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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Teacher strikes to go ahead in Tasmania, despite deal 'getting closer'

Public school teachers in Tasmania will strike this week, causing school closures across the state after rejecting the latest pay offer from the government.

Mar 22 • 23:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 200 professionals are called to work in the state network of Piauí

The state of Piauí has called 218 professionals to enhance the teaching and administrative staff in public schools as part of an initiative to strengthen integrated full-time high school and technical education.

Mar 20 • 17:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MARTIN EHALA ⟩ The constitutional right to education must be ensured for the youth of Ida-Viru

To ensure the right to education for the youth of Ida-Viru, schools need to be state-run and staffed with teachers who speak Estonian and support pro-Estonian ideals.

Mar 19 • 17:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Stop to Staff Expansion in Schools: 'An Attack on the Future of Our Children'

The SPD and Greens in Bavaria have sharply criticized the state government's hiring freeze in schools, viewing it as detrimental to students' futures.

Mar 19 • 13:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Kalvāns: When schools receive the requested freedom, certain 'peculiarities' appear

Rūdolfs Kalvāns highlights that school leadership struggles with autonomy and freedom, impacting educational quality as per the State Audit Office’s report.

Mar 18 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice maintains conviction of the State of SP for facilitating child labor in schools in Porto Feliz

The São Paulo State was sentenced to pay R$ 2 million for facilitating child labor in schools of Porto Feliz, according to a ruling by the Labor Court.

Mar 17 • 20:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo NUT pledges ICT training for teachers

The Nigerian Union of Teachers in Oyo State commits to enhancing teacher training and addressing misconduct in schools through legal action.

Mar 17 • 11:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Jigawa distributes 600 rice bags to Islamic scholars

In Jigawa State, Nigeria, the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education distributed 600 bags of rice to Islamic scholars and Tsangaya schools as part of Ramadan support efforts.

Mar 17 • 00:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara unveils committee to reclaim encroached school lands

The Kwara State Government has established a committee to recover encroached lands of public secondary schools across the state.

Mar 16 • 01:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara sets up committee to recover encroached public school lands

The Kwara State Government has established a committee aimed at reclaiming encroached lands of public secondary schools across the state.

Mar 15 • 15:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo condemns violence against Igbinedion school student

The Edo State Ministry of Education has condemned a violent incident involving a student at the Igbinedion Education Centre, emphasizing the need for discipline and safety in schools.

Mar 14 • 10:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice determines that the government of MG carry out accessibility works in 8 state schools; see which ones

The Justice of Minas Gerais has ordered the state government to implement accessibility improvements in eight public schools in Belo Horizonte after a request from the Public Ministry.

Mar 13 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors of São José dos Campos approve municipalization of seven more schools; find out which

The councilors of São José dos Campos have approved the municipalization of seven state schools, expanding the city's control over local education.

Mar 13 • 12:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Change in schools depends on parental support. The state is currently ignoring them

The Czech Education Minister has postponed the implementation of new educational programs, emphasizing that successful reform depends heavily on parental attitudes.

Mar 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Schools Use Old Textbooks. The State Has Lost Control Over Them

Schools in Czechia are using outdated textbooks due to the lack of quality standards set by the state, leading to concerns about the relevance of the educational materials.

Mar 13 • 06:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Exclusion of Islamic Schools in Texas from a $1 Billion Educational Program

Texas authorities have excluded approximately 20 Islamic schools from a $1 billion educational support program, citing ties to terrorist organizations, leading to a lawsuit from the state's Muslim community.

Mar 12 • 03:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

State Audit: Euro Millions Will Not Save Estonia from Engineer Shortage

A recent audit by the Estonian State Audit Office indicates that despite a significant investment in engineering education, the country will not resolve its engineer shortage unless the foundational math and science education in primary schools improves.

Mar 11 • 19:33 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun SUBEB inducts 104 headteachers

The Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board has inducted 104 new headteachers to enhance leadership in public primary schools across the state.

Mar 10 • 22:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 140,000 students in AC are expected to receive funding for school material purchases

Over 140,000 students in Acre's public fundamental and high schools will receive financial assistance for school supplies through a state law established in 2026.

Mar 10 • 22:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Children Often Learn from 'Bearded' Textbooks. According to Analysis, the State Has Lost Control Over What Schools Use

An analysis reveals that children in Czech primary schools are often taught using outdated textbooks, highlighting a lack of modernization and preparation for upcoming educational reforms.

Mar 10 • 13:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sit-at-home: Soludo tours schools, orders full attendance

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo visited schools to encourage full attendance and end the Monday sit-at-home in the state.

Mar 9 • 22:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo pledges support for federal schools

The Oyo State Ministry of Education has committed to collaborate with Federal Government-owned schools to improve education and student safety.

Mar 7 • 17:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

History of Pernambuco becomes a mandatory subject in state schools

The study of Pernambuco's history is now compulsory in the state's public schools, aiming to enhance students' understanding of their local heritage from an early age.

