2026 school arrears: when they arrive and how much teachers and ATA staff are entitled to.
The measure affects over a million school workers. The contract, covering the three-year period 2025-2027, expired about a year and a half ago.
2026 Maturity Exam Letter Drawing: How it works and where to find the oral exam date. The first exam is Thursday.
The State Exam commissions have completed the selection process for the 2026 Maturità exams, which determines the order of oral exams and is posted on the electronic register. The first written exam begins on Thursday, June 18th.
Italians and entrepreneurship: potential hindered by bureaucracy and fear of failure. A study by SWG and JA Italia.
The research "Between training and work: Italians and entrepreneurship," conducted by Swg for Junior Achievement Italia, reveals a gap between potential and opportunity: 18-24 year-olds would like to start a business, but 55% of them have never even received…
General transport strike today, May 18th: ATM Milan and ATAC Rome are disrupted. Trains, schools, and healthcare services are also suspended.
The 24-hour mobilization involves transport, schools and healthcare, with train cancellations and delays and service reductions in the main cities, while the guarantee periods provided by law remain active.
Kate in Italy: "The princess is deeply interested in our educational model." Francesco Profumo (Reggio Children Foundation) speaks.
Interview with Francesco Profumo, former Minister of Education, university professor, a career studded with positions at major corporations, and—since 2024—president of the Reggio Children Foundation: "Princess Kate is struck by the idea of children emerging from the Reggio Emilia Approach."
Smart working, new rules and penalties for employers: what changes from April 7th and possible effects of the war
The new law introduces sanctions for an existing requirement: informing employees about proper smart working practices. Will the tensions surrounding the conflict in Iran lead to a renewed focus on remote working?
Schools, agreement on the renewal of the national contract: €130 more per month for teachers
The ministry led by Valditara and the trade unions have reached an agreement. Teachers and professors will receive over €130 more per month and €800 in arrears; school and administrative assistants will receive €107 with €633 in arrears.
March 9th strike: who's on hold? From schools to transportation: the sectors at risk. Wednesday, the 18th, it's airplane strike time.
Monday, March 9, 2026, is a date to mark on your calendar: a national general strike is planned that will involve many sectors of the public and private sectors. But not all workers will be stopped.
Ministry of Education: 2026 Maturity Exam Subjects: Here are the subjects for the second test and the oral exam. New developments for high schools and institutes
The Ministry of Education and Merit has officially announced the subjects for the second exam and the oral exam for a completely revamped high school diploma. Here are the details.
General strike today, December 12th: trains, buses, the metro, and schools will be suspended. Here are the guaranteed times and time slots.
Italy comes to a standstill on Friday, December 12th, for the CGIL general strike. Transportation, schools, healthcare, public offices, and the private sector are affected. In Rome, buses, metro, and trams operate regularly.
Strike on Tuesday, December 9th in Rome: buses, metro, and trams at risk. Trains, schools, and healthcare services will also be shut down on Friday the 12th.
Difficult week for transport and services: Tuesday 9 December 24-hour strike by ATAC staff in Rome, Friday 12 December general strike national CGIL in all public and private sectors
Digital skills are rapidly gaining ground at school: girls are better than boys.
A research promoted by Junior Achievement Italia in collaboration with the Center for Young and Family Enterprise (University of Bergamo) and with the support of ABB, overturns stereotypes
Strike on November 28: trains, planes, schools, healthcare, public transportation, and services at risk. Here are the schedules and guaranteed hours.
A general strike will take place on Friday, November 28th, across all public and private sectors: transportation, schools, healthcare, the press, and public administration will all be closed for the day. Full details
School contract: raises based on grade and seniority. Here's how they work and what's changing.
The school contract covering 1.286 million employees has been signed. Average raises of €150 per month for 13 months. The FLC-CGIL union has not signed.
2026 high school graduation exam reform: what's new in terms of tests, conduct grades, and exam committees. All the latest news.
