New Jersey's vocational-technical school districts are gathering input from various stakeholders to determine how to spend a significant amount of money. Officials have spoken with employers, students, and parents to understand the current state of affairs, as stated by Jackie Burke, executive director of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools.
https://whyy.org/articles/new-jersey-vocational-technical-school-upgrades/Savvas Learning Company offers tools to help teachers create engaging lesson plans and activities that cater to individual student needs, using its award-winning instructional materials and assessment tools in over 90% of US public school districts and more than 125 countries.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/virginia-board-of-education-approves-savvas-learning-companys-full-line-of-math-programs-for-k-12-classrooms-302415744.htmlSt. Petersburg College has received re-designation from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security, recognizing its rigorous program in cyber defense as a viable solution to address America's critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals. The college, founded in 1927, offers over 200 degrees and certifications, with a career-focused curriculum created in collaboration with industry experts. This achievement is seen as a significant step towards promoting higher education and workforce development in the field, particularly given the importance of Tampa Bay as a hub for defense contractors, which employ 175,000 people worth $20 billion.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spc-designated-a-national-center-of-academic-excellence-in-cyber-defense-302415559.htmlUrsel Murillo-Laureno, co-founder and CEO of EDFOLIO, has been driving innovation in education technology with her background in educational leadership. She previously served as principal of Bethany Baptist Academy in Iligan City, where she introduced a tablet-based digital learning program in 2015, laying the groundwork for her passion in edtech.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/01/tmt-newswire/edtech-startup-founder-ceo-takes-industry-to-next-level/2083180Vietnam's education authorities are being advised to develop tailored approaches for different educational stages to help students gain a solid understanding of intellectual property, enabling them to effectively apply their creativity and contribute to solving societal challenges. This effort aims to equip the next generation with the necessary tools to become successful innovators who can positively impact both the national and global economy.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/03/31/vietnam-understanding-intellectual-property-in-a-digital-world/Central New York will host its first-ever suicide prevention training for school staff, led by Vinny Lobdell, who spoke about his personal experience after his brother's passing 30 years ago, as part of efforts to equip educators with tools to support students facing mental health challenges.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/suicide-prevention-training-for-school-staff-set-for-syracuse-event#To excel in government exams, it's essential to leverage both online and offline resources. Practicing mock tests and solving previous years' question papers helps understand the exam pattern and improves accuracy. Strengthening general knowledge and current affairs is crucial as most exams include these sections. Effective learning strategies involve focusing on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization, managing time wisely during mock tests, staying motivated despite the lengthy selection process, and adopting a smart study approach to retain information better.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/webstories/10-tips-for-government-job-preparation-36934#pfrom=home-ndtv_webstoriesA hackathon judged by experts from IIT Kanpur and the NFRA saw many winning teams choose to share their innovations with the open-source community. The NFRA, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, is looking forward to future collaborations with student communities.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/nfra-and-iit-kanpur-host-hackathon-to-simplify-financial-statements-using-ai-2/Queensland's education department is rolling out plans to reduce red tape in schools, but principals are struggling with non-teaching tasks such as responding to emails from parents. The Australian Catholic University's survey found that over 2100 school leaders work more than 54 hours per week during the term, leading to burnout and a high intention to quit among 57.6% of principals in Queensland. The lack of support for schools, particularly in early intervention and behavior issues, is also causing despair among educators. New right to disconnect laws are exacerbating the issue, as principals report that they have less time to respond to emails despite not seeing an increase in volume.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/why-more-than-half-of-queensland-s-principals-want-to-quit-and-what-it-means-for-our-kids-20250326-p5lmoh.html