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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

One thing threatens teachers increasingly - concern is rising

Teachers in Finland are facing more criminal complaints, particularly in primary schools, causing significant concern among educators and the teaching community.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Internal Letter Puts Pressure on MYH

An internal letter critical of vocational education practices sends a strong message to the Swedish Agency for Vocational Education and Training (MYH), highlighting deficiencies in funding allocations and teaching structures.

Feb 27 • 09:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ukrainian Scientist’s Opportunity to Work at the University of Latvia Allows Continuation of Work with Students in Her Hometown Dnipro

Ukrainian scientist Natālija Amirulojeva is balancing her roles between Dnipro and Riga while continuing her research and teaching at the University of Latvia.

Feb 27 • 02:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pervert headteacher banned after police found images of children and animals

Former headteacher Ian McDonald has been banned from teaching after being discovered in possession of indecent images.

Feb 26 • 21:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Ofelia Fernández accused national deputies of fatphobic insults and broke down live: "It's pathetic"

Ofelia Fernández revealed that some national deputies have organized a workshop teaching fatphobic insults directed at her, highlighting pressures women face regarding their body image.

Feb 26 • 19:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG unveils free cancer screening in Ebonyi

The Nigerian government has launched a free cancer screening initiative in Ebonyi to commemorate World Cancer Day 2026, aiming to screen 1,000 individuals at a local teaching hospital.

Feb 26 • 14:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'What are we teaching our children...,' PM Modi expressed displeasure over NCERT chapter in Cabinet meeting

PM Modi expressed strong displeasure in a Cabinet meeting regarding the inclusion of alleged judicial corruption in an NCERT textbook for eighth graders.

Feb 26 • 12:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Landsbergis now has another job

G. Landsbergis will begin teaching a course at the prestigious Sciences Po political studies institute in Paris.

Feb 26 • 08:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Billions to vocational schools without requirements on teaching volume

Swedish vocational schools are receiving billions in funding without any stipulations on the volume of teacher-led instruction, raising concerns about the quality of education.

Feb 26 • 05:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary Summers to Depart From Harvard Over Epstein Issues

Lawrence Summers, the former US Treasury Secretary, is set to resign from his teaching position at Harvard University due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, who was implicated in sex crimes.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The resounding decision of British justice regarding a teacher who was recorded abusing a minor

A British teacher was banned for life from teaching after being convicted of sexually abusing a minor following a recording of the incident.

Feb 25 • 21:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A specialist in education said that in Argentina we need to "change the ways of teaching and evaluating"

As schools prepare to reopen, education specialist Darío Álvarez Klar emphasizes the need for significant changes in teaching and evaluation methods in Argentina.

Feb 25 • 20:09 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Epstein case causes former U.S. Treasury Secretary to resign from top position

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has resigned from his teaching and professor roles at Harvard University amid scrutiny regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 18:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Larry Summers resigns from teaching at Harvard over Epstein ties

Larry Summers has announced his resignation from Harvard University following scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary to Leave Harvard Due to Ties with Epstein

Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has resigned from his teaching position at Harvard amid revelations of deeper ties to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known.

Feb 25 • 18:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Larry Summers to resign from Harvard after Epstein files revelations

Larry Summers will resign from his teaching position at Harvard University at the end of the academic year amid an ongoing review of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 17:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Former Harvard President Stops Teaching

Former Harvard University president Larry Summers will stop teaching after the current academic year, following revelations about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 16:57 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The New York Times: Former Harvard President Resigns After Epstein Revelations

Former Harvard University president Larry Summers will not return to his teaching position after new details emerged about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 16:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SHOCKING STATISTICS: One in five believes teaching children about body parts is sexual abuse

A study reveals uneven awareness of child sexual abuse and available support services in Estonia, particularly among men and urban residents.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Return to Classes in the City at the Only School in the Country Where Mandarin Chinese is Taught

The school year 2026 begins in Buenos Aires at the city's only bilingual institution teaching Mandarin Chinese.

Feb 25 • 14:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bake Off's Nadiya Hussain admits 'it's broken' after making difficult career choice

Nadiya Hussain, the winner of The Great British Bake Off, shared her struggles with the television industry and her decision to step away from her teaching assistant job to address her dissatisfaction with the industry.

Feb 25 • 12:43 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
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Digital Education for 65+ and People with Disabilities: Lessons for e-payments, gov.gr, and applications until March 15

Applications are now open for a pilot program aimed at teaching digital skills to citizens over 65 and people with disabilities in Greece.

Feb 25 • 07:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga Ukrainian Secondary School has been accepting refugee children since 2014

The Riga Ukrainian Secondary School has been providing education to several hundred Ukrainian war refugees since 2014, teaching them in Latvian and addressing challenges in language comprehension.

Feb 25 • 03:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

At 84, Yuin elder imprints her teaching legacy in children's book

Yuin elder Aunty Ruth Simms publishes her first children's book, 'Muttonfish Magic,' at the age of 84, celebrating a long career in education.

