Victorian secondary schools will limit classroom device use to two hours per day from 2027, a national-first plan aiming to reduce screen time and encourage traditional learning methods. Primary school students will also face new screen time limits.
Japan is introducing nationwide LGBTQIA+ education in schools, universities, and workplaces to foster understanding of gender and sexual diversity. The plan, years in the making, aims to address confusion and difficulties faced by the community due to insufficient public awareness, though experts await further details.
The article explores California's history of "extraction," from the Gold Rush to modern-day exploitation of water and minds. It details the environmental and social costs of industrial agriculture and tech's data centers, highlighting the San Joaquin Valley's water crisis and the political maneuvering over resource management.
The UK government is investing £132.5m in after-school clubs to offer alternatives to social media for under-16s, as new restrictions on platform use are anticipated. The funding aims to boost mental health and reduce loneliness among young people.
Official figures show a 11.6% rise in children with Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs) in England, reaching a record 538,500. Overall, 21% of pupils now have special educational needs, prompting calls for urgent government action amid funding and staffing challenges.
ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry was censured in the Legislative Assembly due to a teachers' strike and criticism of her handling of education and housing portfolios. The AEU is in dispute over staffing and workloads, following a 15-year first strike.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong is implementing a "through-train" model linking kindergartens to primary schools, guaranteeing students a continuous educational path from age 3 to 18. This aims to reduce parental stress in the competitive admissions landscape.
Five graduates have returned to Taiwan after studying at US military academies, including Tsai Pei-yun from North Georgia University, who majored in interdisciplinary studies with a focus on foreign languages and military science. They aim to bring international perspectives and leadership experience to the ROC Army.
L'intelligenza artificiale (IA) sarà integrata nei curricula dei licei italiani, con formazione specifica per gli insegnanti finanziata con 100 milioni di euro. Le forze dell'ordine potranno utilizzare l'IA per prevenzione e repressione dei reati, con garanzie assicurate dal Ministro dell'Interno.
Italy's Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara announced that Artificial Intelligence will be explicitly and strongly integrated into high school curricula, with introductory concepts in elementary schools. He also highlighted a "revolution in mathematics" and allocated €300 million for teacher training and AI promotion in education.
İstanbul'dan oluşan Team PionIST, CERN Beamline for Schools 2026 yarışmasında dünya birincisi oldu. 89 ülkeden 4.501 öğrenci ve 712 proje arasında çıkan takım, Türkiye'yi gururlandırarak üst üste ikinci dünya birinciliğini sağladı.
Scotland's secondary schools are reducing timetables and cutting subjects due to a shortage of specialist teachers, particularly in maths, science, design technology, and computing, with over 4,000 unfilled PGDE training spaces in the past nine years.
Utsunomiya, Japan closes all 94 public schools after over 10 bear sightings since Saturday; dozens search for the animal amid a national surge in bear encounters.
Utsunomiya, Japan closes all 94 schools after a medium-sized black bear is spotted multiple times in the city, prompting a search and warnings for residents.
Holy Family Catholic primary school in west London, inspired by a year 6 pupil, introduced screen-free Mondays, banning teachers from using smartphones, laptops, monitors, and tablets. The initiative, now a monthly event, has unexpectedly engaged parents, who report increased family interaction through activities like reading, walks, and sports, reducing screen time. The school's approach has attracted interest from other schools, the UK government, and ministers, including discussions on restricting social media for under-16s.
Sir Gareth Southgate advocates for tailored educational approaches for boys, citing fundamental differences and a crisis in mental health, employment, and identity among young men, suggesting mentorship and more male teachers as solutions.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong introduces a 'through-train' system, guaranteeing students a place from kindergarten (K1) through to secondary school graduation (Year 13), starting with the 2027-28 academic year.
Malaysia's government now permits students with the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) from Chinese independent secondary schools and other non-mainstream institutions to apply to public universities, provided they meet specific requirements like passing Malay language and history.
Italy's Senate has approved a new law requiring informed consent for extracurricular activities related to sexual education in schools. The law, which faced opposition, mandates parental or student consent for middle and high schools, while prohibiting such topics in primary and kindergarten.
England's state schools saw a drop of over 1,900 teachers this year, marking the second consecutive annual decline. The Department for Education claims progress on a pledge to recruit 6,500 additional teachers, but union leaders and researchers point to record low new entrants and question the figures.
Philadelphia's School Board approved closing 17 schools in May 2026 to address a $300M budget deficit. An educational anthropologist questions the effectiveness and community engagement, drawing parallels to 2013 closures which saw projected savings fail to materialize and academic performance decline.
The Italian Senate has given final approval to the Valditara bill concerning informed consent in schools. The bill, previously passed by the Chamber of Deputies, now becomes law with 78 votes in favor and 38 against.
UK schools face challenges as pupil numbers fall, impacting class sizes and teacher recruitment. The NEU warns of large classes, while the government adjusts recruitment targets. Schools are adapting by training their own staff amidst pay disputes.
While many schools ban screens, students with disabilities like Soraya Martin rely on them as essential assistive technology for learning, raising concerns that blanket bans overlook their needs and civil rights.
