#education system

#education system

The importance of understanding and supporting students' individual learning styles. [ more ]

Laurent Cantet, known for exploring complex societal issues in French society through films like 'The Class,' passed away at 63. [ more ]

A 12-year-old schoolgirl in France threatened a teacher with a knife, raising concerns about violence and tensions in the country's education system.

There have been growing tensions in French schools, which can be linked to factors such as religious conflicts and cultural differences. [ more ]

Over 98% of London children received a place in one of their preferred schools for the upcoming school year. [ more ]

Young leftists on TikTok are going viral with Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America', causing concern about their views and potential indoctrination.

The influence of teachers, media personalities, Hollywood celebrities, and entertainers is being blamed for the anti-American and anti-Western sentiment among young people.

The issue highlights the potential dangers of social media platforms like TikTok and the need for education and critical thinking skills to counteract extremist ideologies. [ more ]

Students at Pelgulinna State Gymnasium in Tallinn study a variety of subjects including Blade Runner, rights and democracy, programming, and creative writing.

Estonia's educational success is attributed to highly educated teachers, focus on social and personal skills, broad curriculum, and history of foreign influence. [ more ]

Parents sometimes resort to homeschooling due to their children's special needs and struggles in traditional schools.

Transitioning to homeschooling can be financially and emotionally challenging, despite some potential positive outcomes for the child. [ more ]

Chaplains in public schools aim to address counselor shortage with controversial legislation

Critics raise concerns about putting religious figures in schools for mental health support [ more ]

Parents' need for constant contact with kids during school clashes with school cellphone policies.

School officials see parents as the primary barrier to banning phones in schools. [ more ]

NYC public schools offer two types of Gifted & Talented education: accelerated programs and enriched programs.

The NYC public school system has changed the admission process for Gifted & Talented programs, leading to increased competition for limited spots. [ more ]

Parents are unhappy with NYC remote learning system post-snowstorm.

Remote learning glitches impacted students' education. [ more ]

If mayoral control is not renewed in June, the city's biggest teachers union will have more power than the mayor over the New York City school system.

The expiration of mayoral control could bring back what critics describe as misgovernance by local community school boards, which have been influenced by the United Federation of Teachers. [ more ]

Students at Hillcrest High School in Queens organized a violent riot after discovering a teacher's attendance at a pro-Israel rally.

Councilwoman Vickie Paladino described the incident as terrorism against a Jewish teacher expressing her support for Israel.

Paladino called for immediate suspension of faculty, expulsion and criminal prosecution for students involved, and an audit of the Department of Education's personnel and curriculum. [ more ]

Teachers in South Korea have been protesting and rallying against the government following the tragic death of a young teacher.

The protests have led to legal reforms to provide enhanced protection for teachers and restrictions on the dismissal of teachers without justifiable reasons.

The demonstrations were unique because they were voluntary and saw teachers uniting and sharing information. [ more ]

School choice as it currently exists will not fix the American education system

Advocates for school choice should push for Milton Friedman's vision of unfettered competition

US education is facing issues such as racial achievement gaps and disparities in academic performance [ more ]