The 2026 final exam reform revolutionizes the state exam: written tests confirmed, oral exams on four subjects, commissions reduced to five members, a decisive conduct grade and bonuses for deserving students.
School holidays: Complete calendar of holidays and vacation days for the 2025-2026 school year
The 2025-2026 school calendar includes holidays that allow for long weekends, but some holidays fall on Saturdays or Sundays, limiting the possibility of extra days off.
Assolombarda at the inauguration of the Precious Blood Schools' academic year: "Education and training for the benefit of businesses"
The inauguration of the 2025-2026 school year for the "Schools of the Most Precious Blood" took place at the Casa Raggio di Sole in Pasturo, Lecco. This initiative is promoted by the managing body, "CUBE sps," a social enterprise associated with Assolombarda created with the aim of...
Schools: cell phones banned, conduct grades are decisive, and changes are coming for final exams. Here's what's changing this year.
For 7 million Italian students, the return to school brings several changes. Here's what's changing for the new 2025/2026 school year.
2025/2026 School Book Bonus: Requirements, Deadlines, and Where to Apply
The 2025/2026 school book bonus covers all or part of the cost of books and teaching materials, with rules varying by region. Here are the windows that have already closed, those yet to be published, and the deadlines for submitting applications online.
Italian schools fail Invalsi tests: if knowledge remains so poor, diplomas become worthless, but politics is asleep.
Italy is the fifth-worst country in Europe for the quality of its students' education. More than half of 18-year-olds in central and southern Italy have serious difficulties understanding written texts. This is what INVALSI tests reveal, but politics seems…
Financial education at school: after one year, courses are active in 50% of institutes, but more trained teachers are needed. Doxa Research
One year after the introduction of financial education in schools, one in two has started courses. According to Doxa research for Alleanza Assicurazioni, students and families show strong interest, but teacher training remains the issue to be resolved. There has been…
USA, Trump also takes aim at education and universities: Department of Education at risk of closure
US President Donald Trump has tasked Department of Education Minister Linda McMahon with dismantling her department in a culture war that threatens the very survival of public education.
Strike Saturday 8 March 2025: trains, planes, highways and more at risk. Here are the times and guaranteed bands
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the general strike will affect rail, air and highway transport, causing inconvenience to travellers. Schools, universities and healthcare will also be involved, with possible interruptions and slowdowns in services
Financial education, Alleanza Assicurazioni doubles the stages of its tour and involves schools
The second edition kicks off from Milan with 14 stages throughout Italy to improve the level of financial and insurance literacy, which is still insufficient
School, 2025/2026 enrollments: the dates are postponed from January 21st to February 10th. Here's how to apply online
Registrations for the 2025/2026 school year are postponed from January 8 to the period between January 21 and February 10, 2025. From this year, registrations for state schools are only done online through the Unica platform. The details
The Italian school between centralism, corporatism, rejection of merit and low birth rate: an x-ray of a crisis
WORK&PENSIONS politically (incorrect), the Monday column by GIULIANO CAZZOLA shines a spotlight on the crisis in education. Italian primary schools hold their own against other countries, but the situation is reversed in secondary schools: here's why
Blair Foundation against parents who become their children's trade unionists at school: applause
A study by the Blair Foundation attacks parental interference in schools and advocates restoring teachers' authority. It is a very current issue even in Italy where meritocracy is often despised and many families are ready to fight over…
School, how did we go from public education to the ministry of merit? Here is Raimo's "democratic alphabet" for Laterza
School, what is the situation of public education today in Italy? "Alfabeto della scuola democratica" edited by Raimo for Laterza is a book that intends to give life to a debate on the topic and is the photo of an institution that does not…
Best High Schools and Technical Institutes in Italy: Here is the Eduscopio 2024 ranking
