Secretary of Education Linda McMahon expressed disappointment over the ongoing safety concerns for Jewish students at elite US campuses, where anti-Semitic incidents have disrupted campus life for over a year. She emphasized that taxpayer-funded government investments in colleges and universities come with the expectation of strict adherence to federal anti-discrimination laws.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/03/11/Department-Education-warning-anti-Semitic-Trump/9331741699744/The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training plans to expand its initiative by adding 130 information and computer technology labs to public schools in Islamabad over the next two months, aiming to equip students with essential digital skills and bridge the digital divide between rural and urban areas.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1290671-130-it-labs-at-public-schools-on-the-anvilThe Federal Directorate of Education in Islamabad has announced registration for admissions to model schools and colleges starting from March 17, 2024, for the academic session 2025-26. The selected institutions will offer a free Pink Bus Service, lunch programme, and smart classrooms. A new curriculum focusing on coding, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship will be introduced, with support from experts at NUST, NUML, and Space Technology Institute. Registration forms for Early Childhood Education (ECE-I) and primary levels will be available until March 28, with interviews starting on the same day. Admission tests for ECE-II/Prep and class 1 will take place in April, while classes will begin on April 17.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1290673-fde-announces-registration-for-school-college-enrolmentsThe Pakistani government plans to build "people's schools" by collaborating with multiple ministries, including Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Primary and Secondary Education, and Public Works Ministries, under the guidance of Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/347829/prabowo-summons-ministers-to-discuss-free-schools-program?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightPennsylvania offers top-notch trade schools for various fields like healthcare and technology, providing hands-on training and flexible programs that cater to individual needs, helping students achieve their career goals through reputable institutions such as those in the state's skilled trades sector.
https://nerdbot.com/2025/03/11/how-to-choose-the-right-trade-school-in-pennsylvania-for-your-career-goals/Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged Tamil Nadu not to hinder students' aspirations, citing a "deep shift" towards English-medium schools as evidence of changing preferences. He defended the three-language formula in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which promotes learning in mother tongue up to Class 5. The minister pointed out that enrollment in Tamil-medium schools has dropped while English-medium schools have seen an increase in recent years.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dont-stand-in-the-way-of-aspirations-of-students-dharmendra-pradhan-tells-tamil-nadu-government/article69318539.eceThe South Carolina Department of Education has selected LearnPlatform by Instructure as a recipient of the 2024 South Carolina Innovation Grant to assess digital tools' impact on student outcomes. The grant provides insights into edtech tool usage and impact at no additional cost, allowing all 85 K-12 school districts to evaluate and maximize educational technology investments. This will help administrators make informed decisions about which tools are effective and secure for students, without adding administrative burdens. Instructure's LearnPlatform will provide actionable insights, enabling districts to prioritize investments in impactful tools and optimize spending.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/south-carolina-department-of-education-selects-learnplatform-by-instructure-to-provide-local-districts-with-actionable-data-on-digital-tools-302398746.htmlTeach For India employs structured training, ongoing support, and collaboration to ensure effective implementation of its curriculum, India & I. Teachers receive initial training on curriculum objectives and pedagogy, followed by regular check-ins, classroom observations, and collaborative brainstorming sessions. The organization also uses a data-driven approach, with regular assessments and reflections to monitor student progress and refine teaching strategies. To assess impact, Teach For India uses the Student Assessment Form, Teacher Reflection Survey, and qualitative insights from student interviews, focusing on 21st Century Skills and Constitutional Values.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/education/shaheen-mistri-teach-for-india-founder-ceo-1866227A YouGov survey of 500 primary school teachers found that nearly half of them believe up to one in five children are behind their age level in speaking, with the home environment being a major contributor to this issue. The main reasons cited were increased screen time and a decline in conversation at home. Experts like Martin Galway from the National Literacy Trust attribute this decline to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, cost-of-living crisis, and funding cuts for early years services on children's language skills, which are crucial for their literacy development and future success.
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