Category: Education

How many of us truly understand what functional illiteracy is? And how many can recognize and address it? According to UNESCO, functional illiteracy refers to the loss of ability by individuals who have completed mandatory education to adequately comprehend spoken and written language, articulate thoughts clearly, make logical connections, develop critical thinking, or utilize opportunities…

Starting today, Thursday (March 20, 2025), through the Eudoxus system, students can submit their textbook declarations for the spring semester of the academic year 2024-2025. However, it’s important to note that each department’s office has the authority to set a later start date or an earlier deadline for textbook declarations, so students should adhere to…

A week ago, the third round of applications opened for approximately 5,000 adults with low educational qualifications from five geographical regions to participate in a counseling and certification program. According to an announcement by the Federation of Hellenic Industries (FHB), the training program lasts a total of 345 hours, including 270 hours of theoretical training…

Outrage erupted following a complaint filed by parents of students at the Experimental High School of the University, regarding the behavior of a gymnastics coach who reportedly selected female students for the March 25th parade based on superficial criteria. The complaint was revealed yesterday (14.03.2025) by the newspaper ‘Peloponnese,’ which confirmed the accusations that the…

As of now, 132 cooperation proposals have been submitted between Greek public universities and major foreign academic institutions, according to the former Minister of Education, who is now the Minister of National Economy and Economic Affairs. During the handover ceremony at the Ministry of Education, Kyriakos Pierrikakis was succeeded by Maria Zacharakis. “Harvard is coming…

A video has surfaced from a school in Russia showing a teacher inadvertently displaying adult content during class time. According to the footage, the educator mistakenly connected his personal computer to the classroom screen. As reported by the Daily Mail, the Russian teacher resigned after admitting that he accidentally played an adult film during a…

The countdown has begun for the start of the Pan-Hellenic Exams 2025, as the Ministry of Education has released the detailed examination schedule for candidates from General and Vocational High Schools, including special and music subjects. Students are already feverishly preparing in anticipation of the exams to secure a spot at the top educational institutions…

A branch campus of higher education seems to be on the horizon for the University of York, one of the top British universities, as announced by its principal and president, Charlie Jeffery. “I welcome the decision of the Greek government to support the establishment of foreign university branches in Greece. I am pleased to announce…

The ‘immediate termination’ of $400 million in federal grants to the private university in New York was announced by President Donald Trump. Trump accuses Columbia of inaction against ‘anti-Semitic acts’ on its campus, targeting pro-Palestinian protests. The removal represents the first wave of actions with more to follow, according to a statement from four federal…

The enrollment process for public kindergartens and General Education Elementary Schools will take place electronically, with the relevant platforms now open. Parents and guardians can submit applications for enrolling their children in public kindergartens and elementary schools until March 24, 2025, for kindergartens and until March 26, 2025, for first-grade elementary school. Authentication on the…

Legal proceedings have been initiated by the police authorities against a teacher at a school in Patras on Thursday, February 13, 2025. According to information from tempo24.gr, a second-grade high school student accused the educator of indecent behavior. The same sources indicate that the alleged incident occurred on December 20, 2024. According to the student,…

A shocking revelation has emerged as three professors accuse an educator from Western Greece of sexual harassment, prompting an official investigation. According to ilialive.gr, the number of women, particularly female professors, who have fallen victim to the alleged provocative behavior of the educator from Ilia is higher than initially reported, with more complaints expected in…