Punjab Chief Minister has launched the Honhar Scholarship Programme, which will cover educational expenses for 30,000 students annually. The programme aims to benefit 120,000 students over four years, with the Punjab government covering all of their educational costs. However, a critic suggests that students should be required to contribute 25% towards their own expenses, rather than relying solely on government funding.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1265059-share-expensesThe Japanese education ministry has approved a 25-year plan to enhance research capabilities at Tohoku University in Miyagi Prefecture, with an initial ¥15.4 billion subsidy provided for the first year of the program. The university is the first recipient under a new state initiative, and the ministry will select additional universities as recipients in stages through a two-round selection process that began on Tuesday with a May 16 deadline.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/24/japan/tohoku-univ-new-research-funds/Indiana lawmakers are considering raising state funding for education to reduce the need for local school districts to levy property taxes. This move is in response to concerns about the impact of increased state aid on local government agencies like school districts, which currently supplement state aid with property taxes. The proposal has been met with support from Democratic lawmakers, who argue that appropriating more state dollars will alleviate the burden on local governments and families. Additionally, there are concerns about funding for child care and pre-K programs, as the end of federal COVID-19 aid could leave over 25,000 families without funding unless the state supplements it. The Indiana Child Care Development Fund and On My Way Pre-K vouchers currently have a waitlist and require an additional $140 million allocation to support enrolled families.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2024/12/23/education-issues-to-watch-in-2025-legislative-session/Sindh's Local Government Minister emphasized the importance of supporting charities like the Green Crescent Trust (GCT), which has established 170 schools in remote areas of Sindh, enrolling over 32,800 students from underprivileged families. He urged donors to continue supporting the GCT's efforts to enroll out-of-school children and increase the number of schools to tackle illiteracy. The Minister highlighted that education is key to economic prosperity, citing his own family's experience where a generational shift in prioritizing education helped overcome financial hardships. He encouraged orphaned students to pursue their education wholeheartedly, noting that GCT graduates could become future leaders in fields such as science, economics, technology, and public service.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40339010/sindh-minister-explains-how-accelerated-progress-can-be-possibleWestern Australia's public education system has undergone significant changes this year, with a major $1.6 billion investment in funding for public schools. Education Minister Tony Buti notes that this is the largest milestone of the year, as it brings public schools up to 100 per cent of the Schooling Resource Standard, making Western Australia the first state to achieve this under an agreement with the federal government. Additionally, a review of post-secondary school pathways has been conducted, which aims to address the outdated system that was established in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The review seeks to cater to the diverse student population of schools today, although it has faced criticism from various stakeholders, including unions, parents, and teachers.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/from-complex-needs-to-career-pathways-wa-public-schools-biggest-changes-in-2024-20241220-p5kzxe.htmlThe Education Cannot Wait (ECW) initiative is calling on public and private sector donors to provide additional support to reach more vulnerable children and youth. The organization, which aims to improve education in crisis-affected countries, has made an urgent appeal for funding to expand its services. Those interested can follow the initiative's progress on Twitter at @EduCannotWait or visit their website at www.educationcannotwait.org.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/education-cannot-wait-announces-us20-million-multi-year-resilience-programme-catalytic-grant-in-chad-total-ecw-funding-in-chad-tops-us61-million-302336778.htmlThe Education Cannot Wait initiative has announced a $20 million catalytic funding to support a multi-year resilience program in Chad, bringing the total ECW funding in the country to over $61 million. The additional funding will be provided by UNICEF in partnership with local and international partners to address the growing needs of 3.2 million out-of-school children in Chad, one of the poorest countries in the world. The funding aims to support education programs for millions of students whose educational paths have been disrupted by forced displacement, conflicts between communities, climate change, and other issues.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ecw-anuncia-una-subvencion-de-20-millones-de-dolares-para-un-programa-plurianual-de-resiliencia-en-chad-302337375.htmlThe United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed its gratitude to Education Cannot Wait for their unwavering support in providing education to children affected by complex crises in Chad. The second phase of the Resilience Program aims to ensure inclusive and quality education, particularly in the Ouaddaï and Logone Oriental provinces. The program will benefit 66,600 children, including over 40% who are refugees. It will also train 1,500 teachers on conflict reduction, psychosocial support, and mental health, as well as improve birth registration, inclusion of vulnerable girls, and tailored educational pathways for children with disabilities.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/education-sans-delai-annonce-une-subvention-a-effet-catalyseur-de-20-millions-de-dollars-pour-un-programme-pluriannuel-de-resilience-au-tchad-le-financement-total-deducation-sans-delai-dans-ce-pays-depasse-les-61-millions-de-dol-302336822.htmlThe American Water Charitable Foundation awarded three nonprofit educational institutions in Pennsylvania a total of $75,000 in Workforce Readiness Grants to support workforce development and education programs. The grantees include Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and Western Area Career and Technology Center. The funding will be used for various purposes such as purchasing equipment, enhancing curriculum, providing scholarships, and purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE). This initiative is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on career readiness, financial literacy, positive youth development, and life skills training.
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