Ministry of Education

Delhi University DUSU election schedule and campaigning

7 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: ABVP announces candidates for DUSU elections

Delhi University has established the official schedule for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) and Central Council elections. Voting is set for September 18, 2026, with vote counting on September 19. The timeline

Italy 2026–27 education reforms and implementation

17 clusters · 146 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Italy to implement mandatory school insurance and staff health coverage

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.

Brazil Ministry of Education accessibility initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Brazil's Ministry of Education deadline for Cadernos Equidade articles

The Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) has launched several initiatives aimed at increasing accessibility and inclusivity within the national education system. One initiative involves the National Fund for Educationa

Federal Institute of São Paulo institutional updates

8 clusters · 70 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: IFSP launches student representation consultation and extension projects

The Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) continues to implement various administrative, academic, and research initiatives. Regarding personnel management, the institute implemented preferential processing for Recogniti

School bullying and cyberbullying in Spain

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Spain reports rise in school bullying and cyberbullying

In the Castilla y León region of Spain, authorities confirmed 136 cases of school bullying and cyberbullying for the 2025-2026 academic year, consisting of 112 traditional and 24 cyberbullying incidents. The regional gov

Brazilian funding allocations & education incentives

30 clusters · 144 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Pé-de-Meia program provides financial aid to Brazilian students

In early June 2026, the Ministry of Health allocated almost R$3 million for primary-care upgrades in Acre and R$500,000 for Felipe Guerra, Rio Grande do Norte. Senator Alan Rick continued his regional outreach, deliverin

Brazil social security and benefit programs

13 clusters · 145 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: INSS updates BPC rules and launches task forces in Brazil

Social security and benefit administration in Brazil involves various programs, including the Microempreendedor Individual (MEI) coverage, the Pé-de-Meia student incentive, and the PIS/Pasep wage bonus. As of late August

Greek school closures due to demographic decline

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Gavdos primary school suspends operations due to lack of students

Educational institutions across various Greek regions are facing closures and mergers due to declining student populations and staffing shortages. In the Peloponnese, a government decree ordered the temporary suspension

Brazil Enem exam accessibility initiatives

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Rio de Janeiro announces free transport for Enem students

Efforts to increase accessibility for students participating in Brazil’s National High School Exam (Enem) have expanded through both educational and municipal initiatives. The Ministry of Education (MEC) provides a hosp

School infrastructure development in the Americas

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Educational authorities address school infrastructure needs in Dominican Republic and Argentina

Educational infrastructure projects and renovations are being addressed across several countries in the Americas. In the Dominican Republic, construction has resumed at the Escuela Profesor Juan Bosch in Los Guandulitos

Brazilian literacy and educational equity efforts

11 clusters · 40 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Brazil reaches historic low in illiteracy rate

Educational initiatives in Brazil continue to focus on literacy development and systemic equity through local and national efforts. While the Ministry of Education (MEC) works to institutionalize improvements via ‘Brasil

Italian education system reforms and staffing

184 clusters · 444 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Teachers in central and northern Italy face economic decline

The Italian education system continues to face significant structural challenges regarding staffing and labor rights. While legal victories have secured the ‘carta del docente’ benefit for substitute teachers, the system

Rising school and educational costs in Southern Europe

9 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Back to school: Costs and meal planning for Greek families

Families in Greece, Spain, and Portugal continue to face significant financial pressure due to rising educational costs. In Greece, the start of the school year maintains a heavy burden, with initial preparation costs fo

Indonesia free nutritious meals program

141 clusters · 181 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia MBG program faces scrutiny over 45,000 reported poisoning cases

Since mid-2026, the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has been overhauling the free nutritious-meal (MBG) scheme amid corruption allegations, data duplication, and food safety crises. Following the permanent closure of 833

South Korea scales AI, semiconductor, and energy investments

39 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea launches regional autonomous R&D initiative

South Korea is accelerating its AI and semiconductor expansion through massive state-led investments and infrastructure projects. The government has broken ground on the National AI Computing Center in Jeollanam-do and i

