Turkey's 2025 Budget: Increased Spending on Education and Health, but Growing Burden on Families
CHP deputy Ali Öztunç criticized Turkey's 2025 budget, highlighting 2.186 trillion TL for education and 1.020 trillion TL for health, while noting increased family spending on these sectors despite government budget increases and rising overall spending.
Turkey's 2025 Budget: Increased Spending on Education and Health, but Growing Burden on Families
CHP deputy Ali Öztunç criticized Turkey's 2025 budget, highlighting 2.186 trillion TL for education and 1.020 trillion TL for health, while noting increased family spending on these sectors despite government budget increases and rising overall spending.
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64% Bias Score
Former Russian Deputy Education Minister Arrested for Embezzlement
Former Russian Deputy Minister of Education Denis Gribov was arrested in Moscow for his involvement in a 54 million ruble embezzlement scheme related to teacher training programs; the scheme involved falsified reports and non-performance of contracted services.
Former Russian Deputy Education Minister Arrested for Embezzlement
Former Russian Deputy Minister of Education Denis Gribov was arrested in Moscow for his involvement in a 54 million ruble embezzlement scheme related to teacher training programs; the scheme involved falsified reports and non-performance of contracted services.
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44% Bias Score
AI Generates Academic Papers: Implications for Education
Robert Novy-Marx and Mihail Velikov's study shows AI can produce convincing academic papers on stock market prediction in minutes, raising concerns about academic integrity and prompting educators to rethink teaching methods.
AI Generates Academic Papers: Implications for Education
Robert Novy-Marx and Mihail Velikov's study shows AI can produce convincing academic papers on stock market prediction in minutes, raising concerns about academic integrity and prompting educators to rethink teaching methods.
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40% Bias Score
MindOut" Program to Boost Mental Well-being of NRW Students
The "MindOut" program, funded by Westlotto (€250,000), will launch in spring 2024 in 80 NRW schools, teaching students (9th grade and above) social-emotional skills to improve well-being and reduce the risk of mental health issues.
MindOut" Program to Boost Mental Well-being of NRW Students
The "MindOut" program, funded by Westlotto (€250,000), will launch in spring 2024 in 80 NRW schools, teaching students (9th grade and above) social-emotional skills to improve well-being and reduce the risk of mental health issues.
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36% Bias Score
Russia: New Law on Migrant Children, Moscow's Recruitment Shift, General's Death, and Economic Woes
In December 2024, Meduza reported on a new Russian law requiring migrant children to pass a Russian language test before school, potentially affecting 1% of schoolchildren; reduced military recruitment in Moscow due to sufficient recruits and equipment shortages; the killing of General Kirillov; and...
Russia: New Law on Migrant Children, Moscow's Recruitment Shift, General's Death, and Economic Woes
In December 2024, Meduza reported on a new Russian law requiring migrant children to pass a Russian language test before school, potentially affecting 1% of schoolchildren; reduced military recruitment in Moscow due to sufficient recruits and equipment shortages; the killing of General Kirillov; and...
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40% Bias Score
Brazilian Teacher Stoned for Teaching Afro-Brazilian Culture
Bahia, Brazil public school teacher Sueli Santana was stoned by students in October 2023 for teaching Afro-Brazilian culture; the attack, following prior harassment, highlights systemic racism and religious intolerance within the Brazilian education system.
Brazilian Teacher Stoned for Teaching Afro-Brazilian Culture
Bahia, Brazil public school teacher Sueli Santana was stoned by students in October 2023 for teaching Afro-Brazilian culture; the attack, following prior harassment, highlights systemic racism and religious intolerance within the Brazilian education system.
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32% Bias Score
Climate Anxiety: Over Half of U.S. Youth Deeply Worried, Study Shows
A Lancet survey found that more than 50% of U.S. youth (ages 16–25) are very or extremely worried about climate change, with over one-third saying their feelings negatively impact daily life, highlighting the need for increased support and educational resources to address climate anxiety.
Climate Anxiety: Over Half of U.S. Youth Deeply Worried, Study Shows
A Lancet survey found that more than 50% of U.S. youth (ages 16–25) are very or extremely worried about climate change, with over one-third saying their feelings negatively impact daily life, highlighting the need for increased support and educational resources to address climate anxiety.
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24% Bias Score
Biden Cancels $4.28 Billion in Student Loans for 55,000 Public Servants
The Biden administration canceled $4.28 billion in federal student loans for 55,000 public service workers under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, marking the final round before Biden leaves office and bringing the total loan cancellations under his administration to $180 billion for 4.9 ...
Biden Cancels $4.28 Billion in Student Loans for 55,000 Public Servants
The Biden administration canceled $4.28 billion in federal student loans for 55,000 public service workers under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, marking the final round before Biden leaves office and bringing the total loan cancellations under his administration to $180 billion for 4.9 ...
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56% Bias Score
Somalian Teacher in Italy Overcomes Adversity
Rahma Nur, a Somalian immigrant and teacher with polio, overcame numerous obstacles to become a beloved fifth-grade teacher in Pomezia, Italy, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in inclusive education.
Somalian Teacher in Italy Overcomes Adversity
Rahma Nur, a Somalian immigrant and teacher with polio, overcame numerous obstacles to become a beloved fifth-grade teacher in Pomezia, Italy, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in inclusive education.
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36% Bias Score
German Schools Launch "MindOut" Mental Wellness Program
MindOut", a mental wellness program, launches in Germany this spring in 80 NRW schools, expanding to 120 more later, focusing on 9th grade and up to improve student well-being and prevent future mental health issues, with WestLotto providing €250,000 in funding.
German Schools Launch "MindOut" Mental Wellness Program
MindOut", a mental wellness program, launches in Germany this spring in 80 NRW schools, expanding to 120 more later, focusing on 9th grade and up to improve student well-being and prevent future mental health issues, with WestLotto providing €250,000 in funding.
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48% Bias Score
John Marsden's Enduring Legacy: Impact on Youth and Education
John Marsden, a prolific Australian author and educator, died this week; his impactful work with young people, both through writing and founding alternative schools, challenged traditional education and fostered independent thought.
John Marsden's Enduring Legacy: Impact on Youth and Education
John Marsden, a prolific Australian author and educator, died this week; his impactful work with young people, both through writing and founding alternative schools, challenged traditional education and fostered independent thought.
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28% Bias Score
Regional Disparities in Math Olympiad Highlight Need for Balanced Educational Development in Russia
The 2024 All-Russian Mathematical Olympiad showed 187 of 471 finalists were from Moscow and the Moscow region, highlighting a resource imbalance and the need for stronger regional educational development and horizontal collaboration to retain talent and reverse the intellectual brain drain to major ...
Regional Disparities in Math Olympiad Highlight Need for Balanced Educational Development in Russia
The 2024 All-Russian Mathematical Olympiad showed 187 of 471 finalists were from Moscow and the Moscow region, highlighting a resource imbalance and the need for stronger regional educational development and horizontal collaboration to retain talent and reverse the intellectual brain drain to major ...
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52% Bias Score