University of Florence climbs in Times Higher Education world university rankings
The Italian institution is now among the top 16.3% of almost 2,300 universities assessed in 118 countries.
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Korean language contest brings 181 students from 71 countries to South Korea
The King Sejong Institute Foundation brought finalists from around the world to Korea for speaking and writing contests, on the eve of the centenary of Hangeul Day.
MIT launches initiative to strengthen science and maths education across the country
The MIT for America programme aims to bring maths tutoring, artificial intelligence training and hands-on learning to schools and colleges across the United States.
Workshop lorries bring manual trades to Luxembourg’s secondary schools
Three "SkillsTrucks" turn into workshops of around 90 m² where pupils can try out trades such as carpentry, pastry-making and hairdressing.
Visual aids help children with ADHD retell stories, Okinawa study finds
OIST researchers found that supporting images greatly reduce the errors children with ADHD make when retelling stories, which could help teachers and families.
Programme takes 470 Brazilian schoolgirls and teachers into cutting-edge laboratories
The Futuras Cientistas (Future Scientists) programme has opened applications for a free scientific immersion that aims to attract more women into science and technology.
Inserm launches free kit to teach young people to spot fake health news
The French medical research institute has created a module for schools that teaches pupils to check health information circulating online.
Brazil cuts share of young people not in education or work to 22.4%
According to the OECD's 'Education at a Glance 2026' report, the proportion of Brazilians aged 18 to 24 out of school and out of work has fallen by 4.4 points since 2016.
England invests £22.5 million in extracurricular activities at 400 schools
More than 400 secondary schools in disadvantaged communities will receive support to widen their range of sport, music, clubs and outdoor activities.
Almost 80,000 children in Burundi receive school supplies as the school year begins
The 'Back to School 2026' campaign, backed by UNICEF and the Global Partnership for Education, aims to make sure the most vulnerable children go to school.
Jamaican reading programme helps more than 90% of pupils progress
At a secondary school in Kingston, 91.7% of pupils improved their reading level over the year, according to an evaluation of the Grade Seven Academy programme.
50 Portuguese schools rewarded for their reading lists
The Plano Nacional de Leitura (National Reading Plan) has selected 50 school clusters and schools in the 4th edition of the '50 Listas de Leitura' competition. Each receives €2,000 to refresh its school library.