International Education News (IEN)
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Weekly blog posts & daily links to news, research, & reports that discuss what’s new, what’s good, & what’s effective in pre-k - 12 education around the world. Founded in 2012 by @thomaschatch.bsky.social
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In #Canada: Uncertified teachers an ‘escape valve’ in the school system
"Uncertified teachers are becoming the norm in just about every province in Canada, with teacher shortages now ranging in the thousands." @AllyMcCormack
"Uncertified teachers are becoming the norm in just about every province in Canada, with teacher shortages now ranging in the thousands." @AllyMcCormack
Uncertified teachers an ‘escape valve’ in the school system | CBC News
The teacher shortage in Canada has most provinces now relying on uncertified teachers to fill the gap. But some experts suggest relaxing requirements for a teaching degree could not only solve the chronic...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In #Canada: Uncertified teachers an ‘escape valve’ in the school system
"Uncertified teachers are becoming the norm in just about every province in Canada, with teacher shortages now ranging in the thousands." @AllyMcCormack
"Uncertified teachers are becoming the norm in just about every province in Canada, with teacher shortages now ranging in the thousands." @AllyMcCormack
In #Sudan: Sudanese children face trauma, hunger, education loss.
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“There are some 30 million people in this country who need humanitarian assistance, half of them children. And some 80 percent of children in this country are not in school.” @NewsHour
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“There are some 30 million people in this country who need humanitarian assistance, half of them children. And some 80 percent of children in this country are not in school.” @NewsHour
Children exposed to ‘horrific violence’ in Sudan’s civil war, UNICEF says
Aid groups say tens of thousands of people have fled violence in el-Fasher, a city in the Darfur region of Sudan, which is in the midst of a yearslong civil war. This follows an official declaration…
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November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In #Sudan: Sudanese children face trauma, hunger, education loss.
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“There are some 30 million people in this country who need humanitarian assistance, half of them children. And some 80 percent of children in this country are not in school.” @NewsHour
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“There are some 30 million people in this country who need humanitarian assistance, half of them children. And some 80 percent of children in this country are not in school.” @NewsHour
#Denmark passes ban on social media for children under 15. @mashable
Denmark passes social media ban for users under 15
The Danes join a growing list of nations that ban or restrict social media for minors.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#Denmark passes ban on social media for children under 15. @mashable
A lesson in good nutrition: Creating healthy school food environments in Córdoba, #Argentina
"This initiative aims to transform school food environments by promoting water consumption and regulating the supply of ultra-processed foods in school kiosks and canteens." @WHO
"This initiative aims to transform school food environments by promoting water consumption and regulating the supply of ultra-processed foods in school kiosks and canteens." @WHO
A lesson in good nutrition: Creating healthy school food environments in Córdoba, Argentina
In 2021, Argentina enacted a law establishing national measures to promote healthy diets such as front-of-package warning labeling, regulation of food and beverage advertising, and transforming…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A lesson in good nutrition: Creating healthy school food environments in Córdoba, #Argentina
"This initiative aims to transform school food environments by promoting water consumption and regulating the supply of ultra-processed foods in school kiosks and canteens." @WHO
"This initiative aims to transform school food environments by promoting water consumption and regulating the supply of ultra-processed foods in school kiosks and canteens." @WHO
In #Nigeria: Federal government cancels mandate that indigenous languages are the medium of teaching in schools, declaring English as the only language of instruction. @leadershipNGA
Federal Government Scraps Mother Tongue As Language Of Instruction
The Federal Government has cancelled the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools, declaring English
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November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In #Nigeria: Federal government cancels mandate that indigenous languages are the medium of teaching in schools, declaring English as the only language of instruction. @leadershipNGA
#Indonesia considering restrictions on weapon-focused video games after a school bombing in #Jakarta, citing concerns that such games normalize violence. “People gathered for prayers inside the State Senior High School 72, where an explosion went off that injured 96 people.”
Indonesia Considers Video Game "Restrictions" After School Bombing
Local police found explosive powder and writings at the home of a 17-year-old suspect, who's currently receiving medical treatment.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
#Indonesia considering restrictions on weapon-focused video games after a school bombing in #Jakarta, citing concerns that such games normalize violence. “People gathered for prayers inside the State Senior High School 72, where an explosion went off that injured 96 people.”