The best classical, scientific and technical high schools in Italy according to Eduscopio 2024: from Sacro Cuore in Milan, to Visconti in Rome to Convitto II in Naples. Vallauri in Fossano has the highest employment rate (85%), here are the excellences…
Cdp Foundation awards five innovative projects to combat school dropout in Italy
The five winning projects of the “A Scuola per il Futuro” call by the Cdp Foundation will receive 1,6 million euros, of which over a million will be allocated to the South, where school dropout rates are higher
School books, the beacon of the Antitrust: an investigation into prices has begun. Here's why
The Antitrust has set its sights on the schoolbook market, worth one billion euros, to clarify issues such as high prices and frequent changes of edition
Back to school, here is the 2024-2025 school calendar region by region
August is coming to an end and it is time for students to think about returning to school. The first bell will ring for the Province of Bolzano on September 5th while the last to return will be some regions on September 16th.…
Working mothers bonus, simplified application by April 8th but not for all: here's how to do it
Until Monday 8 April, workers in the school sector can submit the application for the 2024 mothers bonus: here are the details
School: a week of action against racism in all schools in Italy. Liliana Segre: “Whoever is indifferent is guilty”
From 18 to 24 March, anti-racism initiatives throughout Italy. The 21st is World UN Day. Initiative of the Educational Cooperation Movement
Strike 8 March: schools, healthcare and transport at risk. Trenitalia warns: “Possible cancellations and delays”
On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, workers from various trade unions cross their arms for almost 24 hours. Here's who stops and who doesn't
School: is the Government going back on student evaluation? The mobilization of actors and associations
Ten associations are mobilizing against the evaluation of primary school students. Are we going back? Tuesday 27 February Press conference in Rome
General strike on Friday 23 February against the war in Gaza. Transport, school and healthcare: which services are at risk
24-hour strike throughout Italy to stop the war in Gaza: immediate request for a ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Strip. But which sectors are involved? Here are all the details
National STEM Women's Day: more than 730 students involved in the third edition of Enel's Back to School program
The program aims to promote gender equality in the workplace and counter stereotypes that hold women back from undertaking STEM studies. Meetings held in 61 Italian high schools where Enel group professionals shared their…
School, teachers who risk their jobs due to Covid will no longer be fired: the ministry thinks again
The head of Education backtracks on the 387 dismissals in compulsory education. Originally a ruling from the Council of State
School: Covid, bureaucracy and judges threaten the jobs of teachers throughout Italy. Appeal to Valditara
A committee of teachers at risk of dismissal writes to the government to resolve a case created by the previous Minister of Education. Effects on primary schools throughout Italy.
Tim and Cyber Security Italy Foundation: memorandum of understanding signed to enhance cybersecurity in schools
The initiative aims to educate on the responsible use of technology, with a focus on phenomena such as cyberbullying, and to inspire young people towards a career in cybersecurity
Attal, youth and meritocracy in power in France: finally a boost from Macron
A very innovative and dynamic choice by French President Emmanuel Macron who crowns the young Minister of Education Gabriel Attal as prime minister, author of a recent ambitious school reform based on discipline and meritocracy
Somma Vesuviana: the Municipality recognizes three new honorary citizens, including Rosaria Cetro, collaborator of FIRSTonline
In the Campania town three awards went to personalities from institutions, culture and entertainment
Cassese puts the school on trial: who really needs it? To students or teachers? We spend a lot but with disappointing results
As international surveys on students' unpreparedness also reveal, Italian schools are not up to the standard of a modern society because they are thought of as a "tool for solving employment problems" of teachers rather than asking what education is really needed by students...
School: France decides on "electroshock" with more severity, failures and meritocracy. When will Italy wake up?
Faced with the worsening of its school system, Macron's France has decided on a very courageous change based on the rigor of studies and meritocracy. Exactly what Italy would also need but which isn't even commonplace here...
