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.htmlThe Digital Information and Communications Technology (DICT) project has made a significant impact on a community in Singapore, providing maritime training to keep pace with emerging technology. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that even isolated communities can adapt to the digital age.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/03/31/the-philippines-free-wi-fi-initiative-bridging-the-digital-divide/Sonia Gandhi has criticized the BJP-led central government for unilaterally implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 without consulting state governments, alleging it centralizes control, promotes commercialization, and undermines federalism. The policy, introduced by the Centre, prioritizes political objectives over educational welfare, according to Gandhi.
https://indiatoday.in/india/story/sonia-gandhi-education-policy-nep-implementation-tamil-nadu-dmk-bjp-2701500-2025-03-31Sonia Gandhi has criticized the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accusing the Centre of pushing "centralisation, commercialisation, and communalisation" through the policy. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rejected her claims as baseless, calling the NEP a bold and inclusive reform. Gandhi's critique comes amid opposition from some states to certain aspects of the policy, which the Centre is trying to implement uniformly across the country.
https://www.news18.com/india/nep-2020-hides-true-motives-of-government-sonia-gandhi-launches-scathing-attack-on-centre-9281483.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.htmlSt. Petersburg College, Florida's first two-year college founded in 1927, has been delivering online bachelor's degree programs for over 20 years to accommodate the needs of Tampa Bay residents. The college invests in faculty and staff professional development and online support tools to ensure student success. With a career-focused curriculum created with industry input, SPC offers over 200 degrees, certificates, and transfer programs, as well as workforce certifications, to prepare students for in-demand jobs.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spcs-online-bachelors-programs-ranked-best-in-tampa-bay-by-us-news--world-report-302415560.htmlThe Elgin Area School District U-46 is moving forward with design work on several projects, including a new elementary school in Elgin, the conversion of Illinois Park School to an elementary building, and major renovations at Glenbrook Elementary in Streamwood and Century Oaks Elementary in Elgin. The district has closed two schools over the past couple of years and plans to close three more, reducing its total number of elementary schools from 38 to 35 by the 2026-2027 school year. Some historic schools, such as Lowrie, Washington, and McKinley, will be closed, with students reassigned to other buildings. The district is driven by declining enrollment, which has lost an average of 500 students per year due to lower birth rates, currently standing at around 34,000 students.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250330/news/u-46-breaks-ground-on-school-addition-more-spring-construction-projects-planned/Ursel 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/