The Greek Ministry of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canva to integrate its visual communication platform into primary and secondary schools. This initiative aims to bolster digital skills and creativity among students and teachers across Greece by providing access to advanced educational design tools and resources.
The Canary Islands' Department of Education has issued a new directive requiring school activities to maintain ideological neutrality. The policy, introduced by the regional government led by the Partido Popular (PP), has prompted significant debate among educators, political parties, and unions regarding the definition of neutrality and academic freedom in classrooms.
The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is exploring plans to diversify curricula at national technical colleges, known as Kosen. The initiative aims to introduce new fields such as agriculture and animation to better align vocational education with regional economic needs and nurture specialized talent across Japan.
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially marked the completion of main structural works at the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh. This significant milestone brings the ambitious project, designed to bring six schools together on a single site, closer to its operational goal. The campus represents a major investment in shared education infrastructure in Northern Ireland.
The New Zealand Parliament has passed the second reading of the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill. The legislation aims to streamline oversight in the education sector, most notably by transferring early childhood education (ECE) regulatory and licensing functions from the Ministry of Education to the Education Review Office (ERO).
The second phase of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor was officially launched in Dhaka, aiming to bolster higher education ties. The initiative seeks to provide Bangladeshi students with increased access to academic opportunities in Pakistan, fostering regional cooperation and knowledge exchange between the two nations.
Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon has unveiled a strategic vision to transform Bangladesh into a global education hub. Speaking at a workshop for private universities, the Minister emphasized the need for quality improvements and international collaboration to attract foreign students and elevate the country's academic standing.
As part of a national tour leading up to the nation's 250th anniversary, U.S. Department of Education officials visited a Utah academy. The initiative aims to bolster civic literacy and history education, emphasizing the importance of preparing students for active participation in American democracy ahead of the upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations.
The newly inaugurated chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE) Abuja Chapter has launched a strategic initiative aimed at upskilling young engineers. The program focuses on bridging the technical skills gap to address persistent challenges within Nigeria's power sector through specialized training and professional development.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that students in Class 6 will be required to study a third language beginning in the 2026-27 academic session. This policy aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to promote multilingualism and cultural awareness among students across India.
Estonian media group AS Ekspress Grupp has acquired the Latvian professional training company Baltijas Datoru Akadēmija (BDA). This strategic move aims to diversify the group's portfolio by entering the Baltic professional development and IT training market, leveraging BDA's established presence in Latvia.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje as the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for a second five-year term, ensuring continuity in Nigeria's technical and vocational education sector.
The UK government is set to publish its Schools White Paper on February 23rd, detailing extensive education reforms for England. Key aims include halving the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils and a radical overhaul of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, introducing Individual Support Plans and reforming funding.
UNESCO and the Government of Japan have launched 'Reviving the Bridges for Peace in Ninewa,' a project to support over 3,000 children and youth in West Mosul and Sinjar through inclusive education, reconciliation, and peacebuilding efforts in 10 schools.
Indian teacher and artist Rouble Nagi has been awarded the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2026, receiving a $1 million prize at the World Government Summit in Dubai. Nagi was recognized for her pioneering work in transforming neglected walls into interactive educational murals, which has helped integrate over one million children into formal education across India.
Esther Rocha, a prominent former councilwoman, teacher, and historian from Piracicaba, Brazil, passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. Rocha was known for her significant contributions to education and local politics, serving as a councilwoman from 1993-1996 and as the first woman to run for mayor in Piracicaba.
Fifteen Eswatini teachers have made history by becoming the first on the African continent to graduate from the prestigious Institut Français (IF) Classe programme. The landmark event, held at the Alliance Française de Mbabane, signifies a major advancement for French language education and teaching standards in the Kingdom. The program focused on advanced language mastery and modern pedagogical methods.
Moldova's Ministry of Education and Research is advancing new proposals, including amendments to the Education Code, to bolster Romanian language programs. These initiatives are designed to aid children from the diaspora and foreign nationals in adapting to the national education system, building upon ongoing efforts to preserve linguistic identity and foster integration.
The New Zealand government is amending the Education and Training Act 2020 to eliminate the requirement for school boards to 'give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi'. This move, championed by Education Minister Erica Stanford and ACT Leader David Seymour, aims to refocus boards on educational achievement, but has drawn significant criticism from education sector groups and Māori leaders.
A Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) anunciou o lançamento de 10 cursos online e gratuitos, com certificação digital, para professores e profissionais da educação em todo o Brasil. A iniciativa celebra o Mês do Educador e o Dia do Professor, com inscrições abertas durante todo o mês de outubro de 2025.
