S. Korean cram schools probed over US test scandal
South Korean officials on Monday launched a probe into cram schools after a cheating scandal that led to the nationwide cancellation of US college entrance exams earlier this month.
Greek teachers drop strike plans during exam period
Greek school teachers early on Thursday abandoned plans to hold a strike during university entry exams after the government enacted an emergency decree to force them back to work.
School in South Kazakhstan has 22 twins studying
22 twins go to Baitursynov school No.83 in South-Kazakhstan oblast.
Foreign military attaches visit Zhas Ulan military school in Astana
Representatives of the military-diplomatic corps accredited in Kazakhstan visited the General Sagadat Nurmagambetov Zhas Ulan state school in Astana.
Canadian astronaut floats through chat with kids
The Canadian commander of the International Space Station delighted schoolchildren in a live question and answer session conducted from space on Friday.
English to be taught starting from 1st grade in Kazakhstan
Some schools in Kazakhstan are even planning to teach several subjects in English besides the English Language subject.
Croatia Catholic Church in anti-sex education campaign
Freshly introduced sexual education classes in Croatia's schools has split the EU-bound country as the powerful Catholic Church challenges the centre-left government over its newest addition to the curriculum.
Nazarbayev instructs building normal kindergartens and schools instead of 'palaces'
Kazakhstan President has criticized construction of social facilities in Kazakhstan.
Gun lobby slams 'elitist hypocrite' Obama
The US gun lobby lashed out at President Barack Obama Tuesday as an "elitist hypocrite" for providing Secret Service protection to his daughters but balking at having armed guards in all schools.
First Kazakh school opened in U.S.
The school was opened in Houston, Texas, under the aegis of Shanyraq Foundation; Kazakhs in Houston eager to introduce their children to the native culture.
Almaty school continues classes despite collapsed roof
The collapsed roof of Almaty's school No.111 did not affect the classes schedule. Repair works are currently underway.
Gun lobby takes aim at Biden's guns task force
The top US firearms lobby emerged from talks with Vice President Joe Biden on curbing violence Thursday saying he cared more about stamping out gun rights than protecting school kids.
US school massacre survivors ready for class
Students at the elementary school where a gunman massacred 26 children and teachers last month were returning Thursday to classes at an alternative campus described by police as "the safest school in America."
US teachers take up arms to prevent mass shootings
Several US states are considering allowing school teachers to carry weapons, and educators, determined not to allow a repeat of the Newtown massacre, are flocking to training sessions.
US gun sales soar as owners fear new regulations
US firearm sales have sky-rocketed since the Newtown school massacre, as debate over gun control rages and enthusiasts fear certain assault weapons and high-capacity magazines could be banned.
US gun lobby urges armed police in every school
The United States' most powerful pro-gun lobbying group demanded Friday that armed police be deployed to every school in the country following a mass shooting that left 20 young children dead.
US police arrest girl who threatened high school slaughter
Police in Arizona said they arrested Thursday a 16 year-old female student who threatened in an online video to "kill everyone" at her high school then kill herself.
US boy, 11, brings gun to class after massacre
An 11-year-old boy has been charged with possessing a deadly weapon after bringing a gun to school, claiming he was worried about a massacre like Connecticut's.
Nazarbayev expressed condolences to Obama over U.S. school mass shooting
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev expressed condolences to U.S. President Barack Obama in relation to the tragedy in the American school in Connecticut.
Apple will develop applications for Kazakhstan students
Apple is interested in implementation of its IT solutions in applications for Kazakhstan schools: expert.