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15,000 Schools Closed in West, Central Africa Due to Insecurity: Over 3 Million Children Affected
A UN report reveals that nearly 15,000 schools have closed in West and Central Africa due to insecurity, affecting over 3 million children, with Nigeria and Cameroon particularly impacted, and experts suggesting the actual number could be far higher.
15,000 Schools Closed in West, Central Africa Due to Insecurity: Over 3 Million Children Affected
A UN report reveals that nearly 15,000 schools have closed in West and Central Africa due to insecurity, affecting over 3 million children, with Nigeria and Cameroon particularly impacted, and experts suggesting the actual number could be far higher.
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24% Bias Score
54 Private Schools Close After VAT Tax on Fees
Following the implementation of a 20% VAT on private school fees in England in January 2024, at least 54 private schools have closed, placing extra pressure on the state school system and raising concerns about educational equity.
54 Private Schools Close After VAT Tax on Fees
Following the implementation of a 20% VAT on private school fees in England in January 2024, at least 54 private schools have closed, placing extra pressure on the state school system and raising concerns about educational equity.
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56% Bias Score
Falling School Applications Expose Funding Crisis in English Primary Schools
Falling birth rates and the cost-of-living crisis have led to fewer primary school applications in England, resulting in undersubscribed schools and school closures, despite a rise in first-choice placements (88% in London this year, compared to 81.1% in 2014).
Falling School Applications Expose Funding Crisis in English Primary Schools
Falling birth rates and the cost-of-living crisis have led to fewer primary school applications in England, resulting in undersubscribed schools and school closures, despite a rise in first-choice placements (88% in London this year, compared to 81.1% in 2014).
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52% Bias Score
Duisburg Schools Closed Due to Threats
Following threatening letters containing right-wing extremist statements received by a Duisburg secondary school on April 5th and 6th, 2024, all secondary and comprehensive schools in the city closed on April 7th, 2024, implementing distance learning as a precaution, while Gymnasien remained open.
Duisburg Schools Closed Due to Threats
Following threatening letters containing right-wing extremist statements received by a Duisburg secondary school on April 5th and 6th, 2024, all secondary and comprehensive schools in the city closed on April 7th, 2024, implementing distance learning as a precaution, while Gymnasien remained open.
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40% Bias Score
Nigerian Ramadan School Closures Spark Religious Tensions
Four Nigerian states with Muslim majorities closed schools during Ramadan, prompting outrage from Christian groups and students' unions who cite disruptions to education and discrimination against non-Muslim students; the closures, enforced by state authorities and Islamic police, have sparked natio...
Nigerian Ramadan School Closures Spark Religious Tensions
Four Nigerian states with Muslim majorities closed schools during Ramadan, prompting outrage from Christian groups and students' unions who cite disruptions to education and discrimination against non-Muslim students; the closures, enforced by state authorities and Islamic police, have sparked natio...
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40% Bias Score
South Sudan Schools Close Amidst Extreme Heatwave, Exposing Climate Change Impacts"
South Sudan closes schools for two weeks due to a heatwave causing an average of 12 daily student fainting spells in Juba; the government faces criticism for insufficient climate adaptation measures, highlighting the country's economic crisis and delayed elections.
South Sudan Schools Close Amidst Extreme Heatwave, Exposing Climate Change Impacts"
South Sudan closes schools for two weeks due to a heatwave causing an average of 12 daily student fainting spells in Juba; the government faces criticism for insufficient climate adaptation measures, highlighting the country's economic crisis and delayed elections.
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48% Bias Score
714 Schools to Close in Greece Due to Student Shortages
Due to a demographic crisis, 714 schools in Greece, 95% of which are kindergartens and primary schools, will close this year because of insufficient student enrollment, impacting mostly rural areas.
714 Schools to Close in Greece Due to Student Shortages
Due to a demographic crisis, 714 schools in Greece, 95% of which are kindergartens and primary schools, will close this year because of insufficient student enrollment, impacting mostly rural areas.
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28% Bias Score
Streptococcus Cases Trigger School Closures and Parental Panic in Greece
Preemptive school closures in Attica, Thessaloniki, Crete, and Serres due to Streptococcus cases have sparked parental panic, leading to an influx of calls to pediatricians seeking advice on testing and preventative measures, despite reassurances from the National Public Health Organization (EODY) t...
Streptococcus Cases Trigger School Closures and Parental Panic in Greece
Preemptive school closures in Attica, Thessaloniki, Crete, and Serres due to Streptococcus cases have sparked parental panic, leading to an influx of calls to pediatricians seeking advice on testing and preventative measures, despite reassurances from the National Public Health Organization (EODY) t...
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52% Bias Score
Right-Wing Extremist Threat Closes 20 Duisburg Schools
Four emails containing right-wing extremist threats were sent to Duisburg schools between Friday and Wednesday, resulting in the closure of 20 schools on Monday; the author, who initially claimed to seek attention, sent a fourth threat against a gymnasium.
Right-Wing Extremist Threat Closes 20 Duisburg Schools
Four emails containing right-wing extremist threats were sent to Duisburg schools between Friday and Wednesday, resulting in the closure of 20 schools on Monday; the author, who initially claimed to seek attention, sent a fourth threat against a gymnasium.
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40% Bias Score
Leicester School Pupils Still Catching Up After Covid Lockdowns
Five years after Leicester's Covid-19 lockdowns, Braunstone Community Primary School's Year 5 and 6 pupils still struggle with learning gaps resulting from interrupted education and social interaction, impacting their current attainment and potentially their future.
Leicester School Pupils Still Catching Up After Covid Lockdowns
Five years after Leicester's Covid-19 lockdowns, Braunstone Community Primary School's Year 5 and 6 pupils still struggle with learning gaps resulting from interrupted education and social interaction, impacting their current attainment and potentially their future.
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28% Bias Score
South Sudan Schools Close Amidst Extreme Heatwave
South Sudan closes schools for two weeks due to a heatwave causing an average of twelve student fainting daily in Juba; the government advises citizens to stay indoors, while an organization criticizes the government's handling of the situation and calls for improvements to school infrastructure and...
South Sudan Schools Close Amidst Extreme Heatwave
South Sudan closes schools for two weeks due to a heatwave causing an average of twelve student fainting daily in Juba; the government advises citizens to stay indoors, while an organization criticizes the government's handling of the situation and calls for improvements to school infrastructure and...
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44% Bias Score
South Sudan Shuts Schools Amid Deadly Heat Wave
South Sudan ordered a two-week school closure due to an extreme heat wave causing an average of 12 daily student collapses in Juba, marking the second such closure in a year due to soaring temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, impacting schools with inadequate infrastructure.
South Sudan Shuts Schools Amid Deadly Heat Wave
South Sudan ordered a two-week school closure due to an extreme heat wave causing an average of 12 daily student collapses in Juba, marking the second such closure in a year due to soaring temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, impacting schools with inadequate infrastructure.
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36% Bias Score
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