EducationPolitics
Belgium Education Chief Admits Reform Measures Came Too Late
Elisabeth Degryse acknowledges Belgium's education reforms were implemented too late, as teacher protests intensify over budget cuts.
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EducationPolitics
1,300 Directors Challenge Demir: 'Give Schools More Say'
Over 1,300 Flemish school directors send an open letter to Minister Zuhal Demir, demanding more autonomy and time for education reforms.
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Education
Shrey Parikh Wins Scripps Spelling Bee in Record Spell-Off
Shrey Parikh, 14, won the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee in a dramatic spell-off, spelling 32 words in 90 seconds to set a new record.
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EducationPublic Safety
Texas School Police Used Excessive Force on Students
NYT investigation reveals Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and tasered students over 2,600 times, with minimal oversight and accountability.
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Education
CEB 2026: Past Exams and Tips for June Certification Test
Parents in Wallonia-Brussels can access past CEB exams, corrections, and tips for the June test under the new Common Core curriculum.
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BelgiumRoyalty
Princess Elisabeth Graduates Harvard as Parents Watch On
Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth graduates from Harvard Kennedy School with a Master in Public Policy as King Filip and Queen Mathilde attend.
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BelgiumEducation & Politics
Teachers' Union Slams Minister Over '19th Century' Schools
CSC union leader Roland Lahaye accuses Education Minister Valérie Glatigny of pushing reforms that would return Belgian schools to a 19th-century model.
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EducationChina
China Issues Minimum Standards for All Schools
Four Chinese ministries issue 20 baseline requirements for primary and secondary schools nationwide, expanding from poor-area schools to all schools.
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Education
China Approves 34 New Universities, 22 Vocational
China's Ministry of Education approves 34 new universities including 22 vocational schools, expanding access in central and western regions.
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EducationChina
China Issues 20 School Standards for Primary and Secondary
Four Chinese ministries issue 20 bottom-line requirements for school operations, covering safety, mental health, digital infrastructure, and staffing.
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EducationSociety
Belgium's Education Under Strain: Three Crises Examined
A 12-year-old physics prodigy can't find a school, teachers strike over reforms, and new background checks highlight Belgium's education challenges.
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EducationPolitics
Belgian Teachers Strike Against Austerity Across Communities
Teachers across Belgium strike against education budget cuts in Flanders and French-speaking communities, disrupting schools nationwide.
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InternationalSociety
Paty's Sister Warns: Other Teachers Will Fall to Intolerance
Mickaëlle Paty, sister of murdered French teacher Samuel Paty, warns other educators will fall to intolerance as the film L'Abandon hits cinemas.
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EconomyLabor
Highly Qualified Youth Struggle to Find Jobs in Belgium
Despite rising education levels, highly qualified young Belgians face growing job market difficulties as employers reject overqualified candidates.
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EducationLabor
Belgian Teachers Call 10-Day Strike Over Austerity Measures
CSC-Enseignement calls teachers in French-speaking Belgium to strike May 18-27, threatening end-of-year exams over 500M euros in austerity cuts.
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