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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taubaté City Hall calls for 25 new teachers approved in the recruitment process

Taubaté City Hall has called for 25 newly approved teachers to join the municipal education system, ensuring the continuity and quality of education.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Teachers and police officers in Riga will be able to receive support for rent costs

The Riga City Council has adopted regulations to provide financial support for rent to qualified specialists, specifically teachers and police officers.

Feb 26 • 11:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New rule may reduce in-person requirements for teacher training; measure is supported by the MEC

A new proposal by Brazil's Ministry of Education aims to decrease the in-person training requirements for future teachers, prompting critique from education specialists.

Feb 26 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students at military civic school in DF are forced to do push-ups and kneel, says complaint; see VIDEO

Students at a military civic school in the Federal District were reportedly forced to perform push-ups and kneel as punishment for wearing inappropriate clothing, according to a complaint from parents and a teachers' union.

Feb 26 • 10:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Will artificial intelligence in universities lead to a return to oral exams? A discussion about LU's research

A study conducted by the University of Latvia explores how students and teachers are integrating artificial intelligence into their academic processes.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free course in DF combines dance and psychotherapy as a pedagogical tool; see who can participate

A free training course for public school teachers in the Federal District of Brazil combines dance and psychotherapy as pedagogical and self-care tools, with registration open until March 13.

Feb 26 • 09:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Over 1,000 Teachers Resign in Amhara Region, Many Reportedly Migrating to Arab States - Report

Over 1,000 teachers have resigned in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, primarily due to economic pressures and the desire for better opportunities abroad, particularly in Arab states.

Feb 26 • 07:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Teachers seek to suspend the principal of Alytus gymnasium: accusations made

Teachers from Alytus gymnasium are demanding the suspension of their principal due to alleged misconduct and abuse of power.

Feb 26 • 07:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Teachers in Alytus demand the municipality to dismiss the school principal

Teachers from Alytus gymnasium are protesting and demanding the dismissal of the acting principal due to allegations of violence and misconduct.

Feb 26 • 06:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Private School in Ulsan Delayed Disciplinary Action Over Sexual Assault Allegations Leaves Victims Distressed

Disciplinary procedures against a teacher at a private school in Ulsan, accused of sexual assault, have been delayed, forcing victims to leave the city due to ongoing fear.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Conflict at Alytus Gymnasium Continues: Frustrated Parents Say Students Have Become Hostages

A conflict at Alytus Adolfo Ramanauskas-Vanago Gymnasium has escalated due to the dismissal of an ethics teacher, leading to a strike by teachers and the police's involvement.

Feb 26 • 03:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

In this state, teachers will receive a salary of 1 lakh rupees, 1672 posts have been recruited

Haryana has announced the recruitment of 1672 postgraduate teacher positions in computer science with a salary of 1 lakh rupees.

Feb 26 • 03:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta teachers hail ‘significant’ investment in education, but skepticism ‘remains high’

Alberta teachers praise a substantial investment in education announced by the provincial government, which aims to address overcrowding and teacher shortages, despite lingering skepticism about its adequacy.

Feb 26 • 00:19 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

President of the teachers' union of Porto Rico arrested for drug trafficking and document forgery

The president of a teachers' union in Porto Rico, Maranhão, was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges after a police operation uncovered illegal activities tied to the use of false documents.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Premier Danielle Smith revealing details of future Alberta education funding

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides will announce how the provincial budget will impact education funding, amidst a significant budget deficit warning and ongoing tension with teachers.

Feb 25 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Teachers in Alytus intend to continue what the government deems an illegal strike due to a colleague's dismissal

Teachers in Alytus plan to persist with a strike that the government has classified as illegal, contingent upon discussions with local and central authorities regarding a colleague's dismissal.

Feb 25 • 17:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Are there classes this Monday, March 2? What is known about the teachers' strike in Buenos Aires

A teachers' strike has been announced for March 2 in Buenos Aires, coinciding with the start of classes, potentially delaying the school year for many students.

Feb 25 • 14:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Police visited protesting educators in Alytus after receiving reports from students

The police intervened in Alytus after students reported that protesting teachers were recording them without consent, which has raised concerns about potential public order violations.

Feb 25 • 12:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Seattle Times Editorial Board warns Washington state prioritizes accused teachers over child safety

The Seattle Times Editorial Board criticizes Washington state's laws for prioritizing teachers accused of misconduct over child safety, as many allegations can remain hidden from public view.

Feb 25 • 11:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Reiska: Academic freedom is very strong in Estonia

Priit Reiska, the incoming rector of Tallinn University, stated that academic freedom is thriving in Estonia but emphasized the importance of maintaining the uniqueness of different universities.

Feb 25 • 11:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Abnormal Situation": Teachers in Lithuania Protest Against Colleague's Dismissal

Teachers in Lithuania are protesting the dismissal of a colleague, claiming it is a form of pressure and retaliation against her leadership in the local teachers' union.

Feb 25 • 11:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dozens of schools may disappear from the map of Poland. Final decisions will be made soon

Poland faces potential school closures due to a demographic crisis affecting local education budgets and drawing protests from parents and teachers.

Feb 25 • 10:28 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Specialist from Rēzekne Appointed as Director of Riga Natālijas Draudziņas Secondary School

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.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Complete Chaos in Alytus: About 20 Teachers Boycott Classes Over Dismissed Teacher, Considering Strike

A significant number of teachers in Alytus have initiated a class boycott in response to the dismissal of a colleague and are contemplating a strike due to dissatisfaction with local authorities' handling of the situation.

