The literacy rate among Muslims in India is 79.5%, compared to 80.9% for other religions, according to the Annual Report of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24. Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the government has adopted a strategy to develop minority communities with a focus on educational empowerment and infrastructure development. The literacy rate among Muslims has increased by 9.4 percentage points over the past three decades, from 59.1% in 2001 to 68.5% in 2011.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/literacy-rate-among-muslims-795-per-cent-other-religions-809-minority-affairs-ministry/The eighth All India School Education Survey (AISES) found that while a majority of schools in India teach their mother tongue as the medium of instruction, this number has been declining over the years. In rural areas, 87.56% of schools use their mother tongue, compared to 80.99% in urban areas. The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) encourages bilingualism, with a focus on the mother tongue, and recommends teaching English alongside it. The policy also promotes the inclusion of classical languages such as Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and others, and provides for high-quality textbooks in regional languages to promote learning in the mother tongue. Foreign languages like Korean, Japanese, Thai, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian will be introduced at the secondary level, with students having an option to choose one Indian language and one foreign language from Class 11 onwards.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/what-does-nep-2020-state-about-languages-explained/article69310722.eceIndiana's public school districts are facing potential losses of complexity funding for low-income students in the next two-year budget due to issues with student counting. The state's largest districts will lose $521,000 in complexity funding, while a sister school will receive a 34% increase in foundation funding from $7 million to $9.3 million in 2026.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/03/10/virtual-school-funding-could-rise-in-new-state-budget/Indonesia's economic stagnation and pervasive corruption are driving thousands of young people, including private tutor Patricia, to seek jobs abroad. The hashtag "#Let'sJustEscapeForNow" has gained traction on social media, with over 65 million mentions, as students protest against government budget cuts and a lack of opportunities. Many, like tech worker Chyntia Utami, feel forced to leave due to poor living standards in Jakarta and limited job prospects. Some, like Randy Christian Saputra, are taking manual labor jobs abroad, while others, like software engineer Favian Amrullah, are seeking better-paying jobs in Europe. Experts say social media has given Indonesians a platform to express their concerns, but pro-Prabowo influencers have spread disinformation to undermine the protests.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/03/10/exhausted-and-hopeless-more-indonesians-seek-escape-as-anger-over-quality-of-life-economy-grows/169154Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has confirmed that the progress report for establishing Eregi University College is on track, aiming to expand access to tertiary education in Ikolomani and Kakamega County. The institution, established by the Catholic Mill Hill Fathers in 1949, will be upgraded from a teachers' training college into a fully-fledged university as part of a national government collaboration. A task force has recommended this upgrade, citing adequate facilities including land, classrooms, labs, and staff quarters.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/western/2025-03-10-eregi-ttc-to-become-a-fully-fledged-universityDMK MP Kanimozhi has filed a privilege motion against Union Education Minister Dharamendra Pradhan, accusing him of misleading Parliament on Tamil Nadu's stance on the PM Shri scheme. She denied claims of a U-turn by the state government and MPs, specifically mentioning that the Tamil Nadu government initially agreed to sign an MoU for the scheme but later took no action.
https://indiatoday.in/india/tamil-nadu/story/kanimozhi-moves-privilege-motion-against-union-education-minister-pradhan-over-misleading-remarks-on-tamil-nadus-pm-shri-stance-2691730-2025-03-10Malaysia's Youth Parliament is expected to take place in the first quarter of next year, with a focus on increasing accessibility for rural youth. The Education Ministry has agreed to partner with Parliament on the Sekolah Parlimen programme, which will allow head boys and girls from rural areas to visit the parliament building. This initiative aims to give them an idea of what Parliament is about. The government also plans to revive national service (PLKN 3.0) to produce more youth leaders, with the goal of having at least one per cent of every 100,000 youth trained annually.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/03/10/giving-youth-a-taste-of-the-mp-lifeA pilot program at Mark Twain Middle School in Alexandria, Virginia, has banned phones for over 1,000 students as part of a trial to boost learning. The ban, which requires students to place their devices in a magnetic pouch during school hours, has been met with skepticism from some students and parents, including 12-year-old Hayden Jones, who hopes the restriction will be lifted by the time he starts eighth grade. Despite initial concerns, principal Matthew Mough reports that most students follow the rules, citing reduced classroom distractions, cyberbullying, and instances of skipping lessons. However, critics argue that educating children about digital risks is more effective than prohibition, with advocacy groups like the Phone-Free Schools Movement backing full-scale phone bans.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/03/10/debate-over-phone-bans-in-us-schools-boosting-focus-or-ignoring-digital-realities/169088The National University of Science and Technology "Politehnica" Bucharest is launching a project to develop advanced research infrastructures with partners from six universities and eight private companies, aiming to attract top researchers and train AI specialists to facilitate technological transfer and practical application in the economy.
https://www.romania-insider.com/romania-projects-research-nuclear-energy-artificial-intelligence-2025