Global child safety: Age verification and school reforms

63 clusters · 409 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Poland implements new school nutrition guidelines

Global efforts to protect children online have intensified, focusing on age verification, platform design, and school device bans. In the US, a Pew survey found strong adult support for banning social media for under-16s

2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Brazil Impacts & Prep

51 clusters · 432 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil Ministry of Education regulates 2027 school holidays for Women's World Cup

Preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled for 24 June to 25 July, continue across eight host cities: Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and São Paulo. E

South Korean international student population trends

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea foreign student numbers exceed 500,000

The number of foreign students and trainees in South Korea has seen rapid growth, surpassing 500,000 for the first time last year. This figure represents a more than sixfold increase from 2021, when the number was 80,084

Ghana university remuneration and recruitment disputes

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghana universities face recruitment and governance crises

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has been involved in disputes regarding remuneration and academic management within the country’s higher education sector. Initially, UTAG rejected claims from the Gha

Sicilian welfare and disability funding delays

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sicilian unions protest delays in disability and caregiver funding

Legislative and administrative delays regarding welfare and disability support have emerged as a significant issue in Sicily. Initially, Ignazio Abbate, President of the I Institutional Affairs Commission, reported that

Hellenic Open University labor disputes

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Western Greece Regional Council supports Hellenic Open University workers

Labor disputes at the Hellenic Open University (EAP) have escalated from parliamentary inquiries to regional political support. The conflict initially centered on concerns raised by Greek MP Andreas Panagiotopoulos regar

Iran academic year in-person reopening

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Iran university entrance exam results delayed until early October

Iranian education officials have announced plans for the return to in-person learning for the upcoming academic year across both higher education and primary schooling. Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hosse

Educational challenges in Germany and Austria

4 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Hamburg special schools struggle with severe staff shortages

Educational institutions in Germany and Austria continue to face systemic pressures regarding staffing, discipline, and enrollment. In Austria, rising student suspensions have become a significant concern, with 2,440 cas

Back-to-school: rising costs, health, and psychological prep

44 clusters · 468 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Experts issue guidance for school reopening and stationery safety

As the 2026-2027 academic year begins, the transition for students involves complex economic, psychological, and health challenges. Economic pressures in Turkey have intensified. While initial estimates placed equipment

Ghana CSSPS placement crisis and manual admission ban

7 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ghana Education Minister bans manual student admissions outside CSSPS

The 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) in Ghana faces an escalating crisis involving placement errors, academic performance concerns, and administrative disputes. While the Ministry of Educat

Greek 2026 education exams and admissions

99 clusters · 217 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: GSSEE reminds Greek parents of school attendance leave rights

As the 2026-27 academic year begins, the Greek Ministry of Education is implementing structural reforms and staffing measures. Following the appointment of 5,259 permanent teachers, the ministry aims to reach 45,000 subs

Niš Faculty of Philosophy salary and insurance dispute

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Faculty of Philosophy in Niš faces unpaid wages and loss of health insurance

Employees at the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš have gone nearly a month without receiving their salaries. Dean Vladimir Jovanović confirmed that funds from the republic budget have not been transferred to the faculty, eve

Brazil health residency regulation and program expansion

4 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazilian hospitals open 2027 medical residency selections

Brazil continues to refine and expand its health residency framework. Under Resolution CNRMS nº 3/2026, the National Multiprofessional Health Residency Commission has clarified that the requirement for exclusive dedicati

Greek student population decline

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece faces demographic crisis as school enrollments drop

Greece is facing a deepening demographic crisis characterized by a significant decline in the student population. Over a three-year period, the number of students decreased by approximately 21,000, with the most acute im

Back-to-school preparations and support in Europe

13 clusters · 130 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Romania implements various social welfare and school funding measures

As the 2026/2027 academic year begins, European regions face mounting financial and logistical pressures. In Romania, local initiatives like the ‘First Backpack’ programs in Brașov, Șelimbăr, and Lugoj aim to ease the tr