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🇪🇪 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Raí, Chico Pinheiro, and Minister to Parade in Tribute to the MST

The samba school Acadêmicos do Tatuapé will host a parade paying tribute to Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement (MST), featuring public figures like Raí, Chico Pinheiro, and Minister Márcia Lopes.

Feb 10 • 20:24 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

This is old-fashioned romanticism of large-scale operations

Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, leader of the Centre Party in Norway, criticizes the Conservative Party's proposal for a new municipal reform, calling it outdated and warning of negative consequences such as the closure of elderly care facilities and school centralization.

Feb 10 • 10:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Is the Ministry of Education preparing another turn in Polish schools? Barbara Nowacka pointed out a date

Health education is set to become a vital subject in Polish schools, but the discussion surrounding it has ignited fears among some parents, according to Minister Barbara Nowacka.

Feb 10 • 09:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'We were aware': Aviation authority knew of issues at school before fatal crash

The report on a fatal light plane crash in Gippsland, Victoria highlights systemic flaws in the flight training system, with immediate calls for reform in pilot training protocols.

Feb 10 • 05:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Eternal classes

The article critiques Ecuador's education system, highlighting an overextended school schedule that causes fatigue among students.

Feb 9 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rando Kuustik: time is slipping away from the joints...

Rando Kuustik critiques the Estonian education system's approach, likening it to a patient whose issues have been inadequately addressed, leading to further complications.

Feb 9 • 07:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Get kids back into books by reflecting modern Britain in school reading, campaign says

Campaigners argue for a reform of the English curriculum to better reflect modern Britain and engage young readers.

Feb 8 • 00:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

#dkpol: The election drums are rumbling

The article discusses recent developments in Danish politics, including the government's new expulsion reform and the Social Democrats' proposal for a new school system.

Feb 6 • 16:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Named schools and kindergartens in Riga affected by the upcoming reform

The Riga City Council has decided to merge or reorganize several schools and kindergartens for the 2026/2027 school year.

Feb 6 • 11:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Kindergarten Reform in Riga: Teachers Will Not Lose Jobs, Promises Mayor

The Riga municipality assures that teachers who wish to continue working in the city's pre-school education institutions will not lose their jobs despite upcoming changes to the education system, attributed mainly to demographic trends.

Feb 6 • 10:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Why there is suddenly a lull in driving schools in Hamburg

The announcement of reforms to driving school regulations in Hamburg has led to a significant drop in new student registrations as potential learners wait for the changes to take effect.

Feb 6 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

State school reform system in RJ becomes target of complaint for lack of transparency and suspicion of irregularities

A system designed to expedite emergency purchases in state schools in Rio de Janeiro is under investigation by the Public Ministry and the State Court of Accounts due to allegations of lack of transparency and difficulties in controlling expenses.

Feb 5 • 22:57 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Overview: This is how the Social Democrats want to change primary school

The Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Education Minister Mattias Tesfaye, have launched a proposal to reform primary education, which they plan to bring into government negotiations after an upcoming parliamentary election.

Feb 4 • 12:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will the loud MEN reform be reversed? 'This is normality in school'

Former Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin advocates for voting for the Law and Justice party to restore homework and full teaching autonomy in Poland's schools, emphasizing that it represents a return to normality.

Feb 4 • 12:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Storm Regarding School Reforms. MEN Bows to Directors' Criticism

The Polish Ministry of Education (MEN) is retreating from proposed tougher regulations on school attendance in response to widespread criticism from school directors.

Feb 4 • 11:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Expert identifies weaknesses in Mette Frederiksen's major school proposal

An expert highlights that while the 5 billion kroner investment in children's education is necessary, the new 'small school' initiative fails to address all of the challenges facing the school system.

Feb 4 • 11:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Mette Frederiksen intentionally challenges her government with her big promise of a small school

Mette Frederiksen presents a new promise for a small school aimed at younger students, positioning it as a significant campaign commitment for the Social Democrats, distinct from her previous campaign promises that targeted more directly the political opposition.

Feb 4 • 05:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The number that raises alarms but is a great opportunity

A significant decrease in primary school students in Argentina presents an extraordinary opportunity to reform the country's education system.

Feb 3 • 23:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

National Diploma: The reactions of the parties to the changes in high school

The proposal for the National Diploma is met with strong reactions from political parties, as PASOK emphasizes the need for a consensus reform while the KKE condemns the announcements as aggressive towards students and teachers, highlighting risks from the exhausting exams and the Question Bank.

Feb 3 • 16:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Return regarding the loud reform of the Ministry of Education? "Restore immediately"

The Ministry of Education's decision to abolish mandatory homework in primary schools sparked significant controversy, with officials arguing that assessing work done outside of school is unreliable due to possible use of artificial intelligence.

Feb 3 • 09:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Directors refuse to publish minutes of meetings and criticize e-registration. According to them, the minister has created chaos

Education Minister Tomáš Drucker's sweeping changes to school laws, hailed as the biggest reform in two decades, have sparked criticism regarding the publication of meeting minutes and e-registration procedures.

Feb 2 • 17:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Such changes await Polish schools. There will be no classes for a week

A significant education reform called 'Reforma26. Compass of the Future' is set to be implemented in Polish schools from the new school year, with discussions currently taking place across various provinces.

Feb 2 • 15:54 UTC

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