Huma Chughtai, a Member of the National Assembly, emphasized the importance of political will in ensuring access to quality education in Pakistan. She proposed the adoption of a "Charter of Education" to build consensus on long-term education policies and urged the government to increase education financing to 4% of GDP from the current 1.9%. Harris Khalique, President of SAQE, highlighted that despite repeated commitments, the country's allocation for education remains low, accounting for only 11% of the global out-of-school children population. Muhammad Ali Kemal, Chief SDGs at the Planning Commission, suggested addressing leakages in education financing and ensuring universal child registration to acknowledge every child's rights. Dr Shahid Soroya, Director General of the Pakistan Institute of Education, noted that a National Education Policy Framework has been developed with provincial consensus to effectively devolve education policy planning to local levels.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1261019-govt-urged-to-scale-up-education-financing-to-4pc-of-gdpJob Point in Columbia celebrated the graduation of 51 students who completed vocational training programs. The organization provides trade skills and education for young adults who have dropped out of school or are facing challenges in completing their education. Graduates, such as Jannette Johnson and Ayumi Wardrip, credited Job Point with helping them achieve their goals despite personal setbacks. The organization's focus on providing a support network and job training has made a significant impact on the lives of its graduates, enabling them to pursue careers in fields like construction, accounting, and office technology.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/overcoming-struggles-job-point-grads-find-new-paths-in-construction-and-technology-fields#According to a statement made by an individual, corruption has a profoundly negative impact on the younger generation's ability to access essential aspects of their lives. This includes quality education, employment prospects, participation in public affairs, healthcare services, and other fundamental opportunities.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/337402/southeast-asian-parliaments-engage-youth-to-fight-corruption-seapac?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightThe Cabinet in Jordan has approved several initiatives aimed at improving education, infrastructure, and healthcare. Two new schools will be constructed in Irbid and Zarqa with funding from the Saudi Development Fund, prioritising local labour. Additionally, two German-funded projects were approved to digitise education and training, and modernise vocational training. The Cabinet also waived penalties for scholarship students who failed to apply for public sector jobs through the Civil Service Bureau. Furthermore, a German-funded wastewater management project was approved to improve sanitation and reduce environmental impact. A Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development project will rehabilitate critical roads and bridges in Amman, focusing on safety and infrastructure repair. New regulations were also passed for companies supplying Jordanian workers, requiring compliance with labour laws and quotas for workers with disabilities. The Cabinet also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with GAVI to boost the country's immunisation programme and introduce new vaccines.
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/cabinet-approves-reforms-enhance-education-infrastructure-public-servicesThe Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has been reformed through an ordinance that aims to strengthen its expertise in technology and curriculum development. The board's representation has been expanded to include professionals from emerging fields, including the chief executive officer of the Software Export Board, chairpersons of IT departments from NUST and NUTECH, and provincial education secretaries from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. This move is expected to bring in wider regional input in decision-making and performance. The ordinance also empowers FBISE to assist examination boards in other provinces, promote collaboration and standardization, and work with international and national boards to improve examination systems. Additionally, the board can now establish regional offices across Pakistan to make its services more accessible to students and educators.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40336778/president-promulgates-ordinance-to-amend-fbise-actState education officials in New York are seeking a $2 billion increase in state aid for the 2025-26 school year, as well as updates to Foundation Aid, according to a recent announcement at a Board of Regents meeting. This move is part of an effort to improve college and career readiness programs in Colorado, where district high schools have been testing new materials since August. Meanwhile, Philadelphia city leaders are pushing for a greater advisory role in the school closure process, with Mayor Cherelle Parker introducing a new intergovernmental committee to advise the school district during its "rightsizing" process.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2024/12/09/mayor-parker-city-leaders-want-larger-role-in-school-closure-process/The Punjab government has approved the establishment of an education authority to oversee curriculum, teacher training and performance evaluation in the province. The authority will be established as part of a review of the School Management Council Policy 2024. In a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat was also present. The government has directed the education department to devise a plan to provide missing facilities in government schools and to utilise interns until permanent teachers are recruited to address teacher shortages. The cabinet committee also approved the Punjab Medical and Health Institutions (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 and the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research Act 2024, which will establish a cancer treatment and research institute modelled after the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40336722/punjab-govt-approves-establishment-of-education-authorityStudents from government schools in Pakistan participated in an anti-corruption competition on Sunday. They emphasized the negative impact of corruption on the country's economic development and the well-being of its people, highlighting the importance of promoting self-accountability and collective efforts to eradicate it. In a declamation contest, Hamza Ali Abbas and Muhammad