societal diversity.

Mar 10 • 10:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MARTIN EHALA ⟩ Education officials should be sent to school

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research proposed the partial elimination of numerical grading in primary and basic schools, highlighting a disconnect between officials and practitioners.

Mar 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

WATCH: Various Evaluated School Network Reform is Approaching Completion

Latvian government is nearing the conclusion of a long-debated school network reform aimed at optimizing education funding and resources.

Mar 8 • 17:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Some will likely argue that the Social Democrats have a lot to pay back after the school reform, but they have not been idle

As Denmark approaches elections, educational funding emerges as a contentious issue with political parties signaling a willingness to invest more in public schools.

Mar 8 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

School dining halls can also be a place for learning

The article discusses the importance of combining health and gastronomic appeal in school meal programs amid rising concerns over childhood obesity and poor eating habits.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Education Minister: After funding reforms, border schools will still be able to have classes with five children

Latvia's Education Minister discusses new funding reforms for schools, emphasizing the need for compromise and the potential for school closures due to local decisions.

Mar 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Such a fight has never happened before. Students decided to get their school principal into the Senate

Students at Smíchov Secondary Industrial School are launching a campaign to support their principal Radko Sáblík in his bid for a Senate seat, aiming to bring educational reform to a political level.

Mar 6 • 11:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The director of the School Agency resigns: A tough job

Joakim Malmström resigns as the director of Sweden's School Agency after two years, citing overwhelming workload and criticism of the Agency's reform efforts.

Mar 5 • 14:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From a victim of assault to a bamboo forest for educational rights: 'To revive education, we need to restore community'

A former teacher, who suffered assault and harassment at the hands of a school principal, emphasizes the need to restore community bonds to improve educational rights in Korea.

Mar 5 • 12:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Director General of the Swedish National Agency for Education Resigns: 'It Has Been Intense'

Joakim Malmström resigns as Director General of the Swedish National Agency for Education due to high work demands and health issues.

Mar 5 • 12:20 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Clear - This will be the solution for the problem school in Gällivare

The education committee in Gällivare has decided to restructure high school classes across multiple schools to address ongoing issues at the local high school.

Mar 5 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lääneranna's new local government plans to reverse school reform

Lääneranna's new local government is planning to reverse previous school reforms based on community demands.

Feb 27 • 15:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Idris invests N3bn in textbooks, rebuilds 500 schools

Governor Nasir Idris has invested N3 billion in education reforms in Kebbi State, targeting the improvement of 학교 infrastructure and resources.

Feb 27 • 01:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Fuchs: All-day classes will not start in 2027 after all.

Croatian Education Minister Radovan Fuchs announced that all-day classes in primary schools will not commence as planned in 2027 due to delays in school construction.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Protests in Jēkabpils Municipality Against School Network Reform; 18 Teachers May Lose Their Jobs

Residents of Jēkabpils protested against school network reforms that could lead to job losses for teachers due to a decrease in student numbers.

Feb 26 • 14:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The reform of primary school education is postponed by a year, decided Plaga

The planned reform of primary school education in Czechia is delayed by one year as announced by Minister Plaga.

Feb 26 • 12:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening School History Education: Increasing Focus on Modern History in Middle School and Promoting New History Electives in High School

The South Korean government plans to enhance history education in schools by increasing the emphasis on modern history in middle school curricula and introducing new elective history courses in high schools.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bundestag: Committee Approves German Rules for EU Asylum Reform

The German Bundestag's Interior Committee has passed two draft laws for the implementation of the EU asylum law reform, allowing asylum seekers in initial reception facilities to work more quickly and ensuring that children can attend school within two months of applying for asylum.

Feb 25 • 14:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Driver's License Reform: Not even the driving instructor would sign up now

A driving instructor in Germany expresses frustration over potential reforms to make driver's licenses cheaper, causing uncertainty for both instructors and students.

Feb 24 • 07:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

MEN plans changes. It is to be a different school than today

Poland's Minister of Education, Barbara Nowacka, announced plans for an educational reform called 'Compass of Tomorrow' aimed at adapting the school system to the challenges of the 21st century.

Feb 23 • 15:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘The Private School Scandal Mall’ Wansan Academy Continues Controversy Even Under the Temporary Board System

Controversy surrounds Wansan Academy as allegations of improper personnel actions arise despite being under a temporary board system intended for reform.

