
Should teachers get paid for working overtime?
A survey about the overtime pay issue was conducted.

Is Artificial Intelligence good for education?
The integration of AI in education is a pressing issue.

Iran shifts to online education
Iran has imposed online education in all universities and schools.

Is it okay to grade your teachers?
Teacher perceived credibility and evaluation have significant implications for the overall quality and effectiveness of education in institutions.

UK schools are going to include healthier lunches
The food standards in UK school menus are expected to change.

LGS 2026 applications open via e-school: Deadlines, exam structure, and key dates announced
Turkey’s Ministry of National Education has launched the application process for the optional high school entrance exam (LGS), outlining key deadlines, exam format, and new updates including a first-time student nutrition package between sessions.

Slovakia Strengthens Adult Education to Prepare Workforce for Rapid Labour Market Changes
Measures include micro-certificates, recognition of informal skills through master exams, and state-funded individual learning accounts to boost adult participation in education.

Lords Back Ban on Social Media for Under-16s in UK
Peers push for tougher online child safety rules as ministers weigh up next steps in social media regulation.

Kazakhstan Tightens Regulations on Private Schools Following Sector-Wide Violations
New requirements restrict the opening of private schools to regions with urgent educational need and impose stricter oversight on founders, teacher qualifications, and student safety.

Poland to Introduce Mandatory Functional Assessments in Schools from April 2026
Schools will evaluate how students communicate, learn, interact with peers and manage everyday tasks, aiming to identify their needs earlier and tailor support more effectively.

Azerbaijan Adopts Fully Digital Procedures for Issuance of State Education Documents
Implemented nationwide and across all education levels, the regulation positions Azerbaijan among the first countries to introduce a comprehensive digital system for government-issued education documents on a national scale.

From COP29 to COP30: Azerbaijan and OECD Turning Climate Ambition into Educational Action
From COP29 in Baku to COP30 in Belém, Azerbaijan and the OECD have moved climate literacy from concept to action, creating the first PISA Climate Literacy Framework and gaining global approval for its inclusion in PISA 2029.

As Japan Makes High School Tuition Free, Public Schools Face a New Challenge
A sweeping reform promises new freedoms for families — and new pressure on public schools. Now the government is racing to reinforce the system before disparities widen.

English Becomes a New Path in Finland’s National Upper Secondary Curriculum
Students in Finland will be able to complete the national upper secondary education entirely in English for the first time.

Teachers in Hungary Will Receive Up to 1 Million HUF in Annual Housing Support from 2026
From January 2026, educators will qualify for 1 million HUF per year to assist with mortgage payments and home purchases.

South Korea Weighs Ban on English Kindergartens Amid Debate Over Early Education Pressure
All 17 regional education offices back limits on early English education, though the education minister urges a balanced approach to avoid unintended consequences.

Finland’s Nature-Based Kindergartens Could Redefine Early Childhood Education Worldwide
A two-year Finnish study involving 75 children across 10 daycare centers shows that nature-rich kindergarten playgrounds significantly enhance immune systems.

Flanders Ties School Support to Parents’ Dutch Proficiency
Under the new “Nederlands werkt!” plan, parents are required to learn Dutch to keep access to school-related support, part of Flanders’ push for stronger integration.