Política educacional
NCERT withdraws class 8 social science textbook over judiciary chapter
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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has withdrawn its newly released class 8 social science textbook following controversy over a chapter on judicial corruption. The Supreme Court imposed a blanket ban on its further publication and dissemination. NCERT expressed regret for the unintentional inclusion of inappropriate content.
The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce passed HR 7661, the 'Stop the Sexualization of Children Act,' out of markup on March 17, 2026. The bill would prohibit federal funds for school programs or materials deemed 'sexually oriented' for children under 18. It now heads to the full House for consideration.
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Brazil's National Education Council published a 2025 resolution making digital and media education mandatory across basic education. The measure aims to equip children and youth to critically handle information and technologies. The guidelines address challenges such as disinformation and mental health impacts.