education

Flemish students struggle with basic teacher training entry tests

A significant number of Flemish students entering teacher training are failing to meet basic educational benchmarks, according to internal data obtained by De Standaard. The mandatory entry tests in maths, French and

3 weeks ago

New campaign to strengthen language skills in Flemish primary education

Flemish education minister Zuhal Demir and the Flemish Language Platform have on Monday launched the new Klim in Taal campaign at the primary school Klim-Op in Sint-Truiden. On a new website, primary

3 weeks ago

Society

Stricter rules in Flanders following surge in home schooling

According to the Flemish education inspectorate, the number of children being home-schooled in Flanders has almost doubled since the start of the pandemic. The number increased from 3,186 in the 2019–2020 school

4 weeks ago

Opinion

Future unclear for KU Leuven students at Harvard after US revokes international enrolment

Five KU Leuven students currently enrolled at Harvard University remain uncertain if they will be able to continue their studies following the US government’s decision to bar international students from enrolling. On

1 month ago

World

OECD questions effectiveness of smartphone and social media bans for young people

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of banning smartphones or restricting access to social media as a way to protect children. In a report

1 month ago

Innovations

Industry and schools unite to boost practical training

To address the growing demand for technically skilled workers, industry leaders and education networks are joining forces to “strengthen the bridge between companies and schools.” The joint plan, announced Friday, responds to

2 months ago

Business

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Flemish students struggle with basic teacher training entry tests

New campaign to strengthen language skills in Flemish primary education

Stricter rules in Flanders following surge in home schooling

Future unclear for KU Leuven students at Harvard after US revokes international enrolment

OECD questions effectiveness of smartphone and social media bans for young people

Industry and schools unite to boost practical training

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Flemish students struggle with basic teacher training entry tests

New campaign to strengthen language skills in Flemish primary education

Stricter rules in Flanders following surge in home schooling

Future unclear for KU Leuven students at Harvard after US revokes international enrolment

OECD questions effectiveness of smartphone and social media bans for young people

Industry and schools unite to boost practical training

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