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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Ministry of Education: All educational activities across the country are canceled until further notice

The Israeli Ministry of Education has announced the cancellation of all physical educational activities across the country until further notice, including special education programs and extracurricular activities.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Zoo: the polar bear's favorite treat is ice cream with fruit and blood

At Tallinn Zoo, polar bears enjoy a special treat of fruit and blood ice cream and spend much of their time relaxing.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE1 from Thursday, February 26, 2026

A series of videos reveal confrontations among parliament members during a special congressional investigative commission session in Brazil.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Two sisters diagnosed with cone and rod dystrophy use special filters to avoid light and further their studies: 'They are very independent girls'

Two sisters from Baeza, Ecuador, diagnosed with visual disabilities, use special filters to help them navigate their studies and daily lives.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Disability Assistance: Special Schools Sound the Alarm: State Reimburses Construction Costs Too Late

Special schools in Germany are facing financial challenges as the state delays reimbursement of construction costs for a new school designed to support emotionally and socially challenged children.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Psychologist breaks down SEND White Paper and what it will mean for parents

A psychologist analyzes the governmentโ€™s new SEND White Paper, which proposes substantial reforms affecting special education needs and disabilities in England.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Education to AI... Many Major Agreements Made Between India and Israel, See

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, both nations signed 16 significant agreements, marking a shift towards a special strategic partnership.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The private 'Saulฤ—s' gymnasium will be established in a special location in Vilnius: with a swimming pool, wellness center, and modern educational spaces

The 'Saulฤ—s' private gymnasium is planning to build a new facility in Vilnius, emphasizing health and wellness in education.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Class 10 Admit Card Valid, But Pass Certificate Necessary' - SC's Important Remarks on Bengal SIR Controversy

The Supreme Court clarified that the admit card for Class 10 can be used as a supporting document for identity verification alongside a pass certificate in the ongoing special intensive review process in West Bengal.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pay 5 Thousand, the Paper Will Be Solved... How Copying Took Place in Board Exams in UP!

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested six individuals involved in a cheating racket during the 2026 UP Board examinations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

New podcast provides a unique insight into a very special school

A new podcast offers an in-depth look at specialized education provided for children with complex disabilities at a public school in Denmark.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Teachers' Union: 'Administrative Integration Law Provokes Regional Competition and Undermines Public Education'

The National Teachers' Union in South Korea is calling for a complete review of the proposed law on the establishment of integrated special cities, claiming it threatens public education by fostering competition between regions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Parents of children with special educational needs give changes in England a mixed response

Parents of children with special educational needs express cautious optimism about recent changes announced by the UK government, while also voicing concerns about ongoing struggles for support.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Multi-billion plan for schools unveiled as children in Year 2 onwards to get new system

A multi-billion pound investment is set to reform mainstream schools by enhancing support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents? โ€“ podcast

The podcast discusses the UK government's planned overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system and its reception among MPs and parents.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Summer in the Climate arrives in Cubatรฃo with special programming

Cubatรฃo will host the 'Summer in the Climate' project on February 25, featuring a variety of activities focused on environmental education and entertainment.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Shake-up of support for children with special needs and disabilities unveiled

The UK government has announced significant reforms to the support system for children with special educational needs and disabilities, affecting how many receive personalized education plans starting in 2030.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran: Protests at Universities and Messages to Students via Phone, Denial of Summoning 'Special Forces'

Iranian universities are witnessing student protests and gatherings amid official assurances supporting critical discourse.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

SEND reforms sound positive - but I fear they will do more harm for children like mine

A mother expresses concern that proposed SEND reforms may ultimately undermine support for children with special educational needs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

What you need to know about changes coming to UK schools under SEND reforms

The UK government is implementing a significant overhaul of the special educational needs (SEND) system, set to begin in September 2029, with a focus on inclusivity and reduced wait times for support.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

About 270,000 fewer children in England to get EHCPs under Send overhaul

A significant reduction in the provision of education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England is set to be implemented following recent government reforms.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

13 bombshell changes to schools from new SEND support and classroom shake-up

New plans have been announced in the UK to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system in schools, focusing on greater support and inclusivity for students.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Teaching union claims extra ยฃ4bn for Send overhaul just โ€˜drop in bucketโ€™ compared with whatโ€™s needed โ€“ UK politics live

The teaching union asserts that the UK government's additional ยฃ4 billion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is inadequate compared to the real financial needs for reform.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Send support for schoolchildren in England to be given ยฃ4bn overhaul

Ministers in England are set to announce a ยฃ4 billion overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, aimed at improving education provisions for children.

