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Italian education system reforms and staffing

Overview

As the 2026/2027 school year commenced, provincial school offices began publishing teacher assignment bulletins. However, logistical challenges emerged as the algorithm for ‘hourly positions’ caused long-distance commutes in provinces like Rimini and Ravenna.

A significant staffing crisis has since intensified, driven by high living costs and housing shortages. In Northern and Central Italy, many educators are refusing permanent positions because salaries are insufficient to cover urban rents. This has led to thousands of vacancies in regions such as Lombardy, Tuscany, and Liguria, creating a deficit of over 200,000 substitute teachers. Additionally, the system faces high levels of precariousness, with over 21,500 vacant ATA staff positions nationwide.

In response, the Ministry of Education and Merit is reviewing recruitment scoring criteria to better value professional experience and is planning a transition from Provincial Substitute Rankings (GPS) to a dual-channel system (GPSR) to provide more stability. The Ministry has also allocated 19 million euros for temporary ATA staff, though some regional ministers have criticized the move as ‘retaliation’.

Labor disputes continue regarding welfare and pay. While a new 320 million euro health insurance contract was awarded, some unions argue it privatizes services. Furthermore, OECD data highlights a widening wage gap, noting that Italian teachers earn significantly less than other tertiary-educated professionals and their European peers. Meanwhile, the Court of Pisa ruled that substitute teachers are entitled to the ‘carta del docente’ training benefit, addressing claims of unlawful discrimination.

Entities

Ministry of Education and Merit · Italy · Italian Ministry of Education · ANIEF · Coordinamento Nazionale Docenti della disciplina dei Diritti Umani

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italy prepares for 2027 teacher recruitment competition

    Italy's Ministry of Education is preparing for the 2027 teacher recruitment competition, including updating qualification scoring and testing computer labs for exams.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italy school staff: New positions and leave regulations for ATA personnel

    Italy announces 25 new school collaborator positions in Campania for the 2026/2027 school year and outlines paid leave entitlements for permanent ATA staff.

  3. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Italy teacher training and assignment systems undergo changes

    Italy's teaching sector faces evolving certification standards, including the 60 CFU system, alongside ongoing administrative processes for teacher assignments and substitute appointments for the 2026/27 year.

  4. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italy updates teacher scoring and recruitment criteria

    Italy is updating teacher scoring systems and recruitment criteria, increasing points for prior service and prioritizing doctoral degrees in future teaching competitions.

  5. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Italy Education Minister defends teacher pay on World Teachers' Day

    On World Teachers' Day, Italy's Education Minister defended recent salary increases against inflation concerns, while the UGL Istruzione union called for greater investment and economic recognition.

  6. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italy school staff updates: ATA economic positions and teacher ranking preferences

    Italian school staff updates include new economic recognitions for ATA personnel and the opening of the 2026/27 GPS and GaE preference submission period for teachers.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian teacher groups propose dual recruitment channels

    Italian teacher advocacy groups are proposing a dual-track recruitment system to balance exam merit with professional experience and resolve conflicts between different categories of precarious educators.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian teacher salaries face scrutiny amid European wage gaps

    Reports from the OECD and Eurydice reveal significant salary gaps for Italian teachers, who earn up to 36% less than other tertiary-educated professionals and face lower wages than EU peers.

  9. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italian school unions address teacher rights and ATA staff exclusions

    Italian unions FeNSIR and FederATA are addressing labor rights for school staff, including legal aid for teachers and protests against the exclusion of ATA personnel from proposed salary increases.

  10. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy faces educational inequality and low teacher salaries

    OECD reports reveal deep educational inequalities in Italy, highlighting a North-South divide, low literacy rates among 35% of adults, and teacher salaries that lag significantly behind the OECD average.

  11. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy education contract negotiations continue for 2025/2027 term

    Italian unions and ARAN met to discuss the 2025/2027 education contract, focusing on teaching obligations, ATA staff continuity, health protections, and rights for precarious workers.

  12. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Educators in Italy demand dignity amid low wages and job instability

    An educator's testimony highlights precarious working conditions in Italy, citing low wages and job instability despite the high responsibilities of the profession.

  13. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Italy school staff health insurance contract sparks union dispute

    Italy's Ministry of Education has awarded a 320 million euro supplementary health insurance contract for 1.2 million school employees, sparking union protests over privatization and wage diversion.

