Category: Education

The second edition of the Education, Employment, Business, and Dual Vocational Training Fair (Salón 3E) has quickly become a cornerstone event in Monzón. Held this year at the San Mateo Association’s social venue in the Paules industrial estate—due to ongoing renovations at the La Azucarera exhibition centre—the fair attracted over 60 companies from eastern Huesca […]

The grammar school, once a bastion of academic excellence, has now become the most sought-after form of education in Germany. The shift towards this educational path is particularly pronounced in urban areas, where more than 50 percent of school leavers now achieve the Abitur, the qualification necessary for university entry. Even in rural districts like […]

Germany is making significant strides in digitalizing its infrastructure and businesses compared to other EU countries. However, the digital skills of its population and state show little progress, according to the latest progress report for Europe’s Digital Decade 2030. On the path to achieving the goals of its “Digital Decade,” Germany has made notable advancements, […]

A new reading concept has been introduced, focusing on education for sustainable development (ESD) in German lessons. This approach not only enhances students’ language skills but also raises awareness of societal challenges and global interconnections. The selected literary texts address global themes such as environmental protection and social justice, providing an excellent opportunity to discuss […]

The new Omnibus Bill proposed in Argentina aims to significantly alter various aspects of the country’s social, economic, environmental, and institutional life. Among these broad strategic changes are profound modifications to the higher education and science and technology systems. Section 3 of the bill, as currently drafted by the majority, specifies which state agencies cannot […]

This year, at the United Nations’ main human rights body in Geneva, there is anticipation of a significant breakthrough, with growing hopes for new legal recognition of every child and adolescent’s right to free education, from preschool to secondary level. On March 20th, the Dominican Republic, alongside other nations such as Luxembourg, Sierra Leone, Colombia, […]

The Independent Review of Education in Northern Ireland, a component of the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ agreement in 2020 aimed at reinstating Stormont, seems to have veered off track from its intended course. However, rather than bringing new ideas to the table, this review mirrors the past, offering up the same unappealing suggestions. The proposed […]

Health organizations and the local authority in Shropshire are making strides in enhancing support for children and youths with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as stated in a recent report. The Department for Education and NHS England conducted a six-month progress assessment of the Accelerated Progress Plan, acknowledging robust intentions from officer leadership and […]

The UK is bracing for a probable dip in its standings in the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) rankings, which evaluate the educational achievements of 15-year-olds worldwide. Anticipated to be released this week by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the results are expected to reflect the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 […]

Revival of Music Education in Schools Faces Challenges, Experts Warn As the September deadline looms for schools to unveil their “music development plan,” subject experts are cautioning that the government’s efforts to revitalize music education will fall short without additional training, funding, and specialized teachers. The national music education plan, introduced last year, calls for […]