In #England: Special needs education services face total collapse. “...the cost of accelerating demand for special educational needs and disability support could push about 59 upper-tier authorities into effective bankruptcy by March 2028.” @theguardian
Special needs services in England face ‘total collapse’ from increasing demand
Councils say 59 authorities could go bankrupt by March 2028 without urgent structural reform
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November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In #England: Special needs education services face total collapse. “...the cost of accelerating demand for special educational needs and disability support could push about 59 upper-tier authorities into effective bankruptcy by March 2028.” @theguardian
#China to ease student stress by limiting homework, screen time and mobile phones while requiring at least two hours of daily physical activity and better sleep
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November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#China to ease student stress by limiting homework, screen time and mobile phones while requiring at least two hours of daily physical activity and better sleep
@Reuters
@Reuters
In #Canada: Two dramatic educational shifts to honour reconciliation "Federal and provincial authorities must act in partnership with Indigenous governments to support Indigenous governing autonomy and capacity." @JennWallner
Why Canadians need two dramatic educational shifts to honour reconciliation
Canada must act to support Indigenous governing autonomy and capacity in education and other matters, and also to reform public schooling.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In #Canada: Two dramatic educational shifts to honour reconciliation "Federal and provincial authorities must act in partnership with Indigenous governments to support Indigenous governing autonomy and capacity." @JennWallner
La Piedra School: Transforming Cultural Education in #Chile "Chilean educational programs ostensibly lack cultural and linguistic diversity, which reinforces a sentiment of Indigenous isolation from Chilean society." @borgenproject
La Piedra School: Transforming Cultural Education in Chile - The Borgen Project
La Piedra School effectively integrates elements of ethnocultural awareness into the learning environment.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
La Piedra School: Transforming Cultural Education in #Chile "Chilean educational programs ostensibly lack cultural and linguistic diversity, which reinforces a sentiment of Indigenous isolation from Chilean society." @borgenproject
A review of 80 studies from 27 countries finds cheating is positively associated with extrinsic and performance orientations and is less likely to occur when students pursue intrinsic and learning orientations, but cultural values moderate those effects.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A review of 80 studies from 27 countries finds cheating is positively associated with extrinsic and performance orientations and is less likely to occur when students pursue intrinsic and learning orientations, but cultural values moderate those effects.
Heatwaves worsen educational inequality in #Brazil
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"Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of heatwaves globally, with particularly alarming effects in the global south." @NatureClimate
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"Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of heatwaves globally, with particularly alarming effects in the global south." @NatureClimate
Heatwaves worsen educational inequality in Brazil - Nature Climate Change
Nature Climate Change - Heatwaves worsen educational inequality in Brazil
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November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Heatwaves worsen educational inequality in #Brazil
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"Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of heatwaves globally, with particularly alarming effects in the global south." @NatureClimate
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"Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of heatwaves globally, with particularly alarming effects in the global south." @NatureClimate
#Tokyo’s new protocols to shield teachers from abusive or irrational parental demands
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"New guidelines include imiting the length of meetings between teachers and parents to 30 minutes on weekdays, or up to an hour under certain circumstances” @japantimes
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"New guidelines include imiting the length of meetings between teachers and parents to 30 minutes on weekdays, or up to an hour under certain circumstances” @japantimes
Tokyo looks to keep ‘monster parents’ at bay with new protocols
Measures from limiting the duration of meetings to having a lawyer handle complaints aim to protect teachers from irrational requests and abusive behaviors.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#Tokyo’s new protocols to shield teachers from abusive or irrational parental demands
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"New guidelines include imiting the length of meetings between teachers and parents to 30 minutes on weekdays, or up to an hour under certain circumstances” @japantimes
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"New guidelines include imiting the length of meetings between teachers and parents to 30 minutes on weekdays, or up to an hour under certain circumstances” @japantimes
#Philippines school infrastructure disruptions hit K12 learners: classroom loss means fewer seats, more catch-up, longer recovery
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"TyphoonUwan affected classrooms 15,000: 10,400 with minor damage, 3,503 with major damage, and 1,986 completely destroyed.”
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"TyphoonUwan affected classrooms 15,000: 10,400 with minor damage, 3,503 with major damage, and 1,986 completely destroyed.”
Uwan damaged over 2,900 schools – DepEd
The aftermath of Super Typhoon Uwan at Pedro Orata Elementary School in SDO Aurora shows several classrooms with collapsed roofs and scattered debris, as DepEd teams verify reported damages.The
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November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#Philippines school infrastructure disruptions hit K12 learners: classroom loss means fewer seats, more catch-up, longer recovery
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"TyphoonUwan affected classrooms 15,000: 10,400 with minor damage, 3,503 with major damage, and 1,986 completely destroyed.”
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"TyphoonUwan affected classrooms 15,000: 10,400 with minor damage, 3,503 with major damage, and 1,986 completely destroyed.”
