Norway has banned smartphones in schools starting in 2024 to combat declining test scores. The government is also restoring teachers' disciplinary powers and restricting AI use for students aged 6-13.
The Pertame Language Nest in Alice Springs is an immersion program for children aged 0-5, aiming to revive the Southern Arrernte language. The organization plans to establish an independent school by 2029 to continue the immersion model.
Amid fierce competition for college admissions, some high school students are dropping out to re-enroll as first-year students and improve their GPAs, a phenomenon dubbed 'GPA reset.' This trend is driven by the upcoming 2028 college entrance exam's shift to a 5-grade GPA system, increasing anxiety among students.
Norway will ban generative AI for elementary students (grades 1-7) starting this August, citing concerns it hinders learning fundamental skills. Older teens will require supervision. This follows a successful smartphone ban and precedes a planned social media ban for under-16s.
À partir de la rentrée 2027, les élèves de seconde en France auront une heure d'enseignement hebdomadaire sur l'intelligence artificielle, intégrée aux cours de sciences numériques et technologie. Cette initiative vise à équiper les jeunes pour comprendre et maîtriser l'IA, ses usages, son éthique et les risques de manipulation.
À partir de la rentrée 2027, les élèves de seconde en France auront une heure d'enseignement hebdomadaire sur l'intelligence artificielle, intégrée aux cours de sciences numériques et technologie. Cette mesure vise à préparer les jeunes à comprendre et maîtriser l'IA.
A Meta Platforms data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, has significantly boosted local tax revenues, enabling teacher bonuses of up to $50,935. This surge in funding, driven by increased sales tax collections and a direct payment from Meta, contrasts with opposition to data centers elsewhere in the US.
As a UK social media ban for under-16s looms, experts suggest replacing online connection with real-world activities like youth clubs, creative projects, and tech-based challenges, emphasizing purpose and belonging over passive scrolling.
A fire at a school was extinguished around 1:45 PM, with 75 fire engines and dozens of firefighters responding. Most injuries were due to smoke inhalation, with one teacher breaking her hip and two children fracturing arms. Firefighters rescued four individuals.
Emory University law students are petitioning the Supreme Court to hear a case challenging the federal judiciary's internal system for addressing workplace harassment and discrimination, arguing it lacks independent oversight and protections afforded to other workers.
Emory University law students are petitioning the Supreme Court to hear a case challenging the federal judiciary's internal system for addressing workplace harassment and discrimination, arguing it lacks independent oversight and protections afforded to other workers.
Several African nations are incorporating Chinese into their national curricula, with Tunisia, Cameroon, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria leading the way. Egypt and Kenya are also planning integration. However, a significant shortage of qualified teachers is hindering these efforts.
US Senators are proposing to withhold Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel funds until the Pentagon releases overdue reports on civilian harm investigations, including a deadly strike on an Iranian school and strikes near Venezuela.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry heard that the live music talent pipeline is diminishing as fewer young people in regional areas receive music education. This is attributed to a 'user-pays' system, lack of accessible instruments and teachers, and the disappearance of TAFE courses for technical roles.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry heard the live music talent pipeline is diminishing due to a lack of accessible musical education in regional areas, with a user-pays system and disappearing TAFE courses impacting instrument access, teachers, and technical skills.
The article suggests shortening the summer break and introducing a 10-15 day "winter break" after the first semester to help students rest and recharge, citing the challenges of long summer holidays and the success of similar models in private schools.
Victorian state school teachers have rejected a pay rise offer of 28-32% despite their union reaching an in-principle agreement with the government. Teachers sought a 35% rise over three years, citing lower pay than in other states. The union will now renegotiate with the government.
Victorian teachers have voted against their union's advice, rejecting a proposed pay rise of up to 32% over four years. The Australian Education Union (AEU) will now renegotiate with the state government, with further strikes not ruled out.
An autopsy confirmed an 11-year-old girl missing in France was raped before she died. The main suspect, a 41-year-old father of a school friend, had prior rape accusations that were dropped or stalled. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of death or charged the suspect beyond abduction.
Queensland's state-run special schools are understaffed, with 92.5% of allocated full-time teachers filled, compared to 102.8% in mainstream primary schools. Concerns are raised about university training programs no longer offering specific special education degrees, impacting recruitment and the availability of qualified relief teachers.
In a Belgrade retrial, the parents of a 13-year-old boy who killed 10 people at an elementary school in 2023 have been sentenced to jail. The father received 14 years and six months for neglect and endangerment, while the mother got two years and 11 months for neglect.
Following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who was killed when a Central Park carriage horse bolted, NYC leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani have vowed to end the 150-year-old horse carriage industry. A hearing on Ryder's Law is scheduled for next month.
Parents in Jeffersonville, Vermont, are protesting a proposed cannabis dispensary's move near Cambridge Elementary School. While the location is within 500 feet, the Cannabis Control Board claims it complies with state law as it's not on an adjoining property.
Donald Trump is hastily negotiating with Iran, offering a $300bn rebuilding fund and an end to sanctions, after a catastrophic war sparked with Israel's influence. Despite claiming a "major win", the move follows widespread criticism of the war's justification and methodology, which has killed over 3,300 Iranians, including more than 100 children.
