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Salesian School Meals Controversy in Portugal
Politicsobservador18m ago

Salesian School Meals Controversy in Portugal

A controversy has arisen at a Salesian school in Portugal regarding meal regimes, with reports that students paying tuition receive better meals than others. The school administration states that changing the meal system depends on the Ministry of Education.

[Graphic News] S. Korea shuts 153 schools over five years
PoliticsKorea Herald6d ago

[Graphic News] S. Korea shuts 153 schools over five years

S. Korea shuts 153 schools over five years 5년간 153개교 폐교한 대한민국 A total of 153 schools were consolidated or closed across South Korea between 2021 and 2025 as the nation’s school-age population continues to shrink, according to data from the Ministry of Education obtained by Rep. Park Sung-hoon of the People Power Party. 학령인구 감소가 지속되면서 2021년부터 2025년까지 전국에서 총 153개 학교가 통폐합되거나 폐교된 것으로 나타났다. 이는 대한민국 교육부 자료를 박성훈 국민의힘 의원이 확보해 공개한 내용이다. Of the schools closed, 120 were elementary schools, 24 were middle s

Oyo pledges support for federal schools
Politicspunch-ng8d ago

Oyo pledges support for federal schools

Oyo State’s Ministry of Education announces its readiness to collaborate with federal schools to improve educational standards and student security. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-pledges-support-for-federal-schools/

Cyprus schools receive safety guidelines amid rising tensions
Politicsin-cyprus11d ago

Cyprus schools receive safety guidelines amid rising tensions

Early this morning, the heads of all schools in Cyprus received a brief email from the Ministry of Education’s Office of Safety and Health. The message aimed to inform schools on how to proceed in the event that sirens sound due to the current tense situation in the region. The email, which had been prepared […]

Government and Autonomous Communities Clash Over Foreign Language Assistants Program
Politicsel-mundo11d ago

Government and Autonomous Communities Clash Over Foreign Language Assistants Program

A dispute has erupted between the Spanish government and regional autonomous communities regarding the program for foreign language assistants. Thousands of young foreigners may not be able to work in schools due to 'lack of legal certainty,' as the Ministry of Labor is imposing hefty fines on regional governments for applying a training agreement from the Ministry of Education.

Czech Kindergartens to Track Preschooler Absences
Politicsirozhlas3d ago

Czech Kindergartens to Track Preschooler Absences

For the first time this year, Czech kindergartens will be required to record the number of days preschoolers are absent and report this data to the Ministry of Education. This new measure aims to monitor attendance during the mandatory final year of kindergarten.

Finland considers ending religious teaching in schools
Worldhelsinki-times3d ago

Finland considers ending religious teaching in schools

Finland’s education ministry has proposed ending religious instruction in primary schools and replacing it with a single shared worldview subject for all pupils, citing equality concerns and rising education costs as student numbers decline. A working group appointed by Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture has proposed scrapping religious instruction in comprehensive schools and replacing it with a single worldview subject taught to all pupils. The proposal forms part of a wider re...

[Graphic News] S. Korea shuts 153 schools over five years
WorldKorea Herald6d ago

[Graphic News] S. Korea shuts 153 schools over five years

A total of 153 schools were consolidated or closed across South Korea between 2021 and 2025 as the nation’s school-age population continues to shrink, according to data from the Ministry of Education obtained by Rep. Park Sung-hoon of the People Power Party. Of the schools closed, 120 were elementary schools, 24 were middle schools and nine were high schools. The closures come as the number of students nationwide fell from 5,323,075 in 2021 to 5,015,310 last year, a drop of nearly 310,000. By re

Politicspublico8d ago

Portugal's Polytechnic of Bragança Seeks University Status

The General Council of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança has unanimously approved a proposal to transition to university status, aiming to attract more funding and national students. The proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation.

Montenegro Awards for Scientific Achievements Announced
Sciencevijesti-me16d ago

Montenegro Awards for Scientific Achievements Announced

The Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation in Montenegro has announced the recipients of awards for scientific achievements, with Ćalasan, Stanković, and Micev among the winners. A total of 19 applications were received.