  14. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian Education CCNL introduces one-time payment for ATA staff

    The 2025-2027 CCNL for Education and Research introduces a €110 one-time payment for ATA personnel in Italy, scheduled for January 2027.

  15. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy Education Ministry allocates funds for school staff amid regional disputes

    Italy's Education Minister allocated 19 million euros for school staff, sparking claims of retaliation from four regions, while teacher appointment processes continue.

  16. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy Ministry of Education reviews teacher recruitment scoring

    The Italian Ministry of Education is reviewing scoring criteria for teacher recruitment, potentially increasing the weight of professional experience and equating INDIRE courses with TFA specializations.

  17. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italy teacher recruitment: Plan to convert GPS rankings into GPSR

    Mario Pittoni has proposed converting Italy's teacher substitute rankings (GPS) into a new GPSR system to create a dual-channel recruitment model, pending agreement with the European Commission.

  18. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Teacher shortages rise in Northern Italy due to high living costs

    High living costs and rent in Northern Italy are driving teachers to reject permanent roles, leaving thousands of classrooms vacant and necessitating over 200,000 substitute teachers.

  19. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Italy school system faces staffing crisis and high precariousness

    Italy's school system faces a staffing crisis with over 21,500 vacant ATA positions and high precariousness among teachers, exacerbated by high living costs in northern regions.

  20. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian teachers face training rights victory and housing crisis

    Italian courts have ruled that substitute teachers are entitled to the 500 euro annual training allowance, while rising rents in northern Italy drive many educators to reject permanent roles.

  21. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Teachers in Italy face logistical issues with new school assignments

    The Cisl Scuola Romagna union warns that new school staffing algorithms are creating logistical issues for substitute teachers by assigning fragmented teaching hours to locations up to 37km apart.

  22. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Italian school offices begin publishing teacher assignment bulletins

    Italian school offices are publishing bulletins for the 2026/2027 teacher assignment process, including support teacher continuity and new fixed-term roles, aiming for a September 1 start date.

  23. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian teachers face travel hurdles due to assignment delays

    Italian teachers face significant travel costs and logistical hurdles due to delays in interprovincial provisional assignments ahead of the new school year.

  24. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy school staffing: ATA recruitment and teacher appointments begin

    Italian schools are beginning the 2026/2027 recruitment cycle, with ATA staff convocations underway and teachers preparing for new appointments and probationary periods starting September 1.

  25. [CULTURE] 27 sources
    Italian teachers face uncertainty over school assignments

    Italian teachers face uncertainty and high relocation costs due to delays in interprovincial assignment results. The CNDDU is calling for a digital service procedure to simplify the process.

  26. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italy school offices release results for support teacher recruitment

    Italian school offices have released results for the ‘mini call veloce’ support teacher recruitment, utilizing a ‘bollettino zero’ system to manage teaching continuity for eligible educators.

  27. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Italy faces challenges in special education staffing and inclusion

    Italy faces a crisis in special education stability, with Puglia reporting more temporary support teacher derogations than permanent staff and national concerns over student inclusion continuity.

  28. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy implements new teacher recruitment procedures for 2026

    Italy is reforming teacher recruitment for 2026, utilizing a ‘mini call veloce’ for support teachers and considering a pause on new competitions to prioritize existing regional rankings and reduce job precarity

  29. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italy opens mini call for interprovincial special education teaching roles

    The ‘mini call veloce’ for interprovincial special education teaching roles in Italy is open from August 14 to August 19, with vacancies currently reported in five regions including Liguria and Emilia-Romagna.

  30. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy teacher recruitment reform faces EU regulatory constraints

    Italian educators face ongoing uncertainty regarding job stability. Proposed reforms aim to create new recruitment rankings, but must align with strict EU and PNRR targets for teacher hiring.

  31. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy faces teacher shortages for 2026 Mini Call veloce

    Italy faces a shortage of support teaching positions for the 2026 Mini Call veloce, with several regions reporting zero vacancies following provincial recruitment phases.

  32. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Italy updates teacher assignment rules, school hiring and meal registration for 2026

    Italy releases Galatina job results, GPS teacher‑preference rules, 365 school‑director hires, Naples school‑meal diet registration, and a teachers’ motivation commentary for 2026‑27.

