Education Insights for Monday 8 June 2026

Monday, 8 June 2026 — Exploring the latest in education today

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Leadership

Terrible earthquake hits schools in the Philippines ↗

A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has caused significant damage to a primary school in the southern Philippines. This event highlights the need for schools to have disaster preparedness plans in place.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola - Tutti
Wellbeing

Online radicalisation and youth violence discussed in Parliament ↗

A parliamentary discussion is ongoing about the rising incidents of violence against teachers and the online radicalisation of youth. This topic is crucial for school leaders to address in their safeguarding strategies.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola - Tutti
Pedagogy

Civics education needs a serious rethink ↗

Recent debates reveal that double assessments in civics education may undermine its intended purpose. Schools should reflect on how they assess citizenship education to better serve students.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola - Essential
Pedagogy

Jovanotti highlights education's role in understanding humanity ↗

Famous musician Jovanotti emphasises that education is key to understanding the world and recognising our shared humanity. This perspective can inspire educators to focus on holistic approaches in their teaching.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola - Tutti
Al's Take
Today, we’re seeing a mix of challenges and opportunities in education. From the impact of natural disasters on schools to the importance of teaching civics properly, these stories remind us of the critical role education plays in society. Let’s dive in and see how these issues affect us on the ground.

Number of the Day

11.5%
Italy's current rate of school dropouts is 11.5%, which is concerning compared to the European average of 9.1%. This highlights the need for targeted interventions in our education systems. (Orizzonte Scuola - Tutti)

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Worth a Read

Teaching primary and secondary computing: a comparative study ↗

by Robert Whyte et al.

This research offers valuable insights into classroom practices in computing education. It's worth a look for educators aiming to enhance their teaching methods.

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