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Demographic trends in Italy and Japan

6 clusters · 74 sources · last updated

Latest: Italy records post-WWII low birth rate in 2025

Italy continues to face a significant demographic decline. Projections from the national statistics agency, ISTAT, indicate the resident population is expected to decrease from 58.9 million in 2025 to 55 million by 2050,

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Italy 2026–27 education reforms and implementation

18 clusters · 151 sources · last updated

Latest: Italy implements new school digital access and homework rules

As the 2026–27 academic year begins, regional implementation of reforms and scheduling continues. The Ministry of Education and Merit maintains national oversight, while regional authorities manage specific start dates.

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Italy public sector staffing and healthcare shortages

12 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: Italy faces crisis in caregiver support and nursing home costs

Staffing gaps persist across Italy’s public education and health sectors, characterized by regional disparities and structural imbalances. In education, the 2026–2027 school year faces 46,826 vacant teaching posts, with

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Italian school dropout trends and educational disparities

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Italy reports improved school retention and stable PISA scores

Italy has reached a national school dropout rate of 8.2%, meeting the European Union’s 9% target ahead of the 2030 deadline. However, recent data indicates further shifts in these metrics. Minister of Education Giuseppe

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Adolescent mental health, gender & social media

12 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Social media use linked to lower academic performance in students

Longitudinal research from Australia, South Korea, and the United States links digital habits and physical activity to teenage mental health. In Australia, a ten-year study found that adolescents spending over two hours

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Italian high school exam outcomes 2025/2026

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Italian Maturità exam sees record number of students achieving top honors

In the 2025/2026 school year, the Italian Ministry of Education reported a modest rise in overall admission to the final state exam, with 96.7% of candidates admitted and 99.8% of those sitting the test receiving a diplo

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Italian disability education and school inclusion

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: CNDDU proposes five-year rotation for school regional directors

The National Coordination of Teachers in the discipline of Human Rights (CNDDU) has raised concerns regarding educational continuity for students with disabilities in Italy. The group has called for institutions to addre