  33. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Italy ATA personnel face hiring gaps and new salary positions

    Italy's Ministry of Education adds 46,297 ATA salary positions, but regional hiring for 2026‑27 covers only about a third of vacancies, prompting union criticism.

  34. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italy's Ministry of Education extends mini‑call deadline for support‑teacher recruitment

    Italy's Ministry of Education extended the mini‑call deadline for 2026/27 support‑teacher hires to 19 August and published the first bulletins, starting with Tuscany's 37 positions.

  35. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    CISL Scuola sets school contract renewal agenda and urges new teacher recruitment channel in Italy

    CISL Scuola’s Ivana Barbacci set priorities for the 2025‑2027 school contract, demanded better pay and training, and urged the use of GPS lists to hire teachers permanently, citing vacant ATA posts and policy‑h

  36. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian Ministry of Education and Merit launches 2026‑2028 Integrated Activity and Organisation Plan

    Italy's Ministry of Education and Merit adopted a 2026‑2028 Integrated Activity and Organisation Plan, outlining digital portals, staff recruitment, AI training, school building upgrades, and programmes to cut‑

  37. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Italian teachers face July 29 deadline for substitute and support positions

    Italian teachers must file POLIS applications by 14:00 GMT on 29 July 2026, listing up to 150 preferences; the new “posti orario” system may assign schools not in those preferences.

  38. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italy's Teacher Recruitment Reform Faces Criticism Over GPS Double-Channel Proposal

    Italy's Senate will debate DDL S.545 on a teacher‑recruitment double channel; teachers demand a 50/50 split of GPS hires, fearing the current draft will extend precarity. GPS applications close 29 July 2026, be

  39. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy launches 2026/27 teacher provisional assignment portal

    Italy’s provincial education offices open the SIDI portal on 28 July 2026 to assess teacher provisional assignments for 2026‑27, with results posted by early August and a five‑day window for complaints.

  40. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Italy adopts decree limiting new education staff appointments

    Italy's new decree authorises only 79 education hires for 2026‑27, sparking union criticism over persistent vacancies and reliance on precarious staff.

  41. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Italy's child protection agencies warn of growing youth fragility post‑pandemic

    Italian child‑protection leaders note pandemic‑driven youth fragility and a rise in violence, urging broader prevention and solid adult support.

  42. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian regional youth orientation programs conclude under EU Social Fund

    Italy’s EU‑funded youth orientation programmes in Liguria and Campania conclude, reaching over 3,000 participants and showcasing creative student projects.

  43. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy's Parliament debates 'ginnasio' reinstatement and Latin teaching reforms

    Italy's parliament debates restoring the term “ginnasio” for classical liceo and new guidelines that bring Latin back to middle schools, sparking discussion over symbolic reforms versus substantive education‑f.

  44. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Italian students earn top honors in university thesis and high‑school exams

    Italian students secured top academic honors: a university thesis on Bad Bunny earned 110/110 with honors, and 16 high‑schoolers achieved perfect exam scores, with three receiving lode.

  45. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian youths with Down syndrome graduate and win European medals

    Two Italian youths with Down syndrome—Mattia Beltrame graduates high school and plans university study, while Mattia Tononi wins 13 European championship medals—show remarkable achievement with family support.

  46. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italian provinces grapple with school staffing shortages

    Vercelli province faces six vacant school‑director posts, mainly in Valsesia, while Trentino Alto Adige has approved a hiring plan for teachers in its vocational schools for 2026‑27.

  47. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Giuseppe Macaione, 82, earns high‑school diploma in Livorno

    82‑year‑old Giuseppe Macaione earned his high‑school diploma in Livorno after 60 years away from school, showcasing lifelong learning in Italy.

  48. [CULTURE] 16 sources
    Italy's 2026 INVALSI Report Shows Falling School Drop‑out but Deep Math Gap in Primary Schools

    Italy's 2026 INVALSI report records drop‑out rates down to 7.3% and 6.3% but reveals a persistent primary maths gap, with only 60% meeting basic levels, while English and digital skills improve.

