Turkey: Ülkü Ocakları Protocol Sparks Concerns Over Political Influence in Education
A new protocol between Turkey's Ministry of National Education and the Ülkü Ocakları, a youth organization linked to the MHP, allows the latter to conduct activities in "Lifelong Learning Centers," raising concerns about political propaganda in schools despite previous legal precedents.
Turkey: Ülkü Ocakları Protocol Sparks Concerns Over Political Influence in Education
A new protocol between Turkey's Ministry of National Education and the Ülkü Ocakları, a youth organization linked to the MHP, allows the latter to conduct activities in "Lifelong Learning Centers," raising concerns about political propaganda in schools despite previous legal precedents.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Commemorates Franco's Death, Promoting Democracy Amidst Rising Far-Right
Spain is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death with a year-long program of events to promote democratic values and counter the rise of far-right ideologies, addressing a concerning lack of historical knowledge among young Spaniards.
Spain Commemorates Franco's Death, Promoting Democracy Amidst Rising Far-Right
Spain is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death with a year-long program of events to promote democratic values and counter the rise of far-right ideologies, addressing a concerning lack of historical knowledge among young Spaniards.
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48% Bias Score
SAP and HEC Montréal Launch Gamified Data Analytics Tool
HEC Montréal and SAP launched Business Builders, a free gamified learning tool using SAP Analytics Cloud, to teach data analytics; over 300 institutions have registered since its July 2024 launch, with 2,500 students expected to use it by year's end.
SAP and HEC Montréal Launch Gamified Data Analytics Tool
HEC Montréal and SAP launched Business Builders, a free gamified learning tool using SAP Analytics Cloud, to teach data analytics; over 300 institutions have registered since its July 2024 launch, with 2,500 students expected to use it by year's end.
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36% Bias Score
Russia's School Drone Program: A Military Advantage
Russia's 2023 decree mandates drone operation training in schools, creating a large pool of skilled pilots and technicians for military use; this is accompanied by the introduction of the Piranya-5 mini-drone, suitable for both training and combat, while facing challenges in teacher expertise and re...
Russia's School Drone Program: A Military Advantage
Russia's 2023 decree mandates drone operation training in schools, creating a large pool of skilled pilots and technicians for military use; this is accompanied by the introduction of the Piranya-5 mini-drone, suitable for both training and combat, while facing challenges in teacher expertise and re...
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36% Bias Score
Federal Funding Cuts for Overfunded Private Schools
The Australian government will cut funding to 299 overfunded private schools, including 60 in Victoria, over five years, potentially leading to fee hikes; the reduction aims to reach 80 percent of the School Resourcing Standard by 2029.
Federal Funding Cuts for Overfunded Private Schools
The Australian government will cut funding to 299 overfunded private schools, including 60 in Victoria, over five years, potentially leading to fee hikes; the reduction aims to reach 80 percent of the School Resourcing Standard by 2029.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Education Ministry Partners With Politically Linked Organization, Sparking Outrage
Turkey's Ministry of National Education partnered with the Ulku Ocakları Foundation, a youth organization linked to a ruling coalition party, to offer courses; this has prompted condemnation from Eğitim-Sen, a teachers' union, who claim it violates laws prohibiting political propaganda in schools.
Turkish Education Ministry Partners With Politically Linked Organization, Sparking Outrage
Turkey's Ministry of National Education partnered with the Ulku Ocakları Foundation, a youth organization linked to a ruling coalition party, to offer courses; this has prompted condemnation from Eğitim-Sen, a teachers' union, who claim it violates laws prohibiting political propaganda in schools.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Cabaret School Forges Unique Path for Aspiring Comedians
The Koningstheateracademie in Den Bosch offers the Netherlands' only dedicated Bachelor of Cabaret program, providing four years of intensive training in performance, humor analysis, and business skills, preparing students for a challenging but potentially rewarding career.
Dutch Cabaret School Forges Unique Path for Aspiring Comedians
The Koningstheateracademie in Den Bosch offers the Netherlands' only dedicated Bachelor of Cabaret program, providing four years of intensive training in performance, humor analysis, and business skills, preparing students for a challenging but potentially rewarding career.
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36% Bias Score
Amal": Belgian Film Exposes Jihadist Influence Through School Bullying
Amal," a Belgian film by Jawad Rhalib, depicts a Brussels school teacher's struggle against homophobic bullying fueled by extremist ideology, highlighting the insufficient cinematic engagement with this issue in Europe and the insidious nature of jihadist influence within communities.
Amal": Belgian Film Exposes Jihadist Influence Through School Bullying
Amal," a Belgian film by Jawad Rhalib, depicts a Brussels school teacher's struggle against homophobic bullying fueled by extremist ideology, highlighting the insufficient cinematic engagement with this issue in Europe and the insidious nature of jihadist influence within communities.
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56% Bias Score
China's Continued Focus on Africa: Deepening Economic and Developmental Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African countries from January 5-11, 2025, marks 35 years of China prioritizing Africa in its annual diplomatic agenda, signifying the deepening economic and developmental partnerships between China and Africa, particularly in agriculture, technology,...
China's Continued Focus on Africa: Deepening Economic and Developmental Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African countries from January 5-11, 2025, marks 35 years of China prioritizing Africa in its annual diplomatic agenda, signifying the deepening economic and developmental partnerships between China and Africa, particularly in agriculture, technology,...
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48% Bias Score
Surge in Antisemitism Prompts 159 Discrimination Cases in Schools
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has opened 159 shared ancestry discrimination cases in schools since October 7, 2023, a significant rise attributed to increased antisemitism following Hamas' attack on Israel; this surge has prompted many Jewish students to seek support and recon...
Surge in Antisemitism Prompts 159 Discrimination Cases in Schools
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has opened 159 shared ancestry discrimination cases in schools since October 7, 2023, a significant rise attributed to increased antisemitism following Hamas' attack on Israel; this surge has prompted many Jewish students to seek support and recon...
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52% Bias Score
German Study: Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children's mental and physical health, showing increased anxiety, depression, and reduced physical activity, with significant consequences for specific age groups and a need for systemic changes to address these iss...
German Study: Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children's mental and physical health, showing increased anxiety, depression, and reduced physical activity, with significant consequences for specific age groups and a need for systemic changes to address these iss...
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44% Bias Score
AI's 2025 Impact: From Healthcare to Autonomous Agents
AI will significantly advance healthcare and scientific research in 2025 with the release of AlphaFold and improvements in ClimateNet predictions, while autonomous AI agents will take on daily tasks, prompting new regulations and the rise of smaller, more accessible language models.
AI's 2025 Impact: From Healthcare to Autonomous Agents
AI will significantly advance healthcare and scientific research in 2025 with the release of AlphaFold and improvements in ClimateNet predictions, while autonomous AI agents will take on daily tasks, prompting new regulations and the rise of smaller, more accessible language models.
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36% Bias Score