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The article discusses the concerning rise of gambling among school-aged children in Sweden and the challenges faced in addressing gambling addiction in schools and healthcare systems.

The Artistic Gymnastics House in Salvador is offering 55 free spots for girls aged 5 to 19 who are enrolled in public schools.

The Tartumaa Dance Day featured young dancers from local schools showcasing innovative dance styles and storytelling.

A recent report highlights alarming trends among Polish youth, prompting the Ministry of Education to propose a mobile phone ban in primary schools.

The District Youth Ring Dachau is establishing a reporting office to address and develop local protective concepts for victims of right-wing extremist crimes in schools, following alarming survey results about anti-democratic incidents in Bavaria.

Communities in Nova Scotia and Manitoba are reeling after police foiled plans by two teenagers to launch violent attacks at local schools.

To ensure the right to education for the youth of Ida-Viru, schools need to be state-run and staffed with teachers who speak Estonian and support pro-Estonian ideals.

Norwegian schools have made efforts to reduce student absenteeism, which significantly increased over the past five years.

Poland's Minister of Education announced a plan to ban the use of cell phones in primary schools starting September 1, 2026, as part of a broader legislative change aimed at addressing youth dependency on the internet.

Berlin-based fintech Bling allows money transfers between minors and expands its services to schools.

An 11-year-old student in São Paulo was racially insulted at school, leading to a physical confrontation with her older sister and an alarming escalation involving the aggressor's mother.

The article criticizes the decline of national defense education in Estonian schools, emphasizing its negative impact on youth's willingness to defend the country.

Experts warn about the risks and challenges of implementing AI technology in primary education while highlighting its potential to promote critical thinking.

Bavaria's Cabinet has decided to reinstate a legal ban on mobile phone usage in schools until the end of seventh grade, despite previous relaxations.

The Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce, together with the Rural Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu, is encouraging all schools and kindergartens in Estonia to focus more on agriculture and food production.

The article discusses Estonia's decision to implement Estonian-language education in all schools to promote integration between Estonian and Russian-speaking youth.

A long-time teacher in Finland observes a worrying trend among students covering their faces with scarves and hats, reflecting cultural influences on young children.

The Brazilian government has implemented the Pé-de-Meia program to combat high dropout rates among vulnerable students in public schools, offering financial support contingent on attendance and academic performance.

The expansion of compulsory education in Finland has brought an increasing number of students with special support needs into vocational schools, leading to concerns over their ability to meet educational targets.

The city of Vantaa has implemented a ban on burqas and niqabs in schools, eliciting a range of opinions from local youth.

The article emphasizes the importance of instilling positive family dynamics and demographic education in youth to combat negative perceptions of family life presented in schools and media.

Poland's Ministry of Education is set to decide within two weeks whether health education will become a mandatory subject in schools.

The Planet Youth Academy in Vilnius is expanding to include 18 additional schools, focusing on data-driven prevention of substance use among the youth.

The article discusses the need for family education in schools to focus on the positive aspects of family life rather than predominantly highlighting risks and crises.

The National Coalition Youth in Finland is advocating for a nationwide ban on burqas, following a similar decision made by the city of Vantaa to prohibit face-covering clothing in schools.

Two young students in Volusia County, Florida, aged 10 and 11, were arrested for making threats of shooting at their schools as authorities emphasize the seriousness of such actions.

The Estonian Education and Youth Board has begun trial exams to assess the readiness of schools and the examination information system for the transition to online exams next year, but faced some technical issues during the first English e-exam.

The Croatian Minister of Science, Education, and Youth, Radovan Fuchs, announced changes to the regulations regarding pedagogical measures in schools, including a phone ban for students and mandatory engagement of social services in specific absenteeism cases.

A dangerous social media challenge involving knife fights among youth has raised alarms in London schools.

A school in the UK has issued a warning regarding a troubling social media trend called 'School Wars' that encourages children to physically attack peers from rival schools for points.

The program for foreign conversation assistants in Spain is at risk due to inspections by the Ministry of Labor, which claims these assistants are being misclassified as false interns.

A 14-year-old student was stabbed twice by a classmate in La Rochelle, but his life is not in danger as he is being treated at the hospital.

There is significant interest in democracy education and extremism prevention in the Dachau district, particularly in schools.

The article discusses a new film by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne about young mothers, emphasizing the importance of social support systems.

In Estonia, despite increasing interest among youth in becoming science teachers, experts believe this will not fill the widening gaps in schools.

The municipality of Sigulda has rejected a demand from residents to fund a private football school on the same principles as municipal sports schools, amid concerns of political reluctance to address the issue.

Poland is considering a proposal to restrict social media access for children and teenagers, following Australia's decision to ban social media use for those under 16.

Students from various high schools in Latvia participated in a chemistry olympiad at the University of Latvia's Natural House, testing their theoretical and practical skills in chemistry.

Ítalo Cantanhede, a 17-year-old Brazilian student with a rare disease, successfully passed the university entrance exam while hospitalized and gained admission to three public medical schools.

A musical called 'City Animal' featuring nearly a hundred young performers from various Pärnu schools will be staged at the Endla Theatre, depicting wild animals that have wandered into the city.

The Kwara State Government has launched the 2026 Coding and Digital Literacy Programme aimed at enhancing digital education in schools following the success of the previous year's initiative.

The article criticizes the poor selection process for youth school locations in Iceland.

UK schools are facing a wave of planned conflicts known as 'school wars', prompting police intervention due to encouraging social media posts.

Sweden plans to implement a nationwide ban on mobile phones in schools by 2026 and is considering a social media ban for children.

Šiauliai district schools have implemented a program providing free menstrual hygiene products to girls, addressing various social and health issues.

Japan's Ministry of Education has instructed schools to remove topics on pregnancy and abortion from their 'Life Safety Education' curriculum, aimed at preventing sexual violence among students.

The Nigerian Presidency has donated N50 million to support a campaign against social vices in schools, highlighting the national concern of rising youth misconduct.

Cresol reaches over 33,000 children and youths in Brazil with its educational projects aimed at promoting financial literacy and cooperative spirit in schools in 2025.

In Rautalampi, Finland, young people serve as nicotine agents to educate their peers on the dangers of nicotine, leading to a reduction in tobacco use in schools.

Patrik Prístupný, the head of the Student Council of Universities in Slovakia, criticizes school debates conducted by politicians without opposition and the normalization of vulgar behavior in political discourse.