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October 21, 2026 12:11 PM EDT

Africa

Egypt

EdVentures, Nahdet Misr and Entlaq Unveil Egypt's Education & EdTech Landscape Report 2026

October 19, 2026 06:49 AM EDT

Fintech Gate

Cairo, Egypt, October 19, 2026 EdVentures, Nahdet Misr Group and Entlaq have released the Education & EdTech Landscape Report 2026, offering an in-depth assessment of Egypt's education market and the opportunities to accelerate innovation, attract investment, and strengthen the connection between

Africa

Nigeria

10Alytics at Six: The Nigerian EdTech Betting on Africa's Global Tech Workforce

October 15, 2026 07:45 AM EDT

Zikoko Media

As 10Alytics enters its seventh year, here's how the Nigerian EdTech company is helping African professionals compete in the global digital economy.

Africa

Nigeria

UBEC targets 29m children with $552.18m World Bank-backed

October 14, 2026 10:56 PM EDT

The Sun Nigeria.

The  Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has said its $552.18 million World Bank-supported basic education programme will target 29 million children and support the construction of 13,000 classrooms nationwide.

Africa

Nigeria

WTD: FG Backs Stronger Workforce For Early Childhood Education - TheFact Daily

October 06, 2026 08:30 AM EDT

The Fact Newspaper.

"On this World Teachers' Day, the Federal Government, through the HCD 2.0 Programme, reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the early childhood workforce". The Federal Coordinator of the Human Capital Development (HCD) Programme and the National Early Childhood Development (ECD) Focal Point, Dr. Ado Muhammad disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, marking the 2026

Africa

Zambia

AI Tools Reshaping Business Operations and Education - The Villager Newspaper

October 20, 2026 05:41 AM EDT

The Villager.

Photo: Contributed   By: Peneyambeko Jonas Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how businesses design marketing materials and how educational institutions manage students, with local developers and technology professionals highlighting its potential to save time and improve efficiency. Speaking to Eagle...

Asia

Hong Kong

Axonex AI Group Joins FLAIR's Embodied AI International Applications Hub and Launches Education Humanoid TOMO

October 15, 2026 10:30 AM EDT

Business Insider.

Collaboration to Explore Real-world Applications in Education and Manufacturing Hong Kong, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Axonex AI Group Li...

Asia

India

HP Futures Survey: Indian Students On AI's Impact On Learning

October 20, 2026 09:56 AM EDT

Rediff.com

A new global survey by HP reveals that a majority of Indian students are concerned that while AI helps them work faster, it prevents them from learning material as deeply. Despite these worries, students remain optimistic about AI's role in future job markets and feel confident in using AI tools responsibly. The report calls for policymakers to focus on durable skills and core education.

Asia

India

MSM Unify Joins Team Canada Trade Mission to India 2026, Calls for Deeper Cooperation in AI, Higher Education and Cybersecurity

October 17, 2026 03:57 AM EDT

Orissa Diary.

Bengaluru, India | October 16, 2026: MSM Unify is participating in the Team Canada Trade Mission to India 2026, with Mr. Mahir Laul, Global Strategist and Partnerships, joining nearly 300 Canadian …

Asia

India

University of Manchester plans Bengaluru Centre for education, research and industry collaboration

October 15, 2026 01:10 PM EDT

India Today

The proposed centre will connect the university's academic expertise with India's research, technology and innovation sectors.

Asia

Israel

Israel's minister orders school assessment reform — Jerusalem Post

October 20, 2026 11:16 AM EDT

Ukrainian News Agency

Israel's education minister approved recommendations to reform the national student assessment system, including changes to RAMA and English-language testing.

Asia

Malaysia

Palestinian students risk falling behind in global AI education race

October 21, 2026 06:00 AM EDT

Newswav

Approximately 800,000 children remain displaced, with most living in tents or dangerous, bomb-damaged buildings. - Photo by AFPKUALA LUMPUR - As the world incre

Asia

Malaysia

Look to Malaysian unis for real-world solutions, Zambry tells industry

October 17, 2026 08:00 PM EDT

The Star.

WITH Malaysia's universities holding a wealth of research and innovation, stronger industry and investor partnerships are needed to turn promising ideas into solutions that can be tested, adopted and brought to market.

Asia

Philippines

The Future is Now! EdTek Con 2026

October 17, 2026 01:22 AM EDT

The Manila Times

As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape how education is delivered, EdTek Con 2026 brings together educators, education leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators on October 15–16, 2026, at Thames International School Inc., Quezon City, to explore how schools and education systems can lead in an era of intelligent learning.

Asia

South Korea

South Korea's Smallest Gender Gap in Study Effort Linked to Academic Performance

October 15, 2026 01:47 AM EDT

The Chosun Ilbo.

South Koreas Smallest Gender Gap in Study Effort Linked to Academic Performance Global study links gender perception gaps to academic outcomes; South Korea shows near-identical views on study importance

Asia

Vietnam

VietEdu 2026: Technology expands learning spaces in the digital age.

October 21, 2026 08:49 AM EDT

vietnam

With 70 businesses and over 60 booths, VietEdu 2026 showcases AI solutions, augmented reality, and interactive learning tools, suggesting innovative approaches to teaching methods and enhancing the learning experience.

Europe

Belgium

TRT World - Nearly 200 arrested as education and budget protests turn violent in Belgium

October 18, 2026 10:50 AM EDT

TRT World

Clashes in Brussels and Liege left police officers injured, public areas damaged and roads blocked, as demonstrations over education policies and spending cuts spread across French-speaking Belgium.

Europe

Bulgaria

Education Unions Unite In Bulgaria Over Shortages And Funding

October 21, 2026 02:47 AM EDT

Academia Magazine.