Feb 22 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer makes key promise as major school SEND plans announced

Keir Starmer has pledged to enhance support for families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through a ยฃ4 billion funding initiative for mainstream schools.

Feb 22 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Mainstream schools to receive extra funding for SEND pupils as part of ยฃ4bn package

The UK government is allocating an additional ยฃ4 billion to mainstream schools to enhance support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 22 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Minister says children in England will get support more quickly under Send overhaul

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces plans to expedite support for children with special educational needs in England under a new government overhaul.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Stakeholders urge government to fund inclusive schools, expand therapy access

Stakeholders in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to provide urgent funding for inclusive schools and increase access to therapy services for children with special needs.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Sweeping school reforms to be unveiled - but one mum says it's 'just what I was fearing'

The UK government is set to unveil sweeping education reforms aimed at reducing the disadvantage gap among schoolchildren, but some parents express concern about the potential impacts on their children.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back governmentโ€™s Send reforms in open letter

Five former UK education secretaries have urged Labour MPs to support government reforms aimed at improving the special education system in English schools.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Schools in England to receive budget for children with special needs as part of Send overhaul

The UK government will provide individual budgets to mainstream schools in England to support children with special needs, addressing chronic issues in the current SEND system.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

School in Kenya transforms learning for students with dyslexia

A special school in Kenya is providing innovative, hands-on lessons for students with dyslexia, catering to their unique learning needs.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Nordecon to build Helen School building

Nordecon AS has signed a contract to construct a new building for Helen School in North Tallinn, aimed at catering to children with special needs.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Expectations for the Korea-Japan "Andong Summit" [Special Correspondent Column]

The article discusses ongoing calls for the Japanese government to provide equal educational rights for Korean schools in Japan, highlighting protests and historical context surrounding the issue.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The participation of children with special educational needs in extracurricular education camps is not supported enough

There is insufficient support for organizing camps that cater adequately to children with special educational needs in Estonia.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Insufficient support for the participation of special needs children in hobby education camps

The article discusses the lack of adequate support for special needs children to participate in hobby education camps in Estonia.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The participation of children with special educational needs in extracurricular camps is not sufficiently supported

The article discusses the insufficient support for children with special educational needs in accessing extracurricular camps in Estonia.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Edo to support special needs schools, hails teachersโ€™ sacrifice

The Edo State Government has praised the efforts of the Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers and has committed to ongoing support for special needs education in the state.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tank veteran teacher back in the classroom after being left paralysed in a horror crash

Ian Westmoreland, a tank veteran and special needs teacher, has returned to teaching after being paralyzed from the waist down in a serious cycling accident, showcasing remarkable resilience by participating in physical activities post-recovery.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Introducing Absolute Evaluation, but Special Purpose and Self-Governing High Schools Remain Intact?

There are discussions underway in South Korea regarding the shift from relative to absolute evaluation in education, but concerns arise about the implications for specialized high schools and the potential for increased educational inequality.

Feb 15 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Book Project: Why Anne Frank is Still Important to Youth Today

A special educational session at a school in Germany reflects on the relevance of Anne Frank's diary to today's youth.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A classroom for children who come from abroad not to fall behind: "It's a luxury; in one course they master the language or, if not, they defend themselves quite well"

A Madrid school is providing a special classroom to help immigrant children learn Spanish and integrate into the education system.

Feb 14 โ€ข 23:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Headteacher left needing wheelchair after pupil struck her with chair at school

A headteacher in the UK has been left wheelchair-bound after being struck by a chair thrown by a student with special educational needs.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Raising Girls in Soviet Times: The Oddities of Sexual Education in a Special Textbook

The article discusses how a special Soviet-era textbook outlined the ideal characteristics and roles of girls, focusing on preparing them for domestic roles and societal expectations.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Director on inclusive education: When a school becomes a social or medical institution, the quality of education suffers

Inclusive education in Latvia is struggling as schools are being expected to take on social and medical roles, diverting focus from educational quality.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Patras: Shocking allegations of slaps on a 9-year-old with autism in a Special School - The teacher 'was disturbed by the noise'

Serious allegations of violence against a 9-year-old autistic student at a Special Elementary School in Patras are under investigation by authorities, after the child's mother reported repeated slaps from a teacher.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Advocates demand Rivers focus on special needs children

Organisers of the Inclusive Spelling Bee in Rivers State urge the government to enhance support and infrastructure for special needs children.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Send provision leaving deprived areas of England โ€˜trailing behindโ€™, report finds

A report shows that funding for special educational needs and disabilities has increased more in affluent areas, leaving poorer regions in England at a disadvantage.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:00 UTC

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