Tag: education
In South Africa, political tensions over language teaching
In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa finally signed the education law, passed before last May’s elections, this Friday, despite opposition from parties in the coalition government. To avoid imploding this…
Minister of National Education: two personalities in the running
Two profiles seem to be holding the rope for the Ministry of National Education and Youth: the resigning minister Nicole Belloubet and the LR vice-president of the National Assembly, Annie…
Explosive plans to close thousands of school classes under consideration at the Ministry of National Education
Many classes could close in the coming years, given the decrease in the number of students. Several scenarios are being considered by the services of the Ministry of National Education.…
First divisions within the national unity government
South Africa is seeing the first cracks appear in its national unity government. The object of discord: an education law, voted in May 2024 by Parliament, and that President Cyril…
In Nanterre, middle school students use cinema to raise awareness among their classmates
Involving middle school students in major social issues that concern them, such as addictions, harassment and discrimination, is what the association Gao de Nanterre wanted to do. By making four…
Education Minister Lotta Edholm (L) on the demands from Friends: “Interesting”
According to a recent survey, the percentage of students who state that they are bullied or subjected to abuse at school and online is increasing. Mobile phone ban in the…
Teachers on strike to protest national assessments
Since Monday, September 9, national assessments have been generalized to all levels of elementary school. In addition to CP, CE1 and CM1, CE2 and CM2 students will also be affected…
“National assessments are an opportunity for students” – L’Express
Most parents have already heard about the national assessments organized at the beginning of the year in primary, secondary and high schools. New for the 2024 school year: all levels…
In Argentina, teachers demonstrate, suffocated by budgetary austerity
Social tension is rising in Argentina. After a demonstration of retirees repressed by the police in front of Congress on Wednesday, this Thursday was a national strike day in public…
Education of millions of students affected by extreme weather events
It is back-to-school week in several European and African countries. On this occasion, the World Bank is warning about the effects of climate change on education. According to a report…