  49. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Udine university third in Censis 2026/27 ranking as Milan schools see mixed results

    Censis' 2026/27 university ranking places Udine third among medium‑size state schools (92.7 points) and Politecnico di Milano first among engineering schools with a record 100.8, while Milan's large university跌

  50. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italy launches 2026‑2027 school substitute teacher application window

    Italy opened its 2026‑2027 school substitute‑teacher application window on 16 July, allowing up to 150 preferences, a new “posto orario” hourly contract option, and a fast‑track call for support‑teacher slots,,

  51. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Italian universities rise in Censis 2026/2027 rankings

    Italian universities, including Campus Bio‑Medico, Foggia, Insubria, Unisannio and Unical, improved their Censis 2026/27 rankings, with notable gains in overall scores, employability and scholarship indicators.

  52. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Veneto shifts school year end to June 8 2027, leads national INVALSI scores

    Veneto moved its school year end to June 8 2027 to align with national exam dates, and its students topped the 2026 INVALSI rankings in maths, Italian and English.

  53. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italian Education Minister Valditara defends technical institute reform in Parliament

    On July 15, Italy’s education minister Valditara told parliament the PNRR‑backed technical institute reform will preserve teachers’ tenure, citing union‑backed safeguards, while industry minister Urso addressed

  54. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Italy rolls out privacy‑focused school assignment rules and GPS 150‑preference process for 2026‑27

    Italian schools must use secure electronic registers for class assignments; GPS lists were published on 15 July, and teachers can file 150‑preference applications via POLIS from 16‑29 July, with consultancy aid

  55. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Veneto Unveils Teacher Recruitment Rules for 2026‑27 School Year

    Veneto releases detailed 2026‑27 teacher recruitment procedures, allocating 46,642 positions, outlining ranking order, support‑post contracts, acceptance deadlines, and reservation quotas.

  56. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Italian schools celebrate mass 100/100 scores in 2026 state exams

    Italian schools in Brindisi and Foligno report dozens of students attaining perfect 100 scores and many with lode in the 2026 state exams, praising dedication and quality teaching.

  57. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Italy sees surge in high school honors and university rankings

    Milan high schools saw a rise in top exam scores and honors, while Italy's UnivPM placed second in the Censis ranking for medium‑size state universities, boasting high graduate employment rates.

  58. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy opens 150‑preference teacher assignment process for 2026‑2027 school year

    Italian teachers must file up to 150 school preferences via POLIS from 16‑29 July 2026; missing the deadline forfeits placement, and the assignment algorithm may pair distant schools, with a backup “mini call”

  59. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Veneto moves 2026‑27 school year end to June 8 to avoid exam clash

    Veneto revised its 2026‑27 school calendar, closing schools on 8 June 2027 to give enough time before the State Maturity exams starting 16 June.

  60. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italian teachers criticize new mobility contract over merit and family concerns

    Italian teachers' new mobility contract, signed 10 July 2026, faces CNDDU criticism for ignoring merit and family rights, prompting calls for reform.

  61. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Bovalino's La Cava School and Comandini Institute post strong Maturità results

    La Cava school in Bovalino celebrated 25 perfect‑score graduates, while Comandini institute reported 88 Maturità graduates with several high marks, highlighting strong Italian secondary‑education results.

  62. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italy reports over 1 million NEET women and unveils asset‑building program for low‑income families

    Italy records over 1 million NEET women and launches the €10 million ‘Scelte Future’ asset‑building programme for low‑income families to address youth education gaps.

  63. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Italian schools announce top Maturità 2026 scores across multiple regions

    Italian schools across regions reported numerous 100‑point and lode grades in the 2026 Maturità exams, including dual EsaBac diplomas and praise for recent scoring reforms.

  64. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italy to boost core subject hours in technical institutes from 2026

    Italy's education ministry will shift more hours to core subjects in technical institutes from 2026, while unions denounce the reform and dispute strike participation figures.

  65. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian Teachers' Union Urges Technical Institute Reform and Defends Teacher Workload

    Italy's CNDDU praised a ministry meeting that affirmed its technical institute reform proposals and warned against staffing issues, while also refuting the myth of a three‑month teacher vacation and stressing a

  66. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian worker Piero Canarini earns high school diploma at 57

    57‑year‑old Italian worker Piero Canarini earned his high‑school diploma with 72 points after years of work and online study, joining seniors like singer Pupo who also reclaimed the exam.

