Annual census figures show the primary school population rises to the highest levels since the 1970s, with more super-sized schools and over-sized classes.
Stadig flere skoler melder at de ikke visste at elevene kunne benytte digitale oppslagsverk som Wikipedia og leksikon på norsk-eksamen. Nå kan skolene og elevene kreve eksamen annullert.
A school in the U.K. is considering banning homework and taking other steps to help curb anxiety among students. Officials say the review will take place over the next five years and it stems from increased rates of depression and mental illness among students.
Teachers in Germany overall are healthier than those in other professions, according to a study. However, data show job-related stress also contributes to higher rates of psychological problems among teachers.
A school in the UK is hosting a Screen Free Week after a survey found that some pupils spend about one-seventh of their awake time in front of a screen. Those who participate in the event will be asked to avoid the Internet, social media, video games and texting.