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The Oyo State government has commenced the distribution of educational materials to public schools as part of the 2024 intervention program.

The Greens in Bavaria are calling for the relaxation of a hiring freeze in schools to address a significant teacher shortage, particularly in secondary schools.

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.

Directors of public high schools in Madrid argue that the division of the compulsory secondary education (ESO) stages is detrimental to students and request a reconsideration from the education authorities.

The South Korean Ministry of Education aims to install solar power systems in 77% of public elementary, middle, and high schools by 2030 as part of the 'Sunshine School' project.

Sarmīte Arbidāne from Rēzekne has been appointed as the new director of the Riga Natālijas Draudziņas Secondary School following the resignation of her predecessor due to dissatisfaction among teachers.

In Czechia, the number of applicants for secondary schools and multi-year gymnasiums is nearly 156,000, with a significant shortfall in available spots compared to the previous year.

Norway's proposal to make sign language an elective subject in secondary schools is met with criticism from the Norwegian Deaf Association, which argues for its inclusion on par with Nynorsk to ensure all students learn the basics.

The Ogre municipality is set to merge three schools into a new educational institution named Madliena Regional Secondary School to ensure sustainable and quality education.

Representatives of the LLRA-KŠS in Lithuania are advocating for legislation that would ensure secondary education for ethnic minorities is provided in their native language in at least one school or class within local municipalities.

A survey indicates that one in four Czech children is reluctant to attend secondary schools that require maturity exams, primarily due to a fear of not succeeding in them.

An article outlines the process and resources available for parents to select the best secondary schools for their children in Czechia.

The Edo State Government has initiated a campaign to reduce cultism and drug abuse among students in various secondary schools.

Secondary schools in England are required to provide inclusion areas to support neurodiverse children and those with special educational needs, as part of a government initiative for educational reform.

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

The Greek Minister of Education outlined proposed reforms to the secondary education system, aiming to establish a more equitable and effective National Diploma through a dialogue on the current challenges faced in high schools.

The winter admission period for vocational schools in Lithuania began on February 2, targeting those with secondary education looking to retrain or improve their professional skills.

Due to dangerous weather conditions and infrastructure issues, all primary and secondary schools in Tower will be closed tomorrow, along with municipal kindergartens and K.D.A.P. centers, following the mayor's decision.

The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has partnered with the Rotary Club of Gbagada South and 11 other clubs to enhance literacy among public secondary school students.

The pre-registration process for the 2026-2027 school year in Mexico City is nearing its final stages, with a reminder from the Ministry of Public Education for parents to secure a place in public basic education schools before the deadline.

In Sinaloa, the pre-registration period for basic education students has begun, requiring parents and guardians to complete the online registration process within set deadlines to secure a place in public schools.

The Federal Educational Authority in Mexico City and the Ministry of Public Education have confirmed the start of the pre-registration process for public schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, which is free for parents and guardians.

Parents are actively completing the online registration process for preschool, primary, and secondary education in Mexico City to secure places for their children in public schools, with guidance provided for a smooth pre-registration experience.

Changes have been made to the absence rules for upper secondary schools in Norway.

London schools are projected to lose £45 million in funding over the next four years due to declining pupil numbers, which will lead to cuts in staff and curriculum, particularly affecting secondary schools.

Guðjón Hreinn Hauksson has been re-elected as chairman of the Teachers' Association of Secondary Schools for another four years, alongside Simon Cramer Larsen, who was re-elected to the board.

Gudjón Hreinn Hauksson, the chairman of the Teachers' Association of Secondary Schools, denies allegations of improper interference in the election process made by his opponent Simon Cramer Larsen.

Berlin has reversed its previous decision, making the history of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) mandatory in upper secondary school curricula as part of a revised educational framework.

Berlin students will no longer be required to study DDR history and its implications due to a new curriculum framework, alarming history teachers.

This year marks the most significant change in enrollment for secondary schools in recent years, with the launch of a central e-Enrollment system replacing the old methods.

Greece will take part in the OECD's TALIS International Survey for the first time, with 246 secondary schools participating from February 9 to March 9 under the coordination of the Educational Policy Institute.

The Educational Research Institute is concluding the recruitment of experts who will help create new core curricula for secondary schools in Poland, with applications open until January 11 and work to begin in February.

The Government of Malawi has announced the abolition of basic fees in public secondary schools effective January 1, 2026, aiming to enhance access to education.

A total of 152 new school textbooks for elementary, middle, and first year of high school have been approved, with digital availability starting now and final selections by teachers due by March 2026.