  67. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Italian temporary teachers granted paid leave rights; new GPS 150‑preference rules for substitute assignments

    Italy's Supreme Court grants paid leave to temporary teachers; a July 2026 window opens for submitting up to 150 GPS substitute‑placement preferences with a new algorithm and civil‑service reserve.

  68. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian high schools celebrate record numbers of perfect‑score maturities

    Two Italian high schools—Liceo A. Diaz (Caserta) and Liceo Eschilo (Gela)—recorded dozens of perfect‑score maturities, underscoring strong academic performance.

  69. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Italian Ministry of Education authorizes 46,642 teacher posts for 2026‑27

    Italy's Ministry of Education announced 46,642 teacher positions for 2026‑27, opened GPS score viewing, a 150‑preference filing window (16‑29 July) and provisional assignment applications from 10 July.

  70. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Italian police dismantle exam‑cheating group 'Maturità 2026

    Italian police dismantled the “Maturità 2026” online group of ~2,750 members sharing exam solutions; its 22‑year‑old admin from Messina was detained and released pending investigation.

  71. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Italian regions roll out youth creative and entrepreneurial training programs

    Italian regions launch events in Foggia and Marche to boost youth entrepreneurship, creative training and female leadership, backed by regional and EU funds.

  72. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Italian students earn top marks in 2026 state exams

    Italian schools report dozens of 100/100 scores and honors in the 2026 state exams, while a student with Down syndrome graduates in Perugia with a 77/100.

  73. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian students achieve perfect 100/100 scores in Taormina and Sant'Agata di Militello schools

    Twenty students earned 100/100 honors at Sant’Agata di Militello’s ITI Torricelli, while four Taormina pupils achieved 100/100 with honors at Istituto XXIV Maggio.

  74. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Italy sets provisional teaching assignment rules for 2026‑27 school year

    Italy will open a July 13‑24 window for 2026‑27 provisional teaching assignments; applicants must have the specific class qualification and have passed their probation year, attaching a declaration, per CCNI.

  75. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy revises teacher and school‑principal appointment procedures for 2026

    Italy’s education ministry introduced new rules for 2026 teacher assignments—including a combined‑slot algorithm and harsher withdrawal penalties—and extended deadlines and 100 % inter‑regional mobility for the

  76. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italy rolls out national 'Mathematics High School' pilot in 100 schools

    Italy's education ministry starts a five‑year pilot of the “Liceo matematico” in 100 schools from 2026, adding extra maths lab hours and university collaboration to boost critical and interdisciplinary skills.

  77. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italy's 2026 Maturità Exam sees 528,000 students and student‑led protest over reforms

    Over 527,000 Italian students took the 2026 Maturità exam; during oral tests, many joined a protest to challenge recent education reforms and call for greater mental‑health support.

  78. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy reforms high‑school graduation exam, cutting oral subjects to four

    Italy's new graduation exam cuts oral subjects to four, reduces teachers, and shifts to self‑presentation, sparking debate over workload and standards.

  79. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Italy launches nationwide Liceo Matematico pilot in 150 schools

    Italy’s education ministry has approved a national Liceo Matematico pilot, adding extra math hours and interdisciplinary labs to about 150 schools and 7,000 students.

  80. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italian Education Ministry Hit by Court Ruling and ATA Staff Appeal

    Italian courts ordered the education ministry to revisit a teacher’s foreign qualification, while the ATA committee urged the same ministry to apply new temporary‑assignment rules to support staff.

  81. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian 2026 Maturità exams provoke protests and grand celebrations

    Italian students protested education policies at the 2026 Maturità oral exams while a majority dressed formally and planned lavish celebrations, turning the graduation into a ceremonial event.

  82. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Giuseppe Valditara announces new high school curricula in Italy

    Italy's education minister unveiled 2027 high‑school reforms: more paper‑book reading, AI in STEM, a revamped math approach, and mandatory classics including Dante, Manzoni and Biblical excerpts, pending final‑

  83. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italy Sets Dates for 2027 Maturità Exams

    Italy's Ministry of Education set the 2027 Maturità exam schedule: first written test on 16 June, supplemental on 1 July, plus the full 2026‑27 school calendar and regional start dates.