School canteens: “An essential service to reduce inequalities”. Research Observatory CPI and Save the Children
On Thursday 30 November the Observatory on Italian Public Accounts and Save the Children present the policy paper which analyzes the situation in Italy and proposes possible solutions on the topic
Feminicides do not arise from patriarchy but from the absence of a social paradigm adequate for women's achievements
Giulia did not die in vain and we cannot honor her memory by shouting against the patriarchy but we must act on school and family and on the state and businesses to create a non-violent bipartisan ecosystem 2030
Assolombarda brings students closer to SMEs: over 1.300 visiting local businesses
PMI Day offers students the opportunity to meet the company and its protagonists through a series of events. Gerardini, Small Industry of Assolombarda: “Inside the school classrooms today there are entrepreneurs and talents who, tomorrow, will continue to…
Transport, trains, taxis and schools: here's who is striking (and who isn't) Friday 17 November 2023
The injunction signed by Minister Salvini reduced the transport strike to 4 hours, but remains 8 hours for the other sectors. Here's who's going on strike and when
School: from Tuesday 14th in Naples the "three days" to start again. Also present were the teachers' associations and movements
The annual event at Città della Scienza in Naples brings school issues into the heart of public debate. The presence of lay and Catholic associations is strong this year
Israel-Hamas: the school launches an appeal for peace
The Educational Cooperation Movement has launched an appeal to the UN Security Council to stop the violence and aggression against the Israeli and Palestinian civilian populations
School: learning to save the planet. E.ON tries to explain it to young people
E.ON restarts with the project for Italian schools. Previous editions have registered over 30 thousand participants
At school the blue quotas appear: in the next competition for managers, a man will be chosen with the same score
The new competition notice for school managers attempts a difficult gender rebalancing in schools. But this time in favor of men
Schools: Italian private schools targeted by foreign groups. Hens that lay golden eggs
Italian schools are making profits and have a predictable business. Many operations have already been completed
School: World Teachers' Day and the challenges of change. Conference in Rome Tor Vergata
The University of Rome Tor Vergata hosts the Conference on Education and Educational Relations. Among the objectives is to start again from dialogue to promote culture
Naples to the test of the environmental and educational challenge: the sociologist Edgar Morin in the Quartieri Spagnoli for three days on urban regeneration
Three days of intense debate on the future of the city starting from the Spanish neighborhoods. The sociologist Edgar Morin will hold a keynote address, useful for understanding the challenges to be faced.
Italian school, OECD: few lights and many shadows especially for technical institutes
The OECD photograph on Italian schools confirms the historical issues: overcrowded classes, underpaid teachers and still low investments
School: from voting in conduct to debt to the reform of technical institutes, here are all the news in 3 points
The Meloni Government approves the school bill which gives greater importance to voting in conduct and reforms technical and professional institutes. Controversy of associations: "Punitive bill". Here's what will change
Covid and return to school, infections are increasing in Italy but no alarms: here's the news
The return to school is worrying with the increase in Covid cases in Italy. Here is some guidance for teachers and students from the National Principals Association
School: when does the school year start? Here is the calendar region by region
Next week, lessons will begin in all Italian regions and students from all over Italy will return to class. The first ones will leave on Monday, the last ones on Friday, here are the dates and the holiday calendar
MUVE Academy is born in Venice: a season full of training courses dedicated to glass, fabric and calligraphy is underway
Fondazione Musei Civici dei Venezia presents MUVE Academy. Starting from September, courses, workshops, conferences and workshops for students, professionals and lovers of Venetian culture and art
School book bonus 2023-2024, from Veneto to Lazio to Campania: here's who can apply and how to apply
Municipalities and Regions have published various tenders relating to concessions for families in difficulty who have to buy books and other school materials: here are the details
Rising prices: bills, mortgages, school and food. Here's what the most will be spent on from September
A decisive and sharp rise in prices could occur again in the autumn: here's what we know about the new "sting" to come
School contract: all increases for teachers, ATA staff and administrative directors
Signed, but not by Uil, the new school, university and research contract for the three-year period 2019-2021 - Average increases of 124 euros, here are all the latest news
Invalsi 2023: one in two young people do not understand what they are reading. The skills in Italian and mathematics worsen
Only 51% of high school graduates have no reading comprehension difficulties. Italian and mathematics "black beasts" of young people. The gap between North and South is growing. The data of the report are valid for 2023
Artificial intelligence and school: how will teaching and learning change?
