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Climate strikes: Students in 123 countries take part in marches

Thousands of school students from 123 countries and over 2,000 cities all over the world go on strike against government inaction on climate change this Friday.

Brazil

Brazil school shooting: Eight dead, including six children

At least eight people, including children, were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Brazil.

Nigeria

Death toll in Nigeria school building collapse rises to 20

The collapse of a school building in Lagos killed 20 people, a health official said Friday. 45 others survived.

USA

Teacher cut a 'Dumb and Dumber' haircut on student for violating the dress code

The school said the length of the teen's bangs violated student dress guidelines.

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World News

How can we change the way we teach in schools?

Although much has changed technology-wise since the dawn of the new millennium, the way young people are taught in schools has remained something of a constant. Isn't it about time the education system was tweaked for the modern age?

United Kingdom

British school reverses 'Christmas ban' after convincing campaign

A secondary school in the UK has lifted its 'ban on Christmas' after students sent hundreds of emails to convince teachers why they should be allwed to celebrate at this time of year

United Kingdom

‘I don’t feel safe at school’, says Syrian boy in bullying video

The 15-year-old Syrian refugee allegedly assaulted in a video that went viral has spoken of his suffering since coming to England.

Thailand

Child barbers offer haircuts at a snip in Thailand

A primary school in central Thailand has provided a six-week course for students to give haircuts.

World News

‘For Kerch, this is immeasurable grief’

Euronews spoke to graduates and students of the Kerch Polytechnic College on social media to get their thoughts on the attack and messages to the victims.

Indonesia

Indonesia: 11 school children killed in flash floods

Rescuers are still looking for a missing student. The school classroom wall collapsed when a nearby river overflowed with people trapped under mud and debris.

Germany

Germany’s AfD tells pupils to report teachers who air political views

The party claims the controversial initiative has been targeted by hackers.

France

Are French schools failing their brightest children?

Are French schools failing their brightest children?

India

Watch: Schoolchildren dress as Gandhi amid birthday celebrations

October 2 marks Gandhi's birthday as well as International Day of Non-Violence, an ideal that Gandhi strove towards.

USA

US school to 'discipline students with wooden paddle'

If parents opt out of the new measure, they have to consent to up to five days suspension for their child instead.

World

Children in DRC begin to return to school after Ebola outbreak

Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo are starting to return to school following a regional Ebola outbreak, that has killed over 70 people so far.

France

Mobile phone ban in France

The new law states primary and junior high students have to keep their phones in backpacks or otherwise out of sight

World News

‘Critical period’ for learning new language, says study

The “critical period” for learning a new language is much longer than scientists had previously thought, according to a new study.

Germany

Schools in Germany use sand-filled vests to calm hyperactive kids

The controversial vests have divided opinion in Germany.

Spain

Spanish primary schools to teach lessons on military

After watching a video of a military parade, pupils might be asked to make a model of their favourite tank.

France

France to make school compulsory from the age of three

France is lowering the age that children begin compulsory education from six to three. How does it compare to the rest of Europe?