The number of children with special educational needs has risen to a third of all students, highlighting the need to provide them with support in schools, universities, and workplaces. (translated)
New York public schools are implementing a temporary ban on the use of artificial intelligence for students up to eighth grade to examine the impact of technology on young people's learning. (translated)
In Estonian schools and kindergartens, teachers face constant interference and chaos that hinders the establishment of a conducive learning environment, even though the laws require a secure and peaceful environment for all children. (translated)
A third of Estonian students have special educational needs and require special support, for which the awareness and readiness of schools, universities, and employers has been steadily increasing. (translated)
Estonian schools are experiencing financial difficulties in updating textbooks, as the learning resource support that has remained unchanged for decades does not cover the rising prices and needs, which is why there is a tendency to lean towards digital solutions, but the need for paper textbooks remains. (translated)
Andra Orn criticizes in the article the state's inability to ensure a sufficient number of high school places for young people in Tallinn who are left without schooling, emphasizing that before implementing the obligation to study, it should have been ensured that all young people could continue their education. (translated)
Problems related to the placement of students in youth training schools and system failures highlight uncertainties related to educational pathways, which leave about 1,300 primary school graduates in the dark regarding their new study location. (translated)
More than ten European Union member states plan to contribute to the Lebanon mission, which aims to advise and train local armed forces to strengthen the country's security and assist in the disarmament of Hezbollah. (translated)
Due to the escalation of the Iranian conflict, the prices of crude oil and natural gas have surged, with Brent oil rising to $94.65 and WTI reaching $90.22, while the price of natural gas on the Dutch gas exchange increased to €74, the highest price since January 2023. (translated)
Estonian school students help ornithologists collect valuable migration data by participating in scientific research that not only promotes biological science but also ignites young people's interest in the exploration of nature. (translated)
In Russian schools, the teaching of English is decreasing and ideological education is increasing, including the introduction of new textbooks on historical topics and the basics of military training, which enhance the element of propaganda in education. (translated)
The Fagersta school attack, in which an 18-year-old boy killed a 17-year-old girl, highlighted the need in Sweden to tighten requirements for social media platforms and strengthen the prevention of youth radicalization, as the attacker was linked to a violent glorifying online community. (translated)
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As of today, 675 graduates from basic school in Tallinn and Tartu have not continued their educational path according to official data, which makes a total of 28 class groups. (translated)
Kersti Kaljulaid emphasizes that a good school teaches not only academic knowledge but also the art of being human, empathy, and social skills, so that children can consider others and find their place in a rapidly changing world. (translated)
The article addresses issues related to traffic safety on school roads, emphasizing that children's caution should be taught, but road construction should primarily consider the convenience of adults in order to reduce the number of traffic accidents involving school-aged children. (translated)
The oversight of transport authorities in the USA has led to the closure of hundreds of training facilities for truck drivers due to illegal activities and has highlighted the issue of checking licenses and visas for immigrant truck drivers in connection with recent tragic accidents. (translated)
In Tallinn, there are still 575 primary school graduates the day before school starts who have not found a new school place, which raises concerns among education officials, as filling high school places in the capital is challenging and there are no opportunities to increase the number of aggregate groups. (translated)
There is a significant shortage of teachers in Estonian schools, especially among class teachers, where, although the acquisition of education has increased, qualified teachers often leave the profession in search of better opportunities and meaning, while language and qualification requirements exacerbate the situation. (translated)
Muhammad Ibrahim Uthman Salih, the Sudanese taxi driver who assaulted a schoolgirl, seeks release from prison and has changed his name, but the discussion of his release in the Harju County Court ended unexpectedly quickly. (translated)
