Educational authorities in the United Arab Emirates have directed schools to implement an early spring break and adjust reopening schedules. The decision follows a directive from the Ministry of Education aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff across the country amid evolving regional security developments.
Primary and secondary schools in numerous regions across China officially began their new semester on March 2, 2026, following the Lunar New Year holiday. Students returned to classrooms in cities like Beijing, marking the start of the spring academic term.
The UK government is set to publish its Schools White Paper on February 23rd, detailing extensive education reforms for England. Key aims include halving the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils and a radical overhaul of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, introducing Individual Support Plans and reforming funding.
Gloriavale Christian School will continue to operate after its board successfully sought interim orders from the High Court, preventing the Ministry of Education's decision to cancel its registration from taking effect. The Ministry had cited concerns over safety and compliance with registration criteria.
The South African Department of Basic Education has published the 2026 school calendar, confirming a unified start date for all public schools nationwide on January 14. This permanent shift eliminates the previous staggered system for coastal and inland regions, aiming for greater consistency and improved educational outcomes across four terms, including a special holiday on June 15.
Argentina's President Javier Milei is advancing a comprehensive education reform bill aimed at redefining the state's role in public education. Key proposals include legalizing homeschooling, expanding school choice through demand-side funding tools like vouchers, and increasing parental involvement in school governance. The reforms also introduce external evaluations for students and teachers and allow for fees for non-resident foreign university students.
Minister Norma Foley has announced that almost 40,000 young children in Ireland have benefited from the 2025 My Little Library initiative. The program provides free book bags to children transitioning from pre-school to primary school, fostering early literacy and encouraging library membership.
The New Zealand government is amending the Education and Training Act 2020 to eliminate the requirement for school boards to 'give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi'. This move, championed by Education Minister Erica Stanford and ACT Leader David Seymour, aims to refocus boards on educational achievement, but has drawn significant criticism from education sector groups and Māori leaders.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings, evaluating approximately 47,000 public elementary and over 23,000 middle schools nationwide. The rankings, based on state assessment data in math and reading, aim to provide valuable insights for families and communities.
Geneva authorities have decided to bar Swiss children residing in neighboring French suburbs from attending Genevan schools, effective from the 2026 academic year. This move, aimed at addressing demographic pressure and school place shortages, has sparked anger among affected parents and criticism from French officials, who will now bear the burden of schooling an estimated 2,500 students.
A new study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung reveals a significant decline in the proportion of trained educators in German daycare centers. Only 30.7% of Kita teams met high qualification standards in 2024, a drop from 2017, raising concerns about the quality of early childhood education across Germany.
Education officials in Grand Bahama have launched an investigation into the death of six-year-old Vernal 'Zion' Williams, who died after a swing set collapsed at Caring Hands Academy. Police are also investigating the incident, which occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025. The Ministry of Education has pledged to review safety protocols.
The Ontario Science Centre, a beloved institution, closed its doors abruptly due to concerns over the state of its roof, with the provincial government planning to relocate it to Ontario Place. The closure sparked backlash from families, educators, and community members who gathered to protest and express their disappointment over the abrupt shutdown.
A mother named Amanda Custer is homeschooling her children and has incorporated day trading into their curriculum to teach them how to earn passive income. She believes in teaching her children the art of day trading so they can make money from their phones, offering them financial education alongside traditional schooling.
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A survey conducted among high school students in Japan revealed that over 70% of them are interested in investing, and 4.7% have already started. The research was carried out by Studyplus Trend Kenkyujo, focusing on financial education and money among high schoolers in Japan.
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A survey by Kyodo News revealed that only 20% of public high schools in Japan have quotas for admitting foreign students in their entrance exams, despite government guidance to implement special entry frameworks.
School choice scholarships have become increasingly popular in response to the learning loss faced by U.S. children during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. ACE Scholarships, a nonprofit organization, has reported a record 14,090 scholarships awarded to K-12 children for the upcoming school year, with a significant increase in scholarship applications over the last three years.
Education officials in Wajima, a city on Japan's Noto Peninsula that was hit by an earthquake, are discussing the possibility of moving around 400 students from the city's three public junior high schools to another municipality. The Wajima Municipal Board of Education is conducting a survey of parents to obtain their consent for the potential evacuation.
