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The “rentrée” in September will see parents will no longer have to pay fees for term time daycare. Romain Gamba / Maison Moderne

Smart childcare policy to reap rewards

Confirmation from education minister Claude Meisch (DP) in May that daycare will be free of charge for children in primary school as of September will be greeted with relief by parents struggling to cope with the increasing cost of living.

Duncan Roberts • 01.06.2022

C2DH director Andreas Fickers speaking at an anniversary event on 25 May Photo: University of Luxembourg

History centre deconstructs Luxembourg “myths and legends”

Cordula Schnuer • 28.05.2022

As the SHU postgraduates admit that communication with the university’s US campus was not as good as they had hoped due to delays in replies and a lack of information ahead of the announced closure, uncertainty grows. Photo: Guy Wolff

Riding out the storm only option for SHU students

Teodor Georgiev • 25.05.2022

The education union worries that racism isn’t addressed properly in schools. Photo: Shutterstock

School union demands more diverse curriculum

Tracy Heindrichs • 24.05.2022

Students enrolled in Sacred Heart University's (SHU) Luxembourg campus will receive a 40% tuition discount for their MBA program but it is unclear how they will chose to proceed with their education. Photo: Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart Luxembourg students’ future up in the air

Teodor Georgiev • 23.05.2022

In the grand duchy, 100% of children have access to the internet, according to a survey by Bee Secure. Photo: Shutterstock

How Luxembourg adopts EU internet safety strategy for children

Tracy Heindrichs • 22.05.2022

A report suggests that the US based university will no longer offer face-to-face teaching in the grand duchy. Photo: Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart Luxembourg campus set to close

Teodor Georgiev • 19.05.2022

Delano’s Cordula Schnuer--pictured during a winter session--joined Ara City Radio’s Tom Clarke on Monday to discuss national children’s week Photo: Delano.lu

Children’s week, events, music tip: Delano’s Top of the Week

Delano.lu • 16.05.2022

Elena Danescu will join the Jean Monnet foundation’s council. Photo: Sophie Margue / Cour Grand-Ducale

Luxembourg researcher elected to Jean Monnet council

Jeff Palms • 14.05.2022

Informal childcare at so-called “maisons relais”, “foyers scolaires” and professional childminders should become free of charge from September for primary school children Photo: Shutterstock

Free daycare, school lunches to launch in September

Cordula Schnuer • 10.05.2022

Mariya Gabriel CCE

The European Student Card initiative--much more than just a card

Mariya Gabriel, guest contributor • 09.05.2022

Luxembourgers rely more on formal childcare. Photo: Shutterstock

Luxembourg has one of highest formal childcare rates in EU

Tracy Heindrichs • 06.05.2022

Attributed to a Reddit user who used the term in late 2017, “deepfake” is a mashup of “deep learning” and “fake”. Photo: Shutterstock

Researchers in race to detect deepfakes

Jeff Palms • 01.05.2022

The bill will be applied from the start of the 2022-2023 school year and will ensure free music lessons but also theatre, dance, choir, and diction classes. Photo: Shutterstock.

Luxembourg makes music education for children free

Teodor Georgiev • 27.04.2022

The ESA branch of Planning Familial works with teens to help them understand consent on the internet, among others. Photo: Shutterstock

Growing demand for sexual and emotional education

Tracy Heindrichs • 26.04.2022

“Chargés d’études”, as they are known in Luxembourg, cover shortages in qualified teaching staff. Library photo: Mike Zenari

Nearly third of courses covered by teaching assistance

Tracy Heindrichs • 25.04.2022