Mar 6 • 22:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Teachers’ recruitment: Osun releases first batch of shortlisted applicants

Osun State Government has released the first batch of successful applicants for teaching positions in public schools across the state.

Mar 6 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UERJ holds meeting with state schools in the Serrana II Region to promote entrance exam and admission policies

UERJ organized a meeting to promote its entrance exam and admission policies to state schools in the Serrana II Region of Brazil.

Mar 5 • 10:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Educational voucher March 2026: how to know if you are a beneficiary and how much it covers

The educational voucher program in Argentina offers state assistance to families with children and teenagers in private schools with significant state funding, detailing application procedures and requirements.

Mar 4 • 22:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos opens registration for 2026 Model college screening test

Lagos State has begun online registration for the 2026 Screening Test for Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools.

Mar 4 • 15:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The City Implements Gemini in Primary State Schools

The Buenos Aires government has announced the integration of Google Gemini into state primary schools, promoting AI in education.

Mar 3 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders the State to complete renovations in two schools in Açailândia

A court in Maranhão has ordered that renovations at two schools in Açailândia be completed within 30 days.

Mar 3 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School lunch arrives late and with insufficient stock in state schools of Manaus

In Manaus, state schools are facing delays in the delivery of school lunches and insufficient supplies, raising concerns about the quality of meals for students.

Mar 2 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acre is among the states that will receive funding for the construction of indigenous schools, says MEC

The Brazilian state of Acre is set to receive funding for the construction of two new indigenous schools as part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Education (MEC) to build 117 schools across 14 states.

Mar 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"The state has failed," says expert about the ban on mobile phones in schools. He described a warning signal for children

A debate is growing in Czechia regarding the regulation of mobile phones in schools, with experts advocating for more decisive action from the government amid rising concerns.

Mar 2 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"The state has failed," says expert about the ban on mobile phones in schools. He described warning signs in children

The debate over regulating mobile phone use in schools in the Czech Republic is intensifying, with experts advocating for state-led initiatives instead of leaving decisions to individual school directors.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for integrated high school with technical education grows by more than 30% in the Sorocaba region

The demand for integrated high school and technical education has surged significantly in the Sorocaba region of Brazil, with a notable increase in candidates for the state technical schools.

Mar 1 • 20:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo distributes textbooks, school bags, sandals to primary, secondary students

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

Feb 28 • 12:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Israel declares a state of emergency and shuts down schools

Israel has declared a state of emergency, closing schools and workplaces due to heightened tensions following an attack on Iran.

Feb 28 • 04:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MEC data showing a decline in enrollments raises questions in SP and from specialists

A significant drop in student enrollments in São Paulo state schools has caused a rift between federal and state governments and led to a call for reevaluation of educational data.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara unveils coding, digital literacy programme for schools

The Kwara State Government has launched the 2026 Coding and Digital Literacy Programme aimed at enhancing digital education in schools following the success of the previous year's initiative.

Feb 27 • 17:44 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
🇩🇪 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 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Seminarian Who Is Challenging Texas Theocracy

Democratic State Representative James Talarico is leading a significant opposition against the imposition of the Ten Commandments in Texas public schools, positioning himself as a pivotal figure against American religious right movements.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano sets March 1 for second term break

Kano State Government announces March 1 as the start date for the Eid al-Fitr holiday for all schools in the state.

Feb 25 • 19:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seduc starts chess training for teachers from 50 full-time schools

The Secretary of Education in Brazil has begun a chess training course for teachers in 50 full-time state schools to promote chess as a pedagogical tool.

Feb 25 • 19:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saresp: elementary education records in mathematics, but still hasn't recovered pre-pandemic Portuguese

São Paulo state school students achieved record performance in mathematics in the 2025 Saresp results, but Portuguese proficiency has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Feb 25 • 19:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

State School Inspection / The Quality of Teaching is Declining; Pressure on Performance and Testing Prevalent. It Seems that the Only Goal of Schools is Entrance Exams and Competitions

A report by the Slovak State Inspection highlights that the quality of teaching in schools is decreasing, focusing heavily on testing, which hinders the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children.

Feb 25 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than a thousand professionals summoned for full-time schools in Piauí; see the list

Over a thousand education professionals have been summoned to work in full-time schools across Piauí, Brazil, as announced by the State Department of Education.

Feb 24 • 18:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Maharana Pratap's State Ascension Day Will Be Celebrated on February 28 in Rajasthan, Schools Given This Order

The Education Department in Rajasthan has announced that February 28 will be celebrated as Maharana Pratap's State Ascension Day in all schools, with various activities planned to honor the historical figure.

Feb 24 • 06:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bahia's Education Department publishes guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence in state schools

The Bahia Education Department has released guidelines for the ethical and pedagogical integration of Artificial Intelligence in state schools.

Feb 23 • 20:11 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian textbooks, cadet classes and youth militia: state of schools in temporarily occupied territories

Russian authorities are enforcing a curriculum in occupied Ukrainian territories that indoctrinates children with loyalty to the Russian state, affecting over 582,000 students.

Feb 23 • 15:43 UTC

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