Feb 25 • 09:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Due to a dismissed colleague in Alytus, some teachers are halting education, the mayor says the strike is unapproved

In Alytus, some teachers have halted educational activities following the dismissal of a colleague, while the mayor claims the strike lacks official approval.

Feb 25 • 08:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Conflict over dismissal: Teachers of Alytus A. Ramanauskas-Vanagas Gymnasium halt the educational process

Teachers at Alytus A. Ramanauskas-Vanagas Gymnasium have suspended classes in protest against the dismissal of an ethics teacher.

Feb 25 • 06:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Teachers of Alytus Gymnasium Halt Educational Process: Demand the Reinstatement of Dismissed Teacher

Teachers at A. Adolfo-Vanago Gymnasium in Alytus have halted the educational process, demanding the reinstatement of a dismissed colleague and the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the situation.

Feb 25 • 06:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

TV, iPad, and PCs with EU funds. The scandal of Italian teachers

A European investigation has uncovered a corruption scandal involving university professors, researchers, and educators in Italy, leading to a request for arrests by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 25 • 06:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Start of Classes: The Key Change That Teachers Identify in Their Role and Why It Poses a Delicate Challenge

Teachers in Argentina face increasing challenges in their role, recognizing a shift in responsibilities that demands emotional support for students.

Feb 24 • 22:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uespi will have a program with scholarships to cover 200 subjects without teachers, announces government

The Piauí government announced a program to eliminate the shortage of teaching staff in 200 subjects at Uespi by providing scholarships for various teacher categories.

Feb 24 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí government authorizes program to eliminate subjects without teachers at Uespi

The Piauí government has announced a new program to address the issue of subjects lacking teachers at the University of Piauí, providing a budget of R$ 3.2 million for the initiative.

Feb 24 • 18:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After protests over the dismissal of a teacher in Alytus, the mayor says he cannot change the school's decision

The mayor of Alytus stated that he cannot intervene to change a school decision regarding the dismissal of a teacher, following public protests.

Feb 24 • 15:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

29 Years in Prison for Former Teachers and Tenant for Rape in Cayambe

A tribunal sentenced three men to 29 years in prison for their roles in the rape of two teenage students in Cayambe, Ecuador.

Feb 24 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teachers suspect fraud in contest and report opened envelopes on exam day in Baliza

Candidates for teaching positions in São João da Baliza, Brazil, reported potential fraud during a public exam, citing opened envelopes and lack of transparency.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 07:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Teachers fear for students' futures: skills needed in the age of artificial intelligence are deteriorating

A recent study reveals that nearly half of teachers believe schools are failing to equip students with necessary skills for an AI-dominated world.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'If you've bathed, give me a kiss...' Teacher's misconduct in Hardoi's government school

A teacher at a government primary school in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, has been accused of inappropriate behavior, including sexual advances towards female students.

Feb 24 • 03:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Political Youth, Political Teachers [Smart! Korean Society]

A recent debate in South Korea centers on whether to lower the voting age to 16, questioning the political engagement of youth and the restrictions faced by teachers.

Feb 23 • 20:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

AI to Do What One Teacher Cannot - Analyzing Classes and Monitoring Students

AI is being employed in Japanese schools to analyze classes and monitor student behaviors, aiding teachers in their instruction.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kindergarten teachers found a clever way to tell twins apart and became famous on TikTok

Estonian kindergarten teachers devised a foolproof method to distinguish between twin girls, gaining viral fame on TikTok.

Feb 23 • 19:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Chad: Will striking teachers of February receive their full salary?

The Chad government has decided to cut salaries for striking teachers, leading to ongoing tensions between the government and the teachers' union.

Feb 23 • 17:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Media: Nigeria has paid a ransom to Islamists for abducted students

The Nigerian government has reportedly paid a ransom of several million dollars to Boko Haram for the release of approximately 230 abducted students and teachers.

Feb 23 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

US Embassy offers free course for English teachers in DF and GO

The US Embassy in Brasília is offering a free online course for English teachers in the Federal District and Goiás, focusing on innovative teaching methods and the implementation of the National Common Curricular Base.

Feb 23 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Alytaus educators are launching a campaign for the dismissed ethics teacher

Teachers from Alytus schools are protesting the dismissal of an ethics teacher, claiming it is a retaliatory action for advocating for educators' rights.

Feb 23 • 06:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Self-service checkouts and increased automation exacerbate the problem

The chairman of the Electricians' Teachers' Association in Iceland emphasizes the urgent need to double the number of electrical graduates to meet soaring demand and address a significant skills shortage exacerbated by automation in the sector.

Feb 22 • 12:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inclusion: Deaf Student Inspires Classmates and Teachers to Learn Libras in Public School in Interior SP

A deaf student in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has inspired her peers and teachers to learn Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) to facilitate communication within her public school.

Feb 22 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Five teachers arrested for raping a 13-year-old student

Five teachers from a private school in Odisha, India, have been arrested on charges of raping a 13-year-old student after a complaint was filed by her parents and the district child welfare committee.

Feb 22 • 01:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NUT vows clampdown on unregistered teachers

The Nigerian Union of Teachers has announced intentions to strictly enforce registration among teachers to ensure that only qualified individuals are permitted to teach in schools.

Feb 22 • 00:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The significance of English classes in the AI era: Both teachers and students fully utilize it, including learning from errors

A Tokyo high school is integrating AI technology into English classes to enhance students' learning and debate skills.

Feb 21 • 20:00 UTC

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