PoliticsEducation
Xi Sends Teachers' Day Greetings on 42nd Observance
President Xi Jinping extended Teachers' Day greetings to educators, stressing teacher quality in China's push to build an 'education strong nation.'
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EducationPolicy
China Unveils National Teacher Development Action Plan
China's Ministry of Education announces a National Teacher Development Action with zero tolerance for ethical misconduct, targeting 18.7 million educators.
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Education
Flemish Education Overhaul: What Changes This School Year
Flanders rolls out sweeping education reforms for 2026-2027: new minimum goals, fewer exam days, binding kindergarten diplomas, and budget shifts.
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Education
China Rolls Out Hands-On Science Education Nationwide
China's Ministry of Education launches 'Learning by Doing' initiative for science education in all primary and secondary schools starting September 2026.
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PoliticsEducation
Xi Jinping Issues Instructions on Basic Education
President Xi Jinping issues instructions on basic education, emphasizing quality improvement, equity, and building a strong education nation by 2030.
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EducationChina
China Reports Major Progress in Quality Education Reform
China's Ministry of Education reports progress in quality education reform, with 80% of students meeting curriculum standards.
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EducationChina
Shandong Schools Push Back Against Vocational Stigma
Shandong technical schools push back against negative stereotypes, defending vocational education as China's labor market demands skilled talent.
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EducationSociety
China Embraces Small-Class Education as Enrollment Drops
China's 15th Five-Year Plan mandates small-class teaching as student numbers drop. The shift from large classes to personalized learning transforms school.
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EducationChina
China Education Leader: Exam Scores Aren't the Only Path
Tang Jiangpeng, China Education Association VP, argues for holistic education reform and balance between Gaokao exams and personal development.
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PoliticsEurope
Brussels Protests Deepen Belgium's Linguistic Divide
Education reform protests in Brussels expose irreconcilable French-Dutch divides, revealing Belgium's deep linguistic and political fault lines.
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EducationBelgium
Flanders Picks 30 Schools to Lift Primary Education
The Flemish government has selected 30 primary schools as 'inspiration schools' to model best practices and raise educational standards across Flanders.
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EducationPolitics
Texas School District Test Scores Surge After State Takeover
Houston ISD test scores soar after state takeover, with A and B-rated campuses doubling. Critics cite racism claims, enrollment loss, and teacher turnover.
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EducationPolitics
Brussels Students Rally Against Education Reforms
Tens of thousands protest education reforms in Brussels and Namur, leading to clashes with police and an investigation into officer conduct.
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Education
10 Days to Gaokao: Key Changes for China's 2026 Exam
With 10 days until the 2026 Gaokao, China unveils major reforms including stricter enrollment rules, AI restrictions, and anti-cheating upgrades.
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EducationTechnology
85.6% of Chinese Students Use AI for Homework, Survey Finds
85.6% of Chinese students use AI for homework, but most adults are unaware. A landmark survey sparks national debate on AI in education.
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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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EducationLabor
Belgian Teachers Strike for 10 Days Over Education Reforms
Belgian teachers strike May 18-27 against FWB government austerity measures, including increased teaching hours without pay and tighter sick leave.
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