For those starting upper secondary school, the most important thing is the friends who come to class - yet not all schools ask young people's wishes
A new survey highlights how crucial friendships are for students transitioning to upper secondary school in Finland, but highlights inconsistencies in how schools consider students' preferences.
New Rule for Schools in Vantaa
From August, upper secondary students in Vantaa will be prohibited from using mobile phones during school hours, following a complete ban for lower secondary students implemented last year.
Vantaa made a decision: Phones are banned for upper secondary school students
From next August, upper secondary school students in Vantaa will no longer be allowed to use mobile devices during school hours to enhance their well-being and social interactions.
Vantaa tightens the use of mobile devices in upper secondary schools
The city of Vantaa is tightening restrictions on mobile device usage for upper secondary school students starting from the 2026-2027 school year, in an effort to promote student well-being and healthy social relationships.
Would You Pass the Home Economics Exam in Upper Secondary School? Everyone Should Get at Least 7/13 From This Quiz
A fun quiz challenges readers to test their home economics knowledge from upper secondary school classes.
AL: Suspicion of Drug Ring at Upper Secondary School
At Emäkoski Upper Secondary School in Nokiala, suspicions have arisen regarding students using, distributing, and selling drugs on school grounds.
Fight at school – several sent to emergency room with injuries
On Monday, several individuals were sent to the emergency room after a fight at Strømmen Upper Secondary School in Lillestrøm, involving teenagers aged 16 to 18, leading to four being escorted away and three boys treated for minor injuries.
The History of the GDR Will Now Be Mandatory in Upper Secondary Schools
Berlin has reversed its previous decision, making the history of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) mandatory in upper secondary school curricula as part of a revised educational framework.