Businesspublico18d ago

Portuguese University to Pay State for Property Exchange

The Open University in Portugal will pay the state 5.3 million euros as part of a property exchange, where the former Ministry of Education headquarters is valued at 23.7 million euros and the university's vacated properties at 18.4 million euros.

Icelandic Minister Addresses Funding for Children's Camps
Politicsmorgunbladid19d ago

Icelandic Minister Addresses Funding for Children's Camps

Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, Minister of Social and Housing Affairs, acknowledges the difficult situation regarding funding for the 'Adventure Camps and Friendship Groups of Reykjadalur' project and is working with the Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs to find a solution.

No second chance: Saudi schools warn students over missing exams during Ramadan
CultureTimes of India20d ago

No second chance: Saudi schools warn students over missing exams during Ramadan

Saudi Arabian schools are enforcing strict attendance for first-term exams during Ramadan. Students missing tests must provide official excuses for make-up opportunities. The Ministry of Education aims to combat absenteeism and maintain academic standards. Schools are implementing flexible schedules and communication with parents to ensure learning continues smoothly throughout the holy month.

Nicosia summit to tackle gender gap in Cyprus tech and STEM sectors
Technologycyprus-mail20d ago

Nicosia summit to tackle gender gap in Cyprus tech and STEM sectors

The Cyprus Computer Society and the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies will hold a conference in Nicosia on March 3, aimed at strengthening career guidance for girls in information technology and STEM fields. The conference will be held under the auspices of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth. The event, titled Strengthening […]

How Koreans are reimagining shuttered schools
CultureKorea Herald27d ago

How Koreans are reimagining shuttered schools

Local governments across South Korea are scrambling to find new uses for shuttered schools amid a declining student population, while a parallel movement is unfolding on social media, where individuals are taking the initiative to renovate and reimagine closed campuses. According to the Ministry of Education, the cumulative number of shuttered schools surpassed 4,000 in 2025, with South Jeolla Province recording the highest number at 854. In contrast, only seven schools have closed in Seoul sinc

Politicszdg-md3d ago

Moldova Launches Joint Plan to Prevent Drug Use Among Youth

Moldova's Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) have launched a joint action plan for 2026-2027 to prevent drug consumption and circulation among students and young people, acknowledging it as a complex problem.

Low pass rates in Moldovan driving schools
Politicsnewsmaker-md7d ago

Low pass rates in Moldovan driving schools

Moldova's Ministry of Education has identified low pass rates in driving schools, with only 24% of students passing the practical B category exam and 57% passing the theoretical exam.

World11d ago

Teacher shortage exceeds 3,800, nearly doubling in 4 years, Ministry of Education survey

The "teacher shortage" in schools is becoming increasingly serious. A Ministry of Education survey revealed that the teacher shortage has nearly doubled in the four years up to last year, reaching over 3,800 people. Experts point out that "while reforms to teacher working styles are progressing, the situation is not optimistic and requires urgent improvement."

Bulgaria to Fund School Video Surveillance
Politicsdnevnik-bg11d ago

Bulgaria to Fund School Video Surveillance

Bulgaria's Ministry of Education and Science will provide funds for video surveillance in schools through a national program focused on information and communication technologies in education.

BusinessNHK World16d ago

Japan to Support Adult Reskilling Programs

Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) plans to support the establishment of industry-academia-government collaborative courses for adult reskilling, aiming to foster talent in growth sectors.

New Admission Process for Greek Model and Experimental Schools
Politicsprotothema-en17d ago

New Admission Process for Greek Model and Experimental Schools

Greece's Ministry of Education is introducing a new admission process for Model, Experimental, Onassis, and Ecclesiastical schools for the 2026–27 school year. The application platform will open in early March, aiming for meritocracy, transparency, and social safeguards.

Grades dominate parent talks with elementary students
CultureKorea Herald26d ago

Grades dominate parent talks with elementary students

Conversations between parents and elementary school children in South Korea are increasingly centered on academic performance rather than aptitude or future aspirations, coinciding with rising levels of depression among younger students. According to a recent report by the Ministry of Education, the proportion of elementary school students who said they discuss their grades or academic performance with their parents every day rose to 30.5 percent in 2025, up from 25.7 percent five years earlier.