Kazakhstan Becomes First Central Asian Country to Join Global OpenAI Edu Initiative
National roadmap includes 165,000 ChatGPT Edu licenses and specialized training for educators starting January 2026.
Lords Back Ban on Social Media for Under-16s in UK
Peers push for tougher online child safety rules as ministers weigh up next steps in social media regulation.
Kazakhstan Tightens Regulations on Private Schools Following Sector-Wide Violations
New requirements restrict the opening of private schools to regions with urgent educational need and impose stricter oversight on founders, teacher qualifications, and student safety.
Poland to Introduce Mandatory Functional Assessments in Schools from April 2026
Schools will evaluate how students communicate, learn, interact with peers and manage everyday tasks, aiming to identify their needs earlier and tailor support more effectively.
Azerbaijan Adopts Fully Digital Procedures for Issuance of State Education Documents
Implemented nationwide and across all education levels, the regulation positions Azerbaijan among the first countries to introduce a comprehensive digital system for government-issued education documents on a national scale.
From COP29 to COP30: Azerbaijan and OECD Turning Climate Ambition into Educational Action
From COP29 in Baku to COP30 in Belém, Azerbaijan and the OECD have moved climate literacy from concept to action, creating the first PISA Climate Literacy Framework and gaining global approval for its inclusion in PISA 2029.
Arts and Humanities Given Equal Status in England's Schools as Government Scraps EBacc
Reforms will replace the English Baccalaureate and Progress 8 measures, giving schools freedom to offer broader GCSE choices from 2028.
English Becomes a New Path in Finland’s National Upper Secondary Curriculum
Students in Finland will be able to complete the national upper secondary education entirely in English for the first time.
Teachers in Hungary Will Receive Up to 1 Million HUF in Annual Housing Support from 2026
From January 2026, educators will qualify for 1 million HUF per year to assist with mortgage payments and home purchases.
South Korea Weighs Ban on English Kindergartens Amid Debate Over Early Education Pressure
All 17 regional education offices back limits on early English education, though the education minister urges a balanced approach to avoid unintended consequences.
Finland’s Nature-Based Kindergartens Could Redefine Early Childhood Education Worldwide
A two-year Finnish study involving 75 children across 10 daycare centers shows that nature-rich kindergarten playgrounds significantly enhance immune systems.
Flanders Ties School Support to Parents’ Dutch Proficiency
Under the new “Nederlands werkt!” plan, parents are required to learn Dutch to keep access to school-related support, part of Flanders’ push for stronger integration.
Kazakhstan Launches Country's First-Ever Psychological Support Program for Teachers
The pilot initiative will provide psychological counseling and stress management services to educators in Turkistan and Aktobe.
Australian Schools Required to Respond to Bullying Complaints Within Two Days
The government's anti-bullying review report recommends providing trauma-informed training for teachers, targeted resources to address cyberbullying, and clear guidance to help with early intervention.
UK Students to Gain Third Post-GCSE Option: V-Levels
New V-levels will replace BTecs and offer a more flexible route into work or higher study, as part of government efforts to simplify post-16 education.
Austria to Fine Parents Up to €1,000 for Failing School Cooperation Duties
Non-compliance with new parental cooperation duties may lead to repeated fines between €150 and €1,000.
ICESCO’s First Regional Conference on “Green Education” Kicks Off in Baku
Regional conference focuses on implementing ICESCO–Cambridge Green Education Framework and promoting sustainability in education systems.
