'School war' chaos threatens to erupt across UK as police granted special powers
Pupils across the UK are planning 'school wars' that have led to police intervention due to concerns about violence and safety.
Carnival Themes of Belém 2026: Know What Each Samba School Will Bring to Aldeia Cabana
Eight samba schools from the Special Group will perform in Belém's Aldeia Cabana, celebrating Pará's culture through their themes.
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.
Alao-Akala's wife rallies support for visually impaired pupils
The wife of former Oyo State Governor, Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, emphasizes the need for ongoing support for visually impaired students during her visit to a local special school.
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.
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 £4 billion funding initiative for mainstream schools.
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.
Viradouro exits the access group and achieves 2 vice championships and 3 championships in the special category in 9 years; what is the secret to success?
The Viradouro samba school has achieved remarkable success in Brazil's Carnival, winning multiple championships and establishing a strong presence since its return to the Special Group.
Expert: Desired diets and lunch boxes only in emergencies
The increase in children requiring special diets in Sweden has led to stricter regulations by municipalities regarding eligibility, prompting some parents to send lunch boxes to school for their children.
Founded by PT, União de Maricá rises to the Special Group of Rio's parades
União de Maricá, a samba school established by Brazil's PT party, has won the Golden League championship and will compete in the Special Group of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival in 2027 despite an accident that injured several participants during the parade.
Understand what caused 'Piratão', the biggest champion of the Amapá carnival, to be relegated for the first time
The traditional Piratas da Batucada, the most successful school in Amapá's Carnival history, has been relegated for the first time after finishing last in the special group performances in 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Councils in England call for ‘radical’ means testing of Send school transport
Councils in England are advocating for means testing for families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (Send) regarding school transport due to rising demand and costs.
Viradouro is the champion of the Special Group of Rio with a tribute to Ciça, the school's master of battery
Viradouro won the Rio carnival and secured its fourth title with a tribute to Ciça, the school's beloved master of the battery.
School that honored Lula, Acadêmicos de Niterói is relegated
The Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school, which honored President Lula in their Carnival performance, was relegated after finishing last in the Rio de Janeiro's Special Group.
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.
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.
Punishment, failure in the front commission, and accident mark parade that led to Rosas de Ouro's relegation
Rosas de Ouro, the reigning champion of the Special Group of Carnival 2026, was relegated to the Access Group 1 after finishing second to last due to penalties and performance issues at the parade.
Members of Gaviões da Fiel celebrate vice-championship and block Casa Verde Bridge after losing title by 0.1 points
Members of Gaviões da Fiel celebrated their vice-championship in São Paulo's samba school special group despite narrowly losing to Mocidade Alegre.
Tom Maior takes São Paulo's Special Group parade to the avenue in Uberaba
The samba school Tom Maior has brought its Special Group parade to Uberaba, featuring around 300 participants and a samba-enredo that celebrates local culture and the legacy of Chico Xavier.
Tucuruvi is the champion of the Access Group and will return to the elite of São Paulo's Carnival in 2027; the runner-up was Pérola Negra
The Acadêmicos do Tucuruvi samba school has been crowned champion of the São Paulo Carnival Access Group 1 for 2026 and will return to the Special Group in 2027, with Pérola Negra finishing as the vice-champion.
Comlurb collects 65.7 tons of garbage after the 1st night of the Special Group; total for the carnival exceeds 880 tons
Comlurb collected 65.7 tons of garbage during the first night of the Special Group samba school parades, with the total amount of waste for the carnival surpassing 880 tons.
Medicinal herbs and ancestry of Amapá mark Mangueira's parade
The Mangueira samba school celebrated medicinal herbs and Afro-Amapaense ancestry during its performance at Rio's special group parades.
Imperatriz and Mangueira stand out on the 1st day of the Special Group of Rio's carnival
Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Estação Primeira de Mangueira were the highlights of the first night of samba school parades in Rio de Janeiro's Special Group, celebrating Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Acadêmicos de Niterói opens Rio's Carnival with homage to Lula
The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói opened Rio de Janeiro's Special Group Carnival parades with a tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, raising concerns over potential political propaganda ahead of the 2026 elections.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Hits SP on the First Night of Parades at Anhembi Sambadrome
Rainfall affected São Paulo shortly before the opening of the special samba school parades at Anhembi, causing traffic disruptions and emergency incidents.
Check out the Carnival schedule of cities in Eastern Minas Gerais
The Eastern Minas Gerais region has a special schedule for the Carnival 2026, featuring shows, blocks, electric trios, and samba school parades from February 13 to 17.
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.
How to watch the parades of the Special Group of SP's carnival
The article explains how to watch the live broadcasts of the Special Group samba school parades during São Paulo's Carnival 2026.
Patras: Teacher slapped an autistic child because he was "making noise and disturbing"
A shocking incident of violence against a 9-year-old boy with autism occurred at a special elementary school in Patras, Greece, where a teacher allegedly slapped the child for being noisy.
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.
Márcia Sensitiva debuts at carnival with Rosas de Ouro and prepares ritual for the parade on Friday the 13th
Márcia Sensitiva is set to make her debut at São Paulo's carnival with the Rosas de Ouro samba school, preparing a special ritual for her performance.
Mother reports school after son with autism is expelled in Juazeiro do Norte
A mother in Brazil filed a complaint after her autistic son was expelled from school following an incident where he pushed another student and a teacher during a crisis.
Parents get major update on school classroom revamps under multi-billion plan
The UK Education Secretary is set to announce significant updates to the Schools White Paper focusing on revamping classrooms to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Carnival 2026: learn about the themes of the access group schools from Nova Friburgo
The article covers the upcoming Carnival parades of the Access Group and Special Group schools in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, highlighting the themes and details of each school's presentation.
Most students in special schools are at the beginning of their school life
In Brazil, more than 153,000 students are enrolled in special schools for those with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and giftedness, with over half of them in the early years of elementary education.
Teachers in San Francisco go on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years
Around 6,000 public school teachers in San Francisco initiated a strike on Monday, marking the first strike in the city in almost half a century due to unsuccessful negotiations over wages, healthcare, and resources for special education students.
Children with special needs in England will keep current support, minister says
An education minister reassured parents that children with special needs in England will maintain their current school placements and support levels amid concerns over proposed changes to special education provisions.
Learned Helplessness Can Change
A mother grapples with her son's learned helplessness stemming from his autism as she hopes for more active engagement in school activities.
Celebrities, Santista culture, African culture, and fables mark the 1st day of parades of the schools in Santos, SP
The samba school parade for Carnival in Santos, Brazil, commenced with high attendance and featured performances from both the Access and Special Groups.
President of Acadêmicos de Niterói dismissed from Alerj
Wallace Alves Palhares, the president of Acadêmicos de Niterói, was dismissed from his position as assistant at the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly just days before the school's debut in the Special Group of the carnival, which will honor President Lula.
Acadêmicos do Tatuapé: see the plot and sing the samba
The Acadêmicos do Tatuapé samba school focuses on the struggles of agriculture and land rights in their theme 'Planting to reap and feed,' participating in the São Paulo carnival's Special Group parade.
Downtown Rio will have special traffic scheme and roadblocks around the Sambadrome
Traffic blockades and modifications will be implemented in Downtown Rio ahead of the samba school parades at the Marquês de Sapucaí, starting next Thursday, with enhanced public transport services.
SP will have special bus and metro operations during pre-Carnival and holiday in 2026; see what changes
São Paulo will implement special public transportation operations during pre-Carnival and Carnival 2026 to accommodate the expected millions of revelers at street parties and samba school parades.