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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Around this subject, a storm has erupted. There is a free textbook

A new health education subject has been introduced in Polish schools, facing significant backlash from conservative circles, yet a free textbook has recently been released to support it.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

After half a century pause, a new music textbook reaches high schools

A charity foundation is gifting a new comprehensive music history textbook to all high schools in Estonia, covering music life from the 12th and 13th centuries up to Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who are the three people that the Supreme Court is looking for in the NCERT controversy? Know the full matter

The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over the transparency and accountability in the preparation of school textbooks, directing that three members of the team responsible for an NCERT textbook be excluded from future curricula development.

Mar 12 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Career Beginners Lose: AI Devalues Textbook Knowledge and Rewards Experience

The rise of generative AI is creating a divide in the labor market, favoring experienced workers over career beginners who rely heavily on textbook knowledge.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Heinike Heinsoo: The debut of Kriipsujuku and Kriipsumanni ballet. The content and form of an effective (language) textbook โ€“ who should ensure that they resonate together?

The article discusses the debut of the Kriipsujuku and Kriipsumanni ballets and examines who should be responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of language textbooks.

Mar 11 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

NCERT Removes 'Corruption in Judiciary' Chapter from Textbook, Apologizes

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has publicly apologized for including a controversial chapter on corruption in the judiciary in an eighth-grade social science textbook and has withdrawn the entire set of books.

Mar 10 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Barbara Nowacka Must Apologize to the Author of the HIT Textbook, and He Must Pay Her

A Polish professor is suing Minister Barbara Nowacka for her harsh criticism of a history textbook during a public convention, claiming it damaged his reputation.

Mar 6 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The head of MEN has a problem. She must apologize. It concerns a loud textbook

The head of the Ministry of Education, Barbara Nowacka, is required to apologize for her remarks regarding a controversial history textbook.

Mar 6 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The head of the Ministry of National Education must apologize. This is how Nowacka reacted to the court's decision

Barbara Nowacka has been ordered by the court to apologize for calling a textbook by Professor Wojciech Roszkowski a collection of lies.

Mar 6 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Astronomy textbook belonging to Galileo Galilei found

An Italian historian discovered handwritten notes belonging to Galileo Galilei in a 1551 copy of Almagest, highlighting his early studies of ancient astronomy.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

LKA has released a textbook on national security and defense for grades 11-12

A new textbook released by the LKA aims to educate high school students in Lithuania about national security and defense issues, including threats to Lithuania and the world.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Lithuanian Military Academy has published a national security textbook for 11th and 12th graders

The Lithuanian Military Academy has released a two-part textbook on national security fundamentals aimed at high school students, covering various aspects including security threats and the role of citizens in ensuring state security.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

A New Citizen Education Textbook Presented

A new two-part textbook on civil education covering national security and defense fundamentals was introduced in Lithuania.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

NCERT Controversy: Education Ministry Orders Removal of Books from Social Media

The Indian government has ordered the removal of a controversial NCERT social science textbook from social media and digital platforms following a Supreme Court directive.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Mughals to Judiciary... How New Chapters Were Added to NCERT's 'Controversy Book'

The latest NCERT school textbook has drawn criticism for presenting one-sided negative facts about the judiciary's alleged corruption, leading to a call for investigations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How is it decided what will be written in NCERT books, who makes the final call?

The Supreme Court of India has criticized recent changes made by NCERT in an eighth-grade textbook for including content on corruption in the judiciary.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Tell Us the Names, We Will Take Action', 32 Books, Two Characters and CJI's Sharp Response to the Center's Apology

The Supreme Court of India has taken a firm stance against the inclusion of a chapter on 'Corruption in the Judiciary' in an NCERT Class 8 textbook, demanding accountability from the government.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

โ€˜THEY FIRED THE FIRST SHOT... You want to teach that the judiciary is corruptโ€™, Chief Justice reprimands NCERT

The Chief Justice of India's Supreme Court criticized the inclusion of a chapter on corruption in the judiciary in a class 8 NCERT textbook, comparing it to a first shot fired at the judiciary itself.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Judiciary' will be removed from the 8th grade book, the government acknowledged - the content was not balanced

The Indian government plans to amend the content of the 8th-grade social science textbook following controversies surrounding its portrayal of the judiciary.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bahraich: More than 13 thousand government books sold as scrap! 4 arrested

