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🇳🇬 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazonas students have until Tuesday (24) to request exemption in Ufam's PSC

Students from Amazonas' state schools are eligible to apply for a fee exemption for the Federal University of Amazonas' continuous selection process until Tuesday.

Feb 23 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

US Court Opens Path for Louisiana to Require Display of the Ten Commandments in Classrooms

A federal appeals court in the United States has paved the way for Louisiana to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Limnos: Request to declare a state of emergency - Schools closed on Tuesday

Residents of Limnos are desperate as flooding has once again devastated their properties and island infrastructure, prompting local officials to seek a state of emergency.

Feb 22 • 12:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Court approves law requiring Louisiana schools to display Ten Commandments

A US court has approved a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in Louisiana public schools, which has sparked controversy and legal challenges regarding the separation of church and state.

Feb 21 • 07:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kogi schools to open Monday after security threats

Kogi state schools are set to reopen on February 23 after a mid-term break due to security concerns.

Feb 20 • 23:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ida-Viru County Schools Celebrated the State's Birthday with Outdoor Events

Schools in Ida-Viru County celebrated Estonia's upcoming birthday with outdoor events to promote national values and awareness among youth.

Feb 20 • 19:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sexual Violence: Do Insurances Have to Pay Millions to Victims of Abuse?

The article discusses how victims of sexual violence in schools and churches may be entitled to compensation from statutory accident insurance, revealing long-hidden information known by the state and churches.

Feb 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New Update: Vacancy for 5000 Posts including Assistant Teacher and Lecturer

The Chhattisgarh government has announced the recruitment of 5000 teachers in response to the state's educational needs.

Feb 20 • 09:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The State of First-Graders' Knowledge of the Latvian Language Varies. How Strictly Do Kindergartens Adhere to the Requirement to Work in Latvian

The article discusses variations in first-graders' knowledge of the Latvian language and how strictly kindergartens enforce language education standards.

Feb 20 • 04:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Minister promises to amend existing education standards and create new ones after State Audit Office review

Latvian Minister of Education has committed to reforming education standards following concerns raised by the State Audit Office about the quality oversight in schools.

Feb 19 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Model for Tarcísio, Paraná has 20,000 on waiting list for civic-military schools

Paraná faces a waiting list of over 20,000 for civic-military school vacancies as the state implements this model nationwide, sparking debate over its implications.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Lavrov points out Palestinians’ historic ‘mistake’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the educational narratives in Arab schools regarding the historical rejection of the 1947 UN partition plan by Palestinians, emphasizing it as a significant mistake that hindered the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Feb 18 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Michael Vaughan launches competition to give state school kids 'an opportunity they have never had before'

Michael Vaughan is spearheading the inaugural Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup for state school children in the UK to promote cricket and provide them with unique opportunities.

Feb 18 • 16:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Children in Latvia Are Not Provided with Equal Quality Basic Education, Concludes the State Audit Office

A state audit in Latvia has concluded that children do not receive equal quality in basic education, despite a unified standard and accredited schools, due to significant discrepancies in teaching approaches and resources.

Feb 18 • 05:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

State Audit: In Latvia, Equal Quality of Primary Education is Not Ensured

The Latvian State Audit Office has highlighted significant disparities in the quality of primary education across schools, despite a unified educational standard.

Feb 18 • 02:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo to support special needs schools, hails teachers’ 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 • 19:30 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Police comment on the types of violence detected in schools

The State Police of Latvia have reported a wide range of violence incidents in schools, including verbal abuse and physical aggression, which affect the safety and learning environment of students and teachers.

Feb 17 • 08:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Some South Australian school classrooms are 'literally falling apart'

A report reveals that many South Australian schools suffer from severe structural issues, including mould, asbestos, and collapsed ceilings, as the state approaches an election where education funding is a key issue.

Feb 16 • 19:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall begins the municipalization of 7 more state schools

The City Hall of São José dos Campos is set to start the municipalization process of seven state schools this year, aiming to integrate them into the local education network by 2027.

Feb 16 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State school in Araraquara takes first place in school meal recipe competition

The Miryan Leopoldina Caramuru de Castro Monteiro State School in Araraquara won first place in a recipe competition involving 530 schools across São Paulo.

Feb 16 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Graduates of Russian-language schools have significantly worse English skills than graduates of Estonian-language schools

Graduates from Russian-language schools in Estonia perform significantly worse in English state exams compared to their counterparts from Estonian-language schools, with an average score difference of up to 20 points.

Feb 16 • 09:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Popular Carnival of Maués continues with samba schools until Tuesday (17) in AM

The Popular Carnival of Maués in the Amazonas state of Brazil features samba school parades and large crowds celebrating until Tuesday, February 17.

Feb 15 • 18:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Recruitment of 80,000 guest teachers in this state, an opportunity for Agniveer as well

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced the recruitment of 80,000 guest teachers to address the shortage in schools, along with openings for the Agniveer positions.

Feb 15 • 04:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Civic-Military Hardships

The school year in São Paulo has started with a hundred state schools adopting a civic-military model that raises concerns about students' rights and potential discrimination.

Feb 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From secret schools to an independent state: how education became one of the key conditions for Lithuania's survival

The article discusses the significant role of education in Lithuania's history, highlighting its impact on societal strength and resilience against oppressive regimes.

Feb 13 • 07:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Companies competing for millions in school contracts in RJ share the same employees and bosses, investigation indicates

An investigation reveals that companies vying for large construction contracts in Rio de Janeiro's state schools share personnel and leadership, indicating potential collusion.

Feb 12 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí calls up more than 1,200 professionals for full-time schools

The State Education Secretariat of Piauí has called 1,220 new education professionals to work in full-time schools across over 130 municipalities.

Feb 12 • 17:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo takes anti-cultism, drug abuse campaign to schools

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

Feb 12 • 01:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo takes anti-cultism, anti-drug abuse campaign to schools

The Edo State Government is intensifying its campaign against cultism and drug abuse by directly engaging with students in various schools across the state.

Feb 11 • 19:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police unveil security awareness campaign in Anambra schools

The Anambra State Police Command has launched a security awareness program aimed at educating students on safety, vigilance, and crime prevention in schools.

Feb 11 • 19:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Edoméx Government Prevents Measles with 450 Vaccination Points and Health Filters in Schools

The Edoméx government has launched health filters and established vaccination points throughout the state to combat measles in schools.

Feb 11 • 00:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Schools of the access groups of the Rio carnival demand subsidy from the state on the eve of the parades

Samba schools participating in Rio's Carnival access groups have yet to receive government subsidies crucial for their upcoming performances, raising concerns about potential cancellations.

Feb 10 • 22:28 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Measles cases in Edomex: Wearing masks is mandatory in schools again

To prevent the spread of measles, mask-wearing is mandatory in all schools in the State of Mexico as of February 9, with health screenings implemented at school entrances.

Feb 9 • 16:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Florida for 'Presidents' Day': what has changed DeSantis in 2026 and what will happen with schools and businesses

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared Presidents' Day a state holiday in 2026 as part of the state's initiative to celebrate the 250th anniversary of national independence.

Feb 9 • 16:24 UTC

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