A new study reports that attacks on education—including schools, pupils, and education staff—have increased by 40% worldwide. The report says the rise reflects a broader escalation of violence affecting learning environments across different regions. Both outlets describe the same general finding: that education-related harm is becoming more frequent and that schools are increasingly targeted.
The study attributes the increase to a pattern of growing insecurity and violence, with impacts felt directly by students and educators. It also highlights that attacks are not limited to buildings; they can include assaults on pupils and staff and other forms of interference with schooling.
While the articles provide the headline figure of a 40% increase, they do not specify in the provided excerpts the study’s methodology, time frame, or the precise countries or types of incidents driving the change. The reports emphasize that the findings point to a worsening security situation for education worldwide and underscore the need for attention to safeguarding schools, students, and education personnel.
