The U.S. Department of Education announced a final rule creating a postsecondary earnings accountability framework for higher education programs. The rule links federal loan and Title IV eligibility consequences to whether program graduates meet specified earnings benchmarks.
MŠMT issued Addendum No. 1 to the VCŠ 2026/1 grant call for schools and school facilities established by registered churches or religious societies. The addendum responds to the new legal duty to provide a teaching assistant in qualifying first-grade basic school classes from 1 September 2026.
Edu.cz launched a new section for vacancies in education. The tool gives schools, school facilities, and other organizations a public place to publish vacancies and gives applicants a centralized route to find school jobs.
MŠMT announced that almost CZK 8.3 million will support 29 projects for talented and gifted pupils in non-formal and interest education in the second half of 2026. The projects are expected to involve 1,317 pupils aged 11 to 20.
MEC published Edital nº 52/2026 for the Fies second-semester 2026 selection process. The edital set the registration window and procedures for candidates seeking student financing.
MEC published Edital nº 51/2026 for the Prouni second-semester 2026 selection process. The edital set the calendar, participation rules, and procedures for candidates seeking full or partial scholarships.
The Ministry of Education extended the PDDE Equidade adhesion deadline to 2026-07-03. The extension affected eligible public schools and municipal networks seeking supplementary funds.
Nigeria announced plans to phase out the separate administration of Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School. The proposal is tied to a planned shift toward a continuous 12-year basic education structure and is expected to require further approval and implementation steps.
Circular 035 of 30 June 2026 issued administrative guidance for transforming or adjusting educational establishments under the Indigenous Own Education System. It directs certified territorial education entities to coordinate with Indigenous authorities and to recognize own-government decisions in official acts and education data systems.
The Ministry of Education confirmed continued summer education activity after the end of the 2025/2026 school year, with about 1.12 million students in ministry summer programs. The program included summer schools for younger pupils, Summer Plus for Grades 4-6, and a first-year summer preparatory route for Grades 7-9.