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Isa Yusibov wrote that October 17, 2003, was a day of conflicting feelings for him: he wished it had never happened, but he was also proud of it. He was 14 years old at the time and said his family had considered him an adult since then. The day after the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, in which his father played an important role according to him, Yusibov claimed to be one of the first victims of the repression against the pro-Western opposition. He wrote that he was beaten, humiliated, and spat on in front of about 300 to 400 students. Afterwards, he received his school file and was informed that he was no longer welcome because his father was considered a state enemy. Yusibov said that on his way to the exit, he made eye contact with teachers who had treated him kindly before the elections. Several teachers reportedly gestured for him to leave quickly. He wrote that the experience made him proud of his father and convinced him that the dictatorship would continue. A month later, his family reportedly fled to the Netherlands. The event compelled him to focus on geopolitics. Yusibov argued that the power transition surrounding Aliyev was a consensus among the West, Putin, Erdogan, and Iran. According to him, the West, led by Bush, had betrayed the democrats in Azerbaijan in favor of authoritarian stability. He also wrote that great power interests dictated politics in the Caucasus and that this situation had not changed 23 years later. Yusibov stated that his experiences had taught him how difficult it was to stand up for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. He wrote that he had seen the first signs of undermining democratic principles in the Netherlands as well, by parties that he believed targeted democracy. He referred to a previous interview with NRC and said he would not allow the Netherlands to become a country where the government disregarded fundamental rights. #Democratie #Mensenrechten #Geopolitiek (translated)

The Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences and other institutions are facing a 'study crisis' in which students attend class less frequently and spend less time on their studies, partly due to the rise of AI tools and a shift in student mentality from learners to consumers. #studeercrisis #onderwijs #studenten (translated)

"Worrying are the differences between students and schools (...) The new core objectives clearly indicate what students really need to learn (...) A high bar for the government also means that national policy is strictly followed." It is not difficult to point out the difference with the letter sent by his distant successor, Secretary of State Judith Tielen, on Friday to the House of Representatives. #leesonderwijs #onderwijs #autonomie (translated)

Our drivers receive training to recognize bullying behavior. We as a company focus on that, but I don't know if it always works. Peter Schouten, contract manager at Noot student transport, does not want to comment on an individual case. #pestgedrag #autisme #leerlingenvervoer (translated)

Premier Giorgia Meloni has announced that the percentage of 'foreign' students in classrooms should be limited to 30% to protect Italian identity, but schools like Aristide Gabelli in Turin, where almost all students have a migration background, see this as an unrealistic and campaign-driven plan that does not address existing education issues. #Migratie #Onderwijs #Italië (translated)

The House of Representatives wants to take measures to limit the establishment of small schools, such as the controversial Renaissance School in Almere with only four students, due to concerns about the quality and permeability of education. #onderwijs #politiek #scholen (translated)

The Tesla factory in Fremont, California, is embroiled in an environmental scandal due to a controversial project by Elon Musk that could increase pollutants' emissions up to thirteen times the current levels, raising major concerns among residents and parents of students at a nearby elementary school. #Tesla #Environnement #Pollution (translated)

Many students in practical education live in poverty, which significantly hinders their chances of success in school, as evidenced by the story of Bruce, who received work shoes and a bicycle thanks to the Youth Education Fund. #praktijkonderwijs #armoede #jeugdeducatiefonds (translated)

Max von Kreyfelt wrote that D66, in his opinion, put pressure on the Renaissanceschool, which is linked to Forum voor Democratie. He pointed out that D66 MP Jan Paternotte had mentioned the school in the House of Representatives because of announced separate curricula for boys and girls, and had called for stricter rules for new schools. According to Von Kreyfelt, Rob Jetten had urged for a quick evaluation and possible amendments to the law. Von Kreyfelt also wrote that Jetten had announced on October 9 that he would investigate how to take tougher action against schools, weekend schools, and online channels where, according to Jetten, young people were learning incorrect views about equal rights. The columnist emphasized that Jetten had not mentioned the Renaissanceschool in this context. He argued that the education inspectorate should investigate what was actually happening at the school and that a political background alone was not evidence of violations. According to him, Paternotte had stated that Article 23 remained intact. Von Kreyfelt wondered whether Jetten wanted to address verifiable violations or tighten general rules because a political competitor was taking advantage of them. https://t.co/V2P6pFuNy1 #onderwijs #vrijheid #D66 (translated)

On Purple Friday, a day on which schools in the Netherlands celebrate lhbtiq+ acceptance, students from Maris College Bohemen engage in discussions about diversity and reactions to homosexuality, revealing that acceptance among young people has declined. #PaarseVrijdag #lhbtiq #acceptatie (translated)