Education news — August 23, 2026

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1. U.S.BudgetEarningsManufacturingEducation

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:32 UTC

   School Kit Cost in 2026

   The cost of a minimum school kit in 2026 has been announced. According to a study by YooMoney and 'Platform OFD', the cost will be at least 19,100 rubles, including a uniform, backpack, shirt, pants, shoes, sneakers, t-shirt, notebook, set of notebooks, stationery, and pencil case. This is a 7% increase from last year.

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2. SocietyHealthcareEducationHousing

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:26 UTC

   

   Detroit Public Schools Offering Cash Prizes for Perfect Attendance

   Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is offering students cash prizes and gift cards for perfect attendance during the winter months. High school students can earn up to $1,000, while middle school students' parents receive $50 gift cards. The program aims to reduce chronic absenteeism, which was 60.9% in the 2024-25 school year. The incentives are funded through interest generated from district funds, not taxpayers or state educational aid.

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3. WorldChinaSci PolicyEducation

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:25 UTC

   Russia to Teach Social Studies Only in Grades 9-11 from September

   The Russian Ministry of Education and Science has announced that social studies will only be taught in grades 9-11 starting from September 1. Unified textbooks will be prepared for students, which will be more closely linked to history, literature, and geography. Ninth and tenth graders will receive them this year, while eleventh graders will receive them in September 2027. Dmitry Medvedev is the main editor of the books.

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4. CultureEuropeEducation

   Aug 23, 2026, 18:25 UTC

   

   14th Century Order of Avis Manuscript Heads to Auction

   The oldest known spiritual manuscript of the Order of Avis, dating back to the early 14th century, is set to be auctioned off. Titled 'Ordinário do Ofício Divino', this parchment offers a rare glimpse into the spiritual precepts and liturgical practices of Portugal's oldest military order. The manuscript has had only two known owners since the 19th century.

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5. CultureUnited KingdomEducationBooks

   Aug 23, 2026, 15:30 UTC

   

   Provocative Book 'Good Times' Takes TikTok 'Tradwife' to 19th Century

   A new book, 'Good Times', by Caro Claire Burke, has sparked controversy with its satirical take on the 'tradwife' phenomenon. The novel follows a modern-day influencer who wakes up in the 19th century, experiencing firsthand the stark contrast between her idealized past and the reality of women's lives during that time. The book, which has sold over 1.4 million copies, is set to be adapted into a film starring Anne Hathaway.

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