Championing family-centered education systems: Online Global symposium on family, school, and community engagement November 18th @brookingsinst
Championing family-centered education systems: Global symposium on family, school, and community engagement | Brookings
Join the Center for Universal Education and partners on November 18 and 19 to learn about new policy research from six countries in the second Global Family, School, and Community Engagement…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Championing family-centered education systems: Online Global symposium on family, school, and community engagement November 18th @brookingsinst
What #America Can Learn From #England’s Rocky #ChildCare Rollout
The new system benefits some families; but the per-reimbursement rate is too low and may undermine child care supply. @the74
The new system benefits some families; but the per-reimbursement rate is too low and may undermine child care supply. @the74
What America Can Learn From England’s Rocky Child Care Rollout
England’s effort to expand free child care hours for working families has received criticism that reveals why thoughtful policy design is crucial.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What #America Can Learn From #England’s Rocky #ChildCare Rollout
The new system benefits some families; but the per-reimbursement rate is too low and may undermine child care supply. @the74
The new system benefits some families; but the per-reimbursement rate is too low and may undermine child care supply. @the74
#Hong Kong school’s use of simplified Chinese in exams draws backlash from parents Petition against Shatin Government Primary School draws more than 200 signatures as parents bemoan disregard of opinions over ‘biased’ policy. @SCMPNews
Exclusive | Non-local exams on rise? Hong Kong public universities admit fewer DSE pupils
DSE student intake drops to a record low of 74 per cent, with 500 fewer admissions compared with a decade ago.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#Hong Kong school’s use of simplified Chinese in exams draws backlash from parents Petition against Shatin Government Primary School draws more than 200 signatures as parents bemoan disregard of opinions over ‘biased’ policy. @SCMPNews
#Ghana is accelerating its education transformation, prioritizing digital literacy, AI integration, and core foundational learning. A commitment to building a stronger African education hub. #GlobalEd #EducationPolicy @Ghanaian_Times
Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Literacy and Foundational Learning - Ghanaian Times
Ghana renews its commitment to digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence integration, and foundational learning following the 2025 ADEA Triennale in Accra, reaffirming its goal to build a…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#Ghana is accelerating its education transformation, prioritizing digital literacy, AI integration, and core foundational learning. A commitment to building a stronger African education hub. #GlobalEd #EducationPolicy @Ghanaian_Times
In #England: Ofsted tweaks inspection framework just days before roll-out buff.ly/ZXLCoKr Changes come after concerns in pilot inspections over increased workload, pressure on staff and how achievement is evaluated @schoolsweek
Ofsted tweaks inspection framework just days before roll-out
Ofsted has updated its inspection framework in a bid to address concerns raised by leaders during pilots, just days before its new inspections are rolled out
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November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In #England: Ofsted tweaks inspection framework just days before roll-out buff.ly/ZXLCoKr Changes come after concerns in pilot inspections over increased workload, pressure on staff and how achievement is evaluated @schoolsweek
#SouthKorea investing $1.25 billion to build an AI talent pipeline, from elementary school to the workplace “All elementary, middle and high schools will be equipped with intelligent science labs by 2027 to enable robotics and hands-on experiments.” @straits_times
South Korea investing $1.2 billion to teach AI from elementary school to the workplace
Many top-performing students in South Korea continue to shy away from science and engineering fields. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#SouthKorea investing $1.25 billion to build an AI talent pipeline, from elementary school to the workplace “All elementary, middle and high schools will be equipped with intelligent science labs by 2027 to enable robotics and hands-on experiments.” @straits_times
#NewPost: Innovations in providing children with food and nutrition: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and wellbeing after the pandemic (Part 2)
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@WFP @FarmtoSchool @loaves_fishes
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@WFP @FarmtoSchool @loaves_fishes
Innovations in providing children with food and nutrition: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and wellbeing after the pandemic (Part 2)
In part 2 of this two-part post, Sierra Bickford scans recent news and research on education to list some of the innovative approaches schools and communities have developed to make sure all studen…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#NewPost: Innovations in providing children with food and nutrition: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and wellbeing after the pandemic (Part 2)
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@WFP @FarmtoSchool @loaves_fishes
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@WFP @FarmtoSchool @loaves_fishes
In #Canada: The budget aims for a permanent school food program. But that doesn't mean free lunches for everyone buff.ly/Db3v0MK "Federal funding a 'solid foundation,' but a robust meal program requires everyone to invest, says researcher" @CBCNews @TO_jwo
The budget aims for a permanent school food program. But that doesn't mean free lunches for everyone | CBC News
School food advocates welcome the federal budget pledge for a permanent national program with dedicated funding annually. Yet given the current patchwork of offerings in place, experts say there's much...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In #Canada: The budget aims for a permanent school food program. But that doesn't mean free lunches for everyone buff.ly/Db3v0MK "Federal funding a 'solid foundation,' but a robust meal program requires everyone to invest, says researcher" @CBCNews @TO_jwo
In #LatinAmerica: Crizac expands reach in Latin America thepienews.com/crizac-expan... "A recent report by Studyportals and the British Council found most outbound student mobility from Latin America came from Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Peru" @ThePIENews @PollyNash08
Crizac expands reach in Latin America
Crizac student recruitment platform has acquired Studies Planet education agency, as the company expands its reach in Latin America.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In #LatinAmerica: Crizac expands reach in Latin America thepienews.com/crizac-expan... "A recent report by Studyportals and the British Council found most outbound student mobility from Latin America came from Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Peru" @ThePIENews @PollyNash08
In #Ghana: The Ministry of Education has launched the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) to improve teaching and learning outcomes at the basic education level. @Ghanaian_Times
Education Ministry Launches FLAT to Enhance Teaching and Learning - Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Education has launched the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT), a digital platform developed with UNICEF and the Hempel Foundation to monitor Ghana’s progress in improving…
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November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In #Ghana: The Ministry of Education has launched the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) to improve teaching and learning outcomes at the basic education level. @Ghanaian_Times