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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PM Modi expressed dissatisfaction with NCERT chapters!

PM Modi raised concerns about the content of NCERT textbooks, specifically regarding alleged corruption in the judiciary, during a Cabinet meeting, prompting serious discussions within the central government.

Feb 26 • 13:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who Finalizes the NCERT Book? Process Explained

The article explains the process of determining the content of NCERT books in India, involving various committees and authorities.

Feb 26 • 11:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

‘We cannot allow defamation...’ Supreme Court strictly addresses the chapter on 'Corruption in the Judiciary' in NCERT books

The Supreme Court of India has expressed strong discontent over the inclusion of a chapter on judicial corruption in NCERT textbooks, labeling it a calculated attack on the judiciary's reputation.

Feb 25 • 06:18 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
🇮🇳 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 • 05:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The educational abyss

The departure of Marx Arriaga from Mexico's Ministry of Education sparks a debate about the country's educational system and the qualifications of its leaders.

Feb 20 • 10:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Bars on the Windows, No Textbooks. Hradec Students Experienced a Remarkable Internship in South Africa

Students from Hradec Králové had a unique and profound internship experience in South Africa.

Feb 20 • 06:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

SEP indicates that modifications to textbooks are in the process of incorporation

The Mexican Education Secretary has announced that updates to textbooks will not be ready for the upcoming school year but are being worked on for future implementation.

Feb 19 • 18:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Bought a car for 60 pesos: How much did Marx Arriaga earn as head of textbooks for the SEP?

Marx Arriaga, former head of textbooks for Mexico's SEP, revealed his substantial income and assets while facing controversy after his dismissal.

Feb 17 • 20:21 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Claudia Sheinbaum on textbooks: "The foundation will not change, we need to enrich them"

Claudia Sheinbaum addressed rumors regarding changes to textbooks following the dismissal of Marx Arriaga, affirming that while the foundation of the New Mexican School approach won't change, improvements can be made.

Feb 17 • 15:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What changes will Nadia López promote in the SEP's free textbooks?

Nadia López García has been appointed as the new head of the General Directorate of Educational Materials (DGME) in Mexico, tasked with revising free textbooks according to the principles of the New Mexican School.

Feb 17 • 00:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye, Marx Arriaga: Poet Nadia López Appointed as New Director of Free Textbooks at SEP

Nadia López García has been appointed as the new director of free textbooks at Mexico's Secretariat of Education, replacing Marx Arriaga amid disagreements over curriculum changes.

Feb 16 • 20:39 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Who is Nadia López García, the new person in charge of the SEP textbooks?

Nadia López García has been appointed as the new head of the General Directorate of Educational Materials at the Secretary of Public Education in Mexico, aiming to reformulate free textbooks from a feminist perspective.

Feb 16 • 20:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What did Marx Arriaga study? This is the educational background of the former general director of Educational Materials of the SEP who was removed

Marx Arriaga, the former head of Educational Materials at Mexico's Ministry of Public Education, was removed from his position due to his refusal to alter public school textbooks.

Feb 16 • 16:17 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum reveals that Marx Arriaga refused changes to textbooks: 'He was offered a Consulate'

Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Marx Arriaga left his position at the SEP because he refused to modify free textbooks, and was offered alternative positions including a Consulate.

Feb 16 • 14:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Arriaga, a smoke curtain

Marx Arriaga, a minor official at the Mexican Ministry of Education, refuses to accept his dismissal related to the controversial new Free Textbooks, viewing it instead as a conspiracy against his doctrinal project.

Feb 16 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The unique... multiple book

A recent report reveals that there is an average of only 1.24 textbooks available per subject for Greek elementary, middle, and high school students, highlighting significant disparities in educational resources.

Feb 15 • 06:31 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Textbooks and the New Mexican School 'will not change': Sheinbaum, after Marx Arriaga's departure

Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that educational materials and the New Mexican School will remain unchanged following the departure of Marx Arriaga.

Feb 14 • 22:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Textbooks will not change,' says Sheinbaum amid the dismissal of Marx Arriaga from the SEP

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has affirmed that educational textbooks will remain unchanged despite the recent dismissal of Marx Arriaga from the Ministry of Public Education.

Feb 14 • 22:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Marx Arriaga, who designed the Free Textbooks, is evicted from his office in the SEP

Marx Arriaga, the Director General of Educational Materials in Mexico's Ministry of Public Education, has reportedly been removed from his position, amidst a police eviction attempt.

Feb 13 • 22:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Who is Marx Arriaga and why was he removed from the direction of Educational Materials of the SEP?

Marx Arriaga was removed from his position as Director of Educational Materials at Mexico's SEP amid concerns about gender representation in educational textbooks.

Feb 13 • 21:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Marx Arriaga is removed from the General Directorate of Educational Materials of the SEP

Marx Arriaga Navarro has been removed from his position as Director General of Educational Materials at Mexico's Ministry of Public Education amid criticisms regarding gender representation in school textbooks.

Feb 13 • 21:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Direct copying from books, chits found through windows... Bold cheating in board exams

Cheating incidents were reported during board examinations in Maharashtra, particularly in Jalna, Beed, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where students were seen copying directly from their textbooks.

Feb 12 • 03:51 UTC
🌍 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 • 15:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Students risk being dragged to court for illegal copying

More than half of Danish students using digital textbooks engage in illegal copying, facing potential fines for copyright infringement, according to Rettighedsalliancen.

Feb 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Danish students risk being dragged into court for illegal copying

More than half of Danish students using digital textbooks illegally obtain one or more copies, risking fines for copyright infringement, according to the Rights Alliance organization.

Feb 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Principal of a Bratislava School: Ideally, Parents Shouldn't Pay, but the State Doesn't Provide Enough Funds for Textbooks, Skiing, or English

The principal of Dubová Elementary School in Bratislava discusses the inadequate state funding for public schools, forcing parents and civic associations to cover costs for textbooks, ski trips, and English programs.

Jan 16 • 15:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

A Mysterious Signal Arrived from the Depths of the Universe. It Lasted 10 Seconds and Scientists Must Now Rewrite Textbooks

Scientists have detected a 10-second gamma-ray burst believed to be the oldest recorded supernova, originating from when the universe was only 730 million years old.

Jan 14 • 04:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

School in Ukraine operates without a license, with textbooks from 1966. "We are a family club," claims the principal

An underground school in Kyiv, functioning without a license and using outdated Soviet textbooks, is described by its principal as a "family club."

Jan 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

TV Republika Chief on the 'Absurdity' Regarding Tusk: 'This Example of Madness Will Be in Textbooks'

The head of TV Republika commented on the absurd debate surrounding Donald Tusk, suggesting that similar political consequences should befall him as seen in Venezuela, amidst criticism from various quarters.

Jan 6 • 21:06 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Back to textbooks: Denmark rolls back digital learning

Denmark, previously a leader in digital education, is reverting to traditional textbooks in a significant policy shift.

Jan 6 • 12:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Multiple Books: 152 new school textbooks approved for Primary, Secondary and First Year of High School

A total of 152 new school textbooks for elementary, middle, and first year of high school have been approved, with digital availability starting now and final selections by teachers due by March 2026.

Jan 3 • 08:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

MEN wants to level the playing field. Continuation of the "School Starter Kit" program

The Ministry of Education is set to continue the "School Starter Kit" program, offering support for students with disabilities to purchase textbooks and educational materials from 2026 to 2028.

Dec 29 • 11:22 UTC

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