Feb 23 • 06:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The reform of entrance exams was supposed to shorten preparation time, but according to entrance exam trainers, the need for preparatory courses has increased

Despite reforms intended to reduce preparation time for university entrance exams in Finland, the demand for preparatory courses has actually increased, according to training companies.

Feb 20 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Special needs support eligibility to be reviewed at start of secondary school in England

In England, children with special needs will undergo a review of their eligibility for support as they transition to secondary school, following a government plan to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (Send) system.

Feb 19 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Pupils with special educational needs to have support reviewed when they join secondary school

The UK government is set to reform support for pupils with special educational needs as they transition to secondary school, aiming to reduce reliance on Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Feb 19 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TOOMAS KRUUSIMÄGI ⟩ The leader shapes the school's values

The article discusses the important role of school leaders in the transition to Estonian language instruction.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Barbara Nowacka: I regret that health education is not a compulsory subject

Barbara Nowacka discusses the need for compulsory health education in Poland's school curriculum amid recent educational reforms.

Feb 18 • 03:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mississippi's school miracle shames failing Chicago leaders on education

The article contrasts the educational transformation in Mississippi with the failing schools in Chicago, questioning why a state with fewer resources has achieved such dramatic improvements while Chicago continues to struggle.

Feb 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The National Dialogue for High School Begins: The National Diploma is on a Reform Track

Greece has initiated a National Dialogue aimed at reforming the high school education system, focusing on the National Diploma and the restructuring of secondary education.

Feb 16 • 17:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

School Anew: Compass of Tomorrow Despite the Veto. Barbara Nowacka on Reform, Salaries, and Household Work

Barbara Nowacka discusses the importance of the 'Compass of Tomorrow' education reform in Poland, emphasizing its practical approach and the need for better teacher salaries.

Feb 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Immediate inclusion of ASPAITE in EKPA requested by 18 professors of the School

Eighteen professors of ASPAITE in Greece are calling for the school's immediate integration into EKPA to enhance educational opportunities and prepare for a new five-year curriculum.

Feb 13 • 12:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Full-scale start of national high school reform, public offering of fund begins; results to be announced in March

Japan's Ministry of Education has launched a public offering for a new fund aimed at reforming high school education with a total allocation of 295 billion yen over three years.

Feb 13 • 09:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends civic-military school rules of Tarcísio and prohibits police from teaching in SP

A São Paulo court has temporarily suspended the behavioral guidelines for civic-military schools established by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and has prohibited police officers from teaching there.

Feb 12 • 16:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Student in School Ranks is a Problem, Concerns Also About E-Applications. Over a Thousand Directors Urge Minister Drucker for Changes in Education Reform

Over a thousand school leaders in Slovakia have raised concerns regarding recently approved education reforms, citing ambiguity, risks to children's rights, and a lack of dialogue with the Ministry of Education.

Feb 12 • 13:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Senate approved the labor reform bill; only 3 provinces will reach 190 school days

The Argentine Senate has passed a labor reform bill aimed at changing employment relations amid significant political maneuvering.

Feb 12 • 11:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Reform of Driving Schools: How the Driver's License is to Become Cheaper

Germany's Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder is proposing reforms to make obtaining a driver's license cheaper and simpler amid rising costs and bureaucratic hurdles.

Feb 11 • 19:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

School chief after the minister's response: 'Offensive'

Gällivare's head of administration, Peter Olsson, criticizes Education Minister Simona Mohamsson for her response regarding declining school results and teacher qualifications in the region.

Feb 11 • 19:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Debate about G9: Should Bavaria have stuck with the eight-year high school system?

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Bavaria regarding the reinstatement of the nine-year high school system, known as G9, after it was abolished in 2003 in favor of an eight-year system (G8).

Feb 11 • 13:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government modifies key articles of the labor reform project; 10 dead in a shooting at a school in Canada

The Argentine government has made significant amendments to its labor reform project to secure necessary votes amidst protests and recent events, while also reporting a tragic shooting incident in Canada.

Feb 11 • 11:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Plaga Wants to Postpone the Reform of Education in Elementary Schools

Czech Minister Plaga is seeking to delay the planned reforms in elementary school education due to unspecified obstacles.

Feb 11 • 05:33 UTC

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