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Louisiana School Revives Local French Dialects

A new public French immersion school in Pointe-au-Chien, Louisiana, teaches local dialects like Cajun and Indian French, aiming to preserve the state's diverse linguistic heritage after decades of suppression. The school currently has 30 students.

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Mexico Launches Indigenous Education Program to Combat Educational Disparities

Mexico launches a new Indigenous Education Program to address the severe educational disparities affecting indigenous communities, where 40% of children don't attend school due to poverty, lack of infrastructure, and other systemic issues.

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Dutch Gymnasia: From Elite Education to Competitive Rat Race

A Dutch author recounts a childhood anecdote illustrating persistent class distinctions in the Netherlands despite democratization; he contrasts past beliefs in social mobility with contemporary concerns about educational segregation, criticizing the modern competitive ethos in education and its imp...

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China's Human Capital Investment Fuels AI and Robotics Leadership

China's rapid progress in AI and robotics stems from its significant investment in human capital development, including increased funding for higher education, the approval of 1,673 new bachelor's programs, and stronger university-industry partnerships, aiming to create a workforce equipped for tech...

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Education Department Staff Cuts Hamper Disability Rights Complaints

The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, responsible for investigating disability discrimination complaints in schools, has had its staff cut by roughly half, leading to a backlog of over 20,000 cases and potentially discouraging families from seeking support for their children.

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Northern Ireland to have more pensioners than school children by 2030

New projections from Nisra indicate that by 2030, Northern Ireland will have 356,000 pensioners and 349,000 children aged 15 and under, driven by increased life expectancy and falling birth rates, creating significant implications for public services like education.

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NI's STEM Gender Gap: Initiatives Aim to Attract More Women

In Northern Ireland, only 20% of STEM jobs are held by women, prompting initiatives like Engineers Week to challenge gender stereotypes and attract more women to STEM careers through hands-on activities and highlighting the creative aspects of these fields.

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Gender Equality
zeit.de
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Insufficient Data Hinders Response to Rising School Absenteeism in Lower Saxony

Increased school absenteeism in Lower Saxony, Germany, necessitates improved data collection, according to education expert Heinrich Ricking, who highlights inconsistencies in data across states and the need for digital monitoring to address factors like anxiety disorders, school climate, and parent...

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US States Restrict Undocumented Children's Access to Education

Multiple US states are implementing policies restricting undocumented children's access to education, defying the Plyler v. Doe ruling and causing increased student absenteeism due to fear of deportation; this is coupled with the dismantling of the Department of Education's English Language Acquisit...

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Dutch COVID-19 School Closures: Lasting Impact on Children's Well-being

The COVID-19 pandemic's school closures in the Netherlands negatively affected children's education and mental health, with lasting impacts despite €8.5 billion in government aid; future pandemic responses must prioritize children's well-being.

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Post-School Support Gap for SEN Students in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, young adults with special educational needs (SEN) face a significant support gap after leaving school, lacking the equivalent of England's Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP), which leaves many without pathways to further education or employment, impacting their quality of li...

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sueddeutsche.de
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Munich's International Weeks Against Racism Address Colonial Legacy and Social Inequality

Munich hosts the International Weeks Against Racism (March 17-30) with over 170 events, including workshops on colonial history, museum exhibitions showcasing repatriated artifacts, and children's activities promoting inclusivity and awareness of racism and migration.

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