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chiemgau24.de • Education • Germany
Three hundred students and parents protested in Munich against unannounced tests in Bavarian schools, advocating for their abolition and planning to submit a petition to the state parliament.
nzherald.co.nz • Education • New Zealand
New Zealand teachers express concerns about a new curriculum, citing insufficient training, resources, and unreasonable workload demands.
nytimes.com • Education • World
The author argues that widespread grade inflation in American high schools, despite worsening standardized test scores, needs to be addressed.
elpais.com • Education • Spain
Two educational programs in Spain, initially met with resistance, have significantly reduced school dropout rates by offering more practical learning and personalized attention.
polityka.pl • Education • Poland
Poland's Ministry of Education is preparing sweeping changes to the education system, sparking debate and concern among educators and the public.
volkskrant.nl • Education • Netherlands
A shift in Dutch education prioritizes knowledge acquisition, reversing a trend of self-directed learning that resulted in declining test scores, aiming to improve student outcomes.
theatlantic.com • Education • United States
The article details the rise and fall of Lucy Calkins's influential reading curriculum, Units of Study, and the subsequent debate surrounding the best methods for teaching reading in America.
demorgen.be • Education • Belgium
Bruno Vanobbergen, the new director-general of Catholic Education Flanders, outlines a five-year plan focusing on improving education quality beyond cognitive performance, emphasizing collaboration and the strategic use of digital tools.
tampabay.com • Education • Florida
Hillsborough County schools celebrate improved grades in 14 historically low-performing schools, but acknowledge ongoing challenges in student proficiency.
thetimes.com • Education • UK
The 2025 Sunday Times Parent Power league tables reveal the top-performing UK secondary schools, highlighting disparities between state and private institutions and advocating for increased state school funding and collaboration.
winnipegfreepress.com • Education • Canada
University professors and parents critique an op-ed arguing against percentage-based grading in Manitoba high schools, emphasizing the importance of assessment for student support and parental transparency.
telegraph.co.uk • Education • UK
The UK government is implementing a plan to improve children's mental health and school attendance by providing early interventions and support.
theatlantic.com • Education • United States
This article argues that Advanced Placement (AP) courses are a scam, criticizing their equivalence to college courses, diminishing value of credits, high failure rates, inequitable access, opportunity costs, and stifling of creativity.
slate.com • Education • United States
This article analyzes the debate surrounding book bans in Texas schools, highlighting the conflicting views on the role of literature in education and the influence of political ideologies on curriculum decisions.
latercera.com • Education • Chile
Chilean teachers are staging a 48-hour strike due to insufficient government response to their demands for improved working conditions and educational reforms.
prensa.com • Education • Panama
Panamanian students have lost four years of regular classes due to ongoing teachers' strikes and social protests against pension reforms, significantly impacting their education and development.
latercera.com • Education • Chile
A decline in teacher authority in Chilean classrooms is causing increased violence, emotional exhaustion, and a teacher shortage, demanding educational reforms and a reevaluation of teacher training.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Politics • California
California lawmakers are debating Assembly Bill 84, a sweeping bill aiming to reform charter school oversight following a major fraud scandal, facing opposition from charter school advocates who propose a less extensive alternative.
prensa.com • Education • Panama
Fifteen thousand Panamanian teachers will not receive their first half of June salaries due to a month-long strike over education reforms.
demorgen.be • Education • Netherlands
Education expert Tim Surma emphasizes the crucial role of foundational knowledge in developing critical thinking skills, advocating for a curriculum shift in Flemish primary education.