Artificial intelligence is also making its way into education. It is essential to learn how to use it because it will be the tool of our future, but at the same time it can prove to be more dangerous than you think
School to change: didactic autonomy and participation at the center of the project of the Associations and trade unions
Associations of the school world and trade union organizations present working tables to make those who live in the school "speak up" and block the differentiated autonomy of the Government
"The school takes its word back": trade unions and associations present a manifesto against differentiated autonomy
Today in Rome, a press conference by school associations and trade unions for a reform that does not penalize the autonomy of institutions
Mozambique: Fra Luca's educational farm and the dream of giving a serene future to many little orphans
Interview with Fra Luca Santato, the Capuchin friar who chose to stay in Mozambique to create a school and everything needed to help the children of Naputo, the capital of Mozambique
President Mattarella in Barbiana for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Don Lorenzo Milani
President Sergio Mattarella takes part in the march for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Don Milani in Mugello, whose lesson is more alive than ever - The Letter to a professor is unforgettable
World peace and children's rights. The worldwide webinar on May 19 is being prepared
War scares children, the need to educate for peace is growing in the world. On Friday 19 May a worldwide webinar launches a reflection. Here is the link to participate on YouTube
Financial education: will be taught in school in civics. The bill is already in Parliament
The Capital Competitiveness Bill establishes that financial education will enter the school curriculum, included in the teaching of civic education
Unicredit Rete Its Italy: the agreement has been renewed to support professional tertiary training
The bank and the national ITS association undertake to organize courses, events and meetings between students and local businesses, to strengthen professional tertiary training
Music and Didactics: a research and a book by Emanuele Pappalardo
A new book by Emanuele Pappalardo offers a different way of teaching music in which children, even young ones, are more aware and involved
UniCredit Foundation: 500 euros to projects to combat educational poverty
The first edition of the "Call for Education - Italy Regions", a solidarity initiative promoted by the UniCredit Foundation, has concluded. Awarded 4 initiatives throughout Italy
MCE in Milan from 24 to 26 March, the new challenges of the protagonists of school change
From 24 to 26 March the Educational Cooperation Movement is present at SFIDE 2023 sixth edition held in Milan
School and young people: "Which world, which futures", a new book by the MCE that makes you think
Which world which futures is the latest book published by the Educational Cooperation Movement: it proposes to educate to the future through new teaching practices and strategies.
Class Museums, Unione Industriali Torino opens up business culture to schools
Create a consultation tool capable of promoting dialogue between schools and businesses. This is the objective of the Unione Industriali Torino project
Work: 4 million Italians without a diploma, another 5 million do not finish university. Inapp report
Even today, 41% of the population aged between 18 and 74 has at most a middle school diploma (17,7 million people). These are some of the worrying results of the Inapp Plus 2022 Report
Teacher salaries: the paradox of the regressive escalator that cuts salaries in the most expensive cities
The union cannot limit itself to a priori rejecting the proposals for regionally differentiated salaries for teachers but should take up the challenge of a courageous reform of contractual policies for schools
School, new calls for tenders on the values and contents of the Italian Constitution
Parliament and the Ministry of Education have renewed the partnership aimed at spreading the values and contents of the Constitution among young people, but also at consolidating the teaching of civic education in schools
Transport strike on Friday 2 December: buses, metro, trains and planes at risk. Times and modalities, here are the details
Unrest is also expected in some sectors of the school and health sector. Times and methods vary from city to city. Here's what you need to know about the strike on Friday 2 December
Acea Scuola: the project on the environment with the schools of Rome, to promote the culture of savings
A multimedia journey, dedicated to students from schools in Rome and the metropolitan area, to promote the culture of energy saving and sustainability.
