Responsible Classroom Education Technology Guidance Issued (United States, August 2026)
The U.S. Department of Education released guidance on responsible use of education technology in classrooms.
State Electronic School Register Pilot Approved by Cabinet (Poland, July 2026)
The Council of Ministers approved a draft law enabling a voluntary pilot of a free state electronic school register integrated with the Education Information System.
Ministry of Education Upgraded the Sunshine Volunteer Admissions Guidance System (China, June 2026)
China upgraded the Ministry of Education’s Sunshine Volunteer information service system for Gaokao admissions choices. The revised platform provides free official guidance using admissions, student… Read More »Ministry of Education Upgraded the Sunshine Volunteer Admissions Guidance System (China, June 2026)
South Korea Selects 118 Schools for AI Convergence Education Rooms (South Korea, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education selected 118 schools to establish AI convergence education rooms, backed by KRW 16.7 billion in national funding. The measure adds dedicated… Read More »South Korea Selects 118 Schools for AI Convergence Education Rooms (South Korea, June 2026)
Japan Enacts School Education Act Amendment to Allow Textbooks with Digital Components (Japan, June 2026)
Japan formally promulgated an amendment to the School Education Act and related laws that redefines textbooks so they can include digital records, not only printed… Read More »Japan Enacts School Education Act Amendment to Allow Textbooks with Digital Components (Japan, June 2026)
Japan Clarifies When High School Remote Classes May Exceed 40 Students (Japan, June 2026)
MEXT amended its notice on media-based classes in upper secondary education. The amendment clarifies that, in exceptional cases with special circumstances and no educational disadvantage,… Read More »Japan Clarifies When High School Remote Classes May Exceed 40 Students (Japan, June 2026)
Turkey Updated the International Sister School Application Through a New Circular (Turkey, June 2026)
The Ministry of National Education issued a new circular to make the International Sister School Application more systematic, digital and sustainable. The circular changes coordination,… Read More »Turkey Updated the International Sister School Application Through a New Circular (Turkey, June 2026)
Skills Ministers Agree Amendments for Phase 1 of VET Data Streamlining (Australia, June 2026)
Skills Ministers agreed the legislative and policy amendments required for Phase 1 of the VET Data Streamlining Program to commence in October 2026. The reform… Read More »Skills Ministers Agree Amendments for Phase 1 of VET Data Streamlining (Australia, June 2026)
Australia Launches National Social Cohesion Education Hub for Schools (Australia, June 2026)
Australia launched a national Social Cohesion Education Hub to give schools and educators access to quality-assured resources on antisemitism, social cohesion, and discrimination. The hub… Read More »Australia Launches National Social Cohesion Education Hub for Schools (Australia, June 2026)
Norway Sets National Recommendations Limiting AI Use in Primary School (Norway, June 2026)
Norway announced national recommendations for age-appropriate use of generative artificial intelligence in education. Pupils in grades 1–7 should generally not be given access to AI… Read More »Norway Sets National Recommendations Limiting AI Use in Primary School (Norway, June 2026)