Feb 24 • 23:02 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

Sicoob strengthens education and inaugurates Teaching Center in Vila Princesa in Porto Velho

Sicoob has inaugurated a new Teaching Center in Vila Princesa, Porto Velho, aimed at improving educational and social opportunities for the local community.

Feb 24 • 19:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teacher at £28,000-a-year private school BANNED from classrooms after sending sick photos

Nicholas Ryde, a former teacher at a private school in London, has been banned from teaching due to his involvement in distributing child sex abuse material.

Feb 24 • 14:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bake Off's Nadiya Hussain quits teaching job days after announcing she was leaving TV

Nadiya Hussain has resigned from her teaching assistant position, citing health issues just days after announcing her exit from television.

Feb 24 • 12:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Digital Ethics for Teenagers: How to Talk So They Listen Instead of Responding with Detachment?

The article discusses the importance of teaching digital ethics to teenagers by emphasizing the universal values of respect and responsibility in both online and offline environments.

Feb 24 • 09:22 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

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Completes PY2025 Fulbright ETA Korean Language Program

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies has successfully concluded its PY2025 Fulbright ETA Korean language program aimed at training American English teaching assistants.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul City University Concludes the 2025 UOS Star Lecture Award Ceremony

Seoul City University held the second annual UOS Star Lecture Award Ceremony, honoring outstanding educators for their commitment to teaching excellence.

Feb 23 • 23:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Teacher has his teaching license revoked after being exposed on Dumpen

A teacher's license has been revoked after he was exposed by the site Dumpen for attempting to solicit sexual acts from individuals he believed to be children.

Feb 23 • 16:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The story of the teacher with dual sensory impairment who overcomes limits and teaches classes to interpreters at the university of Quito: 'There are no barriers when one makes an effort'

A teacher with dual sensory impairment is successfully teaching at a prestigious university in Quito, Ecuador, demonstrating the power of determination over obstacles.

Feb 23 • 15:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Do not close the Department of Ancient Languages nor stop Latin teaching

The head of the Reykjavík School says that despite low enrollment, there are no plans to close the ancient languages department or discontinue Latin classes.

Feb 23 • 13:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Sorting as an Educational Challenge: Between Myths, Habits, and Sustainability Competencies

This article discusses the challenges of teaching sorting and sustainability competencies in Lithuania's education system, highlighting common misconceptions and practical obstacles faced by educators.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Teaching union claims extra £4bn for Send overhaul just ‘drop in bucket’ compared with what’s needed – UK politics live

The teaching union asserts that the UK government's additional £4 billion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is inadequate compared to the real financial needs for reform.

Feb 23 • 09:50 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With a bazaar and financial education, a school in Bauru teaches children to avoid debt in the future

A school in Bauru, Brazil is actively teaching children financial education to help them avoid debt in the future.

Feb 22 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

IIM Mumbai has announced recruitment for non-teaching positions; applicants can apply for this course

IIM Mumbai has issued a notification for recruitment for several non-teaching positions, selecting candidates based solely on interviews without any written examination.

Feb 22 • 05:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: Dentist did not scold and taught by example

The article recounts the life of Clarice Fabiano Costa da Silva, a dentist and mother known for her nurturing approach to parenting and teaching through example rather than harsh discipline.

Feb 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Evidence-Based Education: A Guide to Educational Strategies

The article discusses the introduction of a Polish adaptation of the international Teaching and Learning Toolkit to better inform educational strategies in Poland.

Feb 21 • 14:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 'Monkey Trial'

The 'Monkey Trial' refers to the 1925 legal case against John Scopes for teaching evolution in public schools, sparking widespread debate over science and religion in the United States.

Feb 21 • 03:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Professor outlines dystopia and utopia for future education with AI

Professor Jeppe Bundsgaard expresses concerns about the influence of tech giants on education while discussing the potential advantages of AI in teaching.

Feb 20 • 17:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Due to the payment of non-teachers, school mergers are planned in the most populous part of Ostrava

School mergers are being planned in Ostrava's most populous district due to issues related to the compensation of non-teaching staff.

Feb 20 • 14:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Experience of the Principal of Vilnius Gabija School: How to Build a New School from the Ground Up

The article discusses the journey of A. Kniška, who outlines his experiences in establishing a distinct identity for Vilnius Gabija School through teamwork and educational principles.

Feb 20 • 12:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

"Time to Shine". The Audios That Denounce "Los Peluches", the Gang with Gendarmes Teaching How to Camouflage Cocaine

The article reveals how recordings from a WhatsApp group linked to "Los Peluches", a gang involving gendarmes, detail methods for camouflaging cocaine and evading law enforcement.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

University of Texas System to Restrict Teaching 'Unnecessarily Controversial Subjects'

The University of Texas System's Board of Regents has approved a policy requiring that universities avoid teaching subjects deemed 'unnecessarily controversial' while emphasizing a balanced approach in discussions.

Feb 20 • 03:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Fridays Joy: Treffner Director Ott Ojaveer: teaching seems to become secondary in school

Ott Ojaveer, the long-serving director of Hugo Treffner Gymnasium, expresses gratitude for a recent honor while highlighting that the achievements belong to the entire school community, not just himself, and voices concerns about the changing priorities in education.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC

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