Nurseries, kindergartens and PNRR: in Italy they are lacking, but many Municipalities do not use the resources
According to the Parliamentary Budget Office, the Municipalities are inclined to build kindergartens rather than nursery schools, of which, however, in some cases there is a serious shortage
ITS Academy: agreement between Indire and Unioncamere for greater school-business synergy
The agreement, which will be promoted as part of the "Job&Orienta" orientation fair in Verona, provides for a synergy between the two institutions that passes through an exchange of knowledge and skills on the areas of their own interest.
Excelsiorienta: the Unioncamere platform is here to help young people choose a job
Until 2026, a growth of more qualified professions is expected. The platform created by Unioncamere serves to connect the world of school to that of work.
Financial education: 9 out of 10 Italians want to introduce it at school and at work
According to the latest report by the Edfufin Committee, the share of Italians who would like to introduce financial education at school or at work has increased to 89,1%.
Train strike on Friday 9 September from 9 to 17. Schools, health care and the Public Administration also stop
Possible repercussions on trains even beyond the time of the mobilization, warns Trenitalia - For the other strikes, given the reasons, the participation rate is very uncertain
Public employees arrears: from nurses to municipal employees, here is the "treasure" on the way
The arrears for civil servants are about to arrive with sums reaching up to 3-4 thousand euros. Here's who will receive them and when
School and the new anti-Covid rules, from Dad to masks: the ministry's handbook
The text summarizes the documents prepared by the Istituto Superiore di Sanità in recent weeks, already sent to schools. Here are all the new rules for returning to class 2022
Maurizio Nichetti, Ratataplan and cinema between reality and madness, here it is again: "I'll be back: I'm preparing a new film"
INTERVIEW WITH MAURIZIO NICHETI - A bit Woody Allen, a bit Charlie Chaplin, between mime and the surreal, between sarcasm and candor, the director of Ratataplan, the only one of its kind in Italy, will return to the big screen next year - While documentaries …
Tim against fake news: the course to counter online disinformation dedicated to schools is starting
"Appointment with Digital Media", Tim's course dedicated to high school students and teachers to counter disinformation through digital media is underway
Secondary school competition 2022 starting from 14 March: here are the dates and information on the written test
The 2022 secondary school competition will offer 26 chairs up for grabs. 400 thousand candidates. Here are the general rules, the calendar, details on the written test and the exam venues
Unlimited Green Pass after third dose and no DAD for vaccinated people
School, anti-Covid measures and PNRR at the center of the Council of Ministers - The distinction between vaccinated and non-vaccinated intensifies and the League dissociates itself - Draghi: "Italy will be more open"
Milano Unica, the textile sector will return to pre-Covid levels in 2022 but 59.000 new people are needed to be hired
The Italian textile sector, which is the basis of the big names in Italian fashion, with an annual turnover of over 5 billion is recovering ground, but has not yet regained the levels of 2019. At Milano Unica, an exhibition dedicated…
Kindergartens: the call for new places creates two distortions
According to the Parliamentary Budget Office, the ministerial notice is open to criticism from two points of view: the methods of allocating funds among the Regions and the criteria established for evaluating projects and expanding the number of places
Schools to be renovated especially in the South: 5,4 billion from the Pnrr
The PNRR allocates 5,4 billion euros to school construction - According to the study by Cdp Think Tank The buildings with the greatest infrastructural deficiencies are located in peripheral areas and in municipalities with a worse financial situation - The critical issues are concentrated…
Draghi: "Open school and the fight against No Vax are the government's priorities"
Prime Minister Draghi illustrated the new measures taken by the Government to reduce the pressure on hospitals and stem the surge in infections – Draghi: “Fundamental school for democracy. No to the generalized recourse to the dad ”-And he refuses the question…
New anti-Covid tightening: vaccine obligation for over 50s
Hard confrontation in the Council of Ministers in which the League opposes the super green pass and explodes divisions in the Government on the eve of the election of the new President of the Republic - Then Draghi media and obtains unanimity on the new…
Teachers and law enforcement agencies: vaccination obligation from 15 December
Since Wednesday, the police and unvaccinated teachers have been tightened - here are the rules and sanctions