Education

Rio's city hall dismissed teacher Monique Medeiros da Costa e Silva, charged in the 2021 death of her son Henry Borel, two days after her prison release. The decision, signed by Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere, was published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday (25). The Public Prosecutor's Office has appealed for her return to jail.

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Melania Trump shared the spotlight with a Figure 03 humanoid robot at the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit on Wednesday. The event, hosted at the White House, promoted artificial intelligence in education. The robot delivered opening remarks as leaders from 45 nations gathered.

A 15-year-old student shot and killed two teachers at Antón Makárenko high school in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, during an argument on Tuesday, March 24. State prosecutors detained the suspect and launched a homicide investigation. Michoacán's education secretary expressed regret over the incident.

March 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Following the Economy and Development Council's approval of a three-term school calendar for public schools starting School Year 2026-2027, private schools are not required to adopt it without new legislation, according to the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA). DepEd maintains the policy resulted from broad consultations.

The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg educates visitors on South Africa's history beyond apartheid, amid concerns over young people's ignorance. Curator Emilia Potenza highlights its emotional impact during Human Rights Day commemorations. Entry is free for South Africans this weekend.

March 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Kangaru Boys Secondary School in Embu County has been closed indefinitely after a student strike began on Sunday night. Most students left the premises, causing traffic disruptions in Embu town. The cause of the unrest remains unclear.