Education union leaders from across Southeast Europe have joined forces in Sofia, Bulgaria, to demand greater public investment in education and stronger

Europe

France

Andy Ngo warns left-wing militants, unions drive France unrest as election nears

October 19, 2026 04:20 PM EDT

ABC News 4

Paris is still reeling from one of its worst outbreaks of unrest in years, after protests that began with student demands for better schools and more teachers.

Europe

France

Student protests sweep Europe amid anger over costs of living

October 16, 2026 06:53 AM EDT

Daily Sabah

Student protests that began with high school blockades in France have spread across Europe, drawing young people into the streets over deteriorating school...

Europe

France

France's students are angry about more than crumbling classrooms and missing teachers

October 14, 2026 10:29 AM EDT

The Guardian.

Beneath a wave of school protests in France lies an altogether more existential worry: the future prospects of an entire generation

Europe

Greece

Thousands protest across Greece over education funding, rising living costs

October 21, 2026 10:14 AM EDT

Anadolu Agency.

Thousands of students, teachers, parents, and workers across Greece demonstrated Wednesday, demanding increased public education funding, lower living costs, and improved working conditions.

Europe

Greece

Greek students, teachers, civil servants plan protests

October 21, 2026 09:51 AM EDT

Khaleej Times.

In Greece like in France, we are demanding public, free education, said Katia Koubousidou, head of Aristotle University of Thessalonik student union

Europe

Greece

Greek students, teachers protest over education shortages

October 21, 2026 05:35 AM EDT

The Straits Times.

Greek students, teachers and civil servants plan protests over the high cost of living in Athens and Thessaloniki. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Europe

Ireland

Ireland's international education sector risks hitting "social license wall"

October 15, 2026 12:43 PM EDT

The PIE News.

Housing pressures, perceptions of racism and concerns over graduate outcomes risk undermining public support for international students, panellists at the second edition of The PIE Live Ireland have warned.

Europe

United Kingdom

NI universities face 'substantial' cuts amid budget delay

October 20, 2026 07:05 PM EDT

The British Broadcasting Corporation

Both Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University are expected to have financial deficits in 2025/26.

Europe

United Kingdom

Why English school kids outperform Australian ones

October 15, 2026 05:52 PM EDT

The Australian Financial Review.

International test results show that English students top peers from most Western countries. Tough reforms focused on exams and class-room behaviour could be key.

International

International

D2L, WCET and Opened Culture Release Findings from Global Longitudinal Study on AI Governance in Higher Education

October 21, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

PR Newswire Association LLC

/PRNewswire/ -- D2L, a global leader in learning innovation, has collaborated with the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) and Opened Culture...

International

International

How Much Will Federal School Choice Benefit Public Schools?

October 15, 2026 06:16 PM EDT

Education Week.

"The money is there," says a researcher trying to project how much is there for public school students.

International

International

How employers, colleges, talent all play role in closing 'employability gap'

October 14, 2026 02:37 PM EDT

https://siouxfalls

“The Employability Gap: What Employers See, What Talent Misses, & Where AI Fits In.” Intrigued? He'll tell you more at the upcoming WIN in Workforce Summit. Registration ends Thursday Oct. 15!

Latin America

[Country]

GALLERY: Fires, looting and tear gas erupt across France during mass protests

October 17, 2026 06:18 PM EDT

WXMI Fox 17

Student demonstrations over teacher shortages and poor school conditions broadened into a nationwide protestover rising living costs and fuel prices.

North America

Canada

Maple Bear Acquires Pretty River Academy, Expanding Global Access to Quality Education

October 19, 2026 08:00 AM EDT

Yahoo Finance

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maple Bear, a global education network operating in 38 countries and part of Seb Education, a global education ecosystem with more than 60 years of experience in education, today announced it has acquired Pretty River Academy, a trusted provider of education from early childhood through Grade 8. The acquisition combines Maple Bear's international network, resources, and proven educational expertise with Pretty River Academy's strong local presence and r

North America

United States

Kennesaw State researcher receives $250,000 NSF grant to enhance construction education

October 21, 2026 05:08 AM EDT

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University researcher Minsoo Baek has received a $250,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to develop technology that could help construction management students navigate real-world challenges before entering the workforce.

North America

United States

More students with disabilities enroll in school choice programs than in traditional public schools, report finds  - Heartlander News

October 19, 2026 11:38 AM EDT

https://heartlandernews

Children with disabilities are just as likely, if not more likely, to attend private schools as public schools, according to new research countering a decades-long objection to school choice. The report, released by the American Enterprise Institute and conducted by several EdChoice analysts, estimated that 15.5% to 17.2% of students in private school choice programs […]

North America

United States

Another court declares Ohio school choice voucher program unconstitutional

October 16, 2026 05:19 PM EDT

The Herald-Dispatch.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Another court declared Ohio’s private school voucher program unconstitutional on Thursday, finding it provides a choice to the private schools that must honor the taxpayer-funded vouchers rather

Pacific Ocean

Australia

Australian state Labor government decimates drama studies in schools

October 18, 2026 10:59 PM EDT

the World Socialist Web Site

Labor’s curriculum “de-cluttering” has resulted in a dramatic decline in drama enrolments in New South Wales schools.

Pacific Ocean

Australia

Wellington Education Group and VFS Global launch new partnership

October 18, 2026 02:45 PM EDT

The Koala News.

Wellington Education Group (WEG) and VFS Global have launched an education and training partnership, bringing together Australian educational expertise and

Pacific Ocean

Australia

VFS Global Academy opens Sydney campus for travel careers

October 12, 2026 08:46 PM EDT

Karryon.

VFS Global Academy has opened a Sydney campus with Wellington Education Group, training students and professionals for travel, tourism and hospitality careers.