Two children's rights organizations, Child Rights Network Philippines and the Kalitawhan Network, have stated that 150 children killed during former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs should not be considered as collateral damage, but rather as victims of a flawed system that prioritizes the wealthy over the poor.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/29/news/national/children-killed-during-drug-war-not-collateral-damage/2082284The US education system is heavily reliant on federal government funding, which accounts for nearly half the revenue of some research universities. This dependence poses a crisis for institutions and the country as a whole, with school administrators and advocates warning about the impact on academic freedom. The nation's scientific and medical research capabilities are deeply intertwined with its universities, formed after World War II to foster national expertise and knowledge.
https://whyy.org/articles/trump-funding-research-cuts-penn-colleges/Philadelphia's district-run schools have seen a significant decline in enrollment, from 205,000 to around 120,000, due to charter proliferation and population decrease. The district is considering permanently closing schools for the first time since 2013. Girls High School, with notable alumnae, may be at risk of closure despite its community value, as emphasized by sophomore class president Brianni Carter, who appreciates the school's sense of "togetherness".
https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2025/03/27/girls-high-principal-recruits-students-to-revive-iconic-school/The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Federal Education has called for immediate action to grant regular status to educators with ten or more years of service, citing job security as crucial for strengthening Pakistan's education system. The committee expressed dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training's slow progress in regularizing long-serving contract teachers and lecturers. A sub-committee recommended overhauling Pakistan's education system, including implementing minimum wage guarantees for all educators, stricter oversight of university partnerships with NGOs, and establishing a centralized digital platform to address degree verifications. The committee also addressed specific institutional issues, such as the regularization of employees at the National Institute of Science and Technical Education and the establishment of the University of Applied Engineering and Emerging Technologies (UAEET).
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1296020-na-body-calls-for-regularising-long-serving-contract-teachers-lecturersCommand Education's Senior Mentors focus on meaningful mentorship and long-term investment in students' academic and personal growth, helping them create genuine and effective applications that appeal to top schools, rather than relying on checklists and superficial extracurriculars.
https://nypost.com/2025/03/27/lifestyle/top-students-are-getting-in-the-ivy-league-but-not-reach-schools/Tufts University student Ozturk was one of four authors of an op-ed that called for meaningful engagement with Israel-Palestine resolutions passed by the university's Student Senate in 2024, which was endorsed by 32 other Tufts graduate students.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/tufts-university-student-arrest-top-dems-want-answers-from-noem-rubio-ice-deeply-troubling-incidentBill Gates has stated that while AI job threats are real, certain professions such as energy professionals, biologists, and coders will remain safe for now. He believes humans will no longer be needed for most tasks over the next decade due to advancements in AI technology, following the introduction of OpenAI's ChatGPT model in 2022.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/amid-ai-job-threats-microsoft-founder-bill-gates-lists-3-professions-that-are-safe-2700381-2025-03-28A bill in Montana aims to strengthen the state's Indian Education for All program, which requires instruction on the history and culture of Native American tribes. The bill, HB 181, adds a requirement for regular consultation with Montana Tribal Nations, recognizing their expertise in guiding the implementation of the program. Supporters, including Alissa Snow from the Blackfeet Tribe, believe this will enhance accountability and ensure that Indigenous knowledge is accurately represented. The bill passed the Senate on a 29-20 vote before moving to the House, where it received no opposition during a hearing.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-legistlature/montana-bill-seeks-to-increase-transparency-in-indian-education-for-all-fundingIn Singapore, nearly eight in 10 job vacancies in 2024 do not prioritize academic qualifications as the main consideration, with 78.8% of job openings listing other factors such as experience and skills as primary considerations. This shift is more pronounced in professionals and managers, where employers are increasingly open to hiring under-qualified candidates for non-PMET roles, with over seven in 10 indicating willingness to do so. In contrast, roles like civil engineers, registered nurses, and accountants tend to prioritize academic qualifications. Employers who focus on skills-based hiring report better outcomes, including faster hiring processes and improved employee performance.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/more-employers-looking-beyond-academic-qualifications-nearly-8-10-vacancies-dont-require-them