Underqualification - Mallorca's big jobs' problem
There are more underqualified workers in the Balearics than anywhere else in Spain.
The top schools in the Balearics are named
The first place goes to Col-legi Sant Pere, a state-subsidised
No enthusiasm, no culture of sacrifice - the young in the Balearics who neither work nor study
The education system is partly to blame; it doesn't prepare young people for today's job market.
Balearics need over one hundred teachers
The shortages are for vocational training and at secondary level.
Balearics falling well short in meeting sustainable development goals
An important and troubling report; the conclusions won't come as a huge surprise.
Teachers advise parents not to let minors watch 'The Squid Game'
"We fear that the success of 'The Squid Game' could provoke possible episodes of violence.."
Significant rise in cyberbullying in Mallorca during the pandemic
According to teachers, 74.4% of bullying cases occur because of pressure from friends.
150 students sign up to study Islamic Religion in Mallorca
"There are students who have the right to study the subject of Islamic Religion and we are obliged to comply with the regulations.."
Functional skills
Functional skills.
Foreign students are exploring Mallorca through Erasmus +
"I encourage all students to participate in these programmes because they give them the opportunity to travel and see the world..”
Palma to get 4 new Nursery Schools
"The increase in nursery school places will help childrens' development and allow parents to get back to work.."
Back to school later in Mallorca?
"There will be no change unless there is a recommendation from the Health Ministry.."
Education
Debate over school hours continues
The General Secretary of the Catholic School claims students perform better with a split day.
Education
Should school hours be changed?
Several schools in Palma have already changed to continuous school days.
Education
Parents complain about class separation
The School says the class had to be split to meet the 20 pupils per classroom ratio.
Education
Emaya disinfecting school spaces
Emaya will disinfect the public spaces used by schools every day.
Education
First day back at school
Extra space has been made available for classrooms in Sports Centres, Libraries, Municipal Centres and old Schools and some public squares.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Mallorca’s English shame
How can a region so dependent on tourism fail its English language test?
Humphrey Carter19/11/2020 10:33