In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, four officials were arrested for selling over 13,000 government school textbooks as scrap, leading to significant administrative action.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The โ€˜Narval Incidentโ€™ in Naju 170 Years Ago Featured in High School French Textbook

The historical โ€˜Narval Incident,โ€™ marking the first diplomatic contact between Korea and France, has been included in a high school French textbook in South Korea.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Raising Girls in Soviet Times: The Oddities of Sexual Education in a Special Textbook

The article discusses how a special Soviet-era textbook outlined the ideal characteristics and roles of girls, focusing on preparing them for domestic roles and societal expectations.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Stop Hate Speech. ลปurek: There will be a textbook and mandatory training

Poland's Minister of Justice, Waldemar ลปurek, announced plans to combat hate crime by introducing a new textbook and mandatory training for prosecutors and police.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria's Education Ministry Has Not Approved History Textbook That Excludes Igbo Community

The Nigerian Education Ministry has stated that it has not approved a history textbook that omits the Igbo community, countering claims circulating on social media.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

David Lisnard: "When a textbook encourages students to have fewer children to save the planet"

David Lisnard criticizes a French educational textbook that suggests having fewer children as a means to combat climate change, describing it as an ideological agenda.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Inside the 'textbook' search for Gus Lamont

Police provide an update on the rigorous search efforts for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who went missing in September 2025, emphasizing the case as a major crime.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

The PP of Madrid to the former councilor who accuses the mayor of Mรณstoles: โ€œIt is a textbook harassmentโ€

The Madrid PP responds to a former councilor's accusations of workplace and sexual harassment by the mayor of Mรณstoles, highlighting alleged pressure not to report the incidents.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Disclaims Approval of Textbook Excluding Igbo History

The Nigerian government has denied approving a history textbook that allegedly omits the Igbo people's history and culture, following social media claims surrounding the issue.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

At the End of the Textbook Chapter a Bunch of New Vocabulary: the Burglar, Unemployment

The article explores integration courses in Berlin for newcomers to Germany, highlighting the language skills taught, such as vocabulary related to societal issues, and the educational materials used.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG refutes approving โ€˜Living Historyโ€™ textbook

The Nigerian Ministry of Education has clarified that reports of the approval of a History textbook titled โ€˜Living Historyโ€™ are false and misleading.

Feb 2 โ€ข 23:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The high school book that redefines the October 7 attacks in Israel and which scandalizes France

A high school textbook in France that reinterprets the October 7 attacks in Israel has led to an outcry, prompting the publisher Hachette to apologize and withdraw the materials after criticism from President Macron and the Jewish community.

Jan 16 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

How did Palestinians in Lebanon respond to the removal of the name Palestine from UNRWA curriculums?

Palestinians in Lebanon expressed widespread outrage over a change in UNRWA's geography textbook that replaced 'Palestine' with 'West Bank' and 'Gaza Strip,' sparking protests across refugee camps.

Jan 15 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

France withdraws a textbook that 'distorts' the attacks of October 7

The French government has mandated the withdrawal of a textbook that misrepresents the events of the October 7 Hamas attacks, with President Emmanuel Macron condemning any relativism regarding the terrorist and anti-Semitic attacks of 2023.

Jan 14 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Death of 1200 Jewish settlers on October 7: outcry after the publication of excerpts from a history textbook published by Hachette

Following the death of over 1200 Jewish settlers in October due to a series of Hamas attacks, President Emmanuel Macron condemned the historical revisionism presented in a Hachette textbook, promising forthcoming measures.

Jan 14 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Plans New Economics Textbook Reviving Stalin-Era Ideas

Russia is preparing a new economics textbook aimed at promoting Stalin-era socialist theories while challenging democracy's role in driving economic growth.

Jan 13 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Physics: Why We Slip on Ice and Snow

Researchers are questioning the traditional understanding of why skis and ice skates glide easily over ice and snow, suggesting that textbook knowledge may be outdated.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

A textbook decapitation operation: how Delta Force captured Maduro

The article describes a special forces operation, supported by intelligence, that successfully targeted Venezuelan leader Nicolรกs Maduro, akin to strategies used in previous military interventions.

Jan 3 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Keir Giles: 'The false flags from Moscow are textbook, Putin will not stop the war'

Keir Giles, a leading British expert on Russia, asserts that Putin's intentions for peace in Ukraine are non-existent, as evidenced by recent events.

Jan 2 โ€ข 00:00 UTC

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