  84. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Italy outlines teacher hiring and school‑director mobility for 2026‑27

    Italy’s education ministry plans under 50,000 permanent teacher hires and opens a tight‑deadline portal for school‑director mobility ahead of the 2026‑27 school year.

  85. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italy publishes regional school calendars for the 2026‑27 academic year

    Italian regions released 2026‑27 school calendars: start dates from 7 Sept to 17 Sept, holidays include Christmas, Easter, and national observances, with the year ending in early June.

  86. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Italy's 2024 Mental Health Report Highlights Service Reach and Early‑Access Needs

    Italy's 2024 Mental Health Report shows 845,516 people served, highlights early‑access benefits, and calls for stronger territorial and community care.

  87. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Italian Ministry of Education faces music exam score errors in Maturità 2026

    Italy’s 2026 Maturità introduces a mandatory oral exam and faces criticism after a music‑exam score with ~20 errors was used, prompting a Ministry investigation.

  88. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Italian youth face growing loneliness and mental‑health strain

    In Italy, over 200,000 teens are largely isolated and 10% show chronic social withdrawal; experts link this to digital pressure, school disengagement and call for better mental‑health support.

  89. [CULTURE] 22 sources
    Italy's 2026 Maturity Exams: Oral Phase Starts and New Mandatory Rules

    Italy’s 2026 Maturity exams see 9 in 10 passing the written tests, while the new reform makes the oral phase mandatory, starting 22 June for over 527 000 students and adding strict penalties for non‑particip‑​

  90. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Italy confronts rising youth mental‑health crisis amid pandemic fallout

    Italy’s mental‑health crisis is deepening, with psychiatrist Stefania Calapai highlighting rising anxiety and self‑harm among youth, while a Milan survey shows low therapy use and cost barriers, prompting calls

  91. [HEALTH] 13 sources
    Italy's 2026 Maturità candidates urged to prioritize sleep over all‑night study

    Sleep specialist Luigi Ferini‑Strambi advises Italy's 527,000 Maturità 2026 candidates to get ~7 hours of sleep, avoid all‑night cramming, and maintain a healthy bedtime routine for better exam performance.

  92. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian officials discuss new high school graduation exam topics

    Italy's education ministry introduced seven new graduation exam topics; professor Buondonno praised their breadth, while undersecretary Frassinetti stressed effort, safety and curriculum reforms.

  93. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italy releases tips for 2026 Maturità oral exams

    Italy’s 2026 Maturità oral exam, worth up to 20 points, focuses on interdisciplinary links, civic education and PCTO experience; students are urged to prepare concise, reasoned answers and verify schedule and材料

  94. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    La Spezia student fails high school exam after being caught with a smartphone

    A La Spezia student was caught using a smartphone during the 2026 high‑school graduation exams and was immediately excluded from all tests, resulting in a fail under Italy’s zero‑tolerance rules.

  95. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    2026‑2027 School Calendars Announced for New Zealand and Italy

    Wellington College in New Zealand and Italy’s education authorities released 2026‑2027 school calendars, detailing term dates, holidays and regional start‑date variations.

  96. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy defines pay for unused leave and aggregation rules for precarious teachers

    Italy’s Ministry of Education clarified substitute pay for unused vacation for precarious teachers and issued a circular to aggregate part‑time teaching fragments into fuller contracts, aiming to reduce short‑t

  97. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Viterbo inaugurates new playground in San Paolo park

    Viterbo opened a new playground in San Paolo park on 20 June, finishing a PNRR‑Pinqua green‑area renewal and adding lighting and cameras.

  98. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian Schools Deploy QR Code System to Combat Bullying

    Italian Laeng‑Meucci schools introduced a QR‑code platform for anonymous bullying reports, joining a wider push to curb cyber‑abuse and promote affective education against digital violence.

  99. [HEALTH] 15 sources
    Italian students urged to use super‑foods for 2026 Maturità oral exams

    Over 500,000 Italian students facing the 2026 Maturità oral exams are advised to follow a “super‑food” diet—omega‑3 fish, nuts, low‑glycaemic cereals, dark chocolate, bananas, eggs and leafy greens—to boost mem

  100. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy's high‑school exam sparks political clash over Frank Furedi passage

    Italy's education minister defends a Frank Furedi passage in the 2026 Maturità exam; opposition MPs call it partisan, sparking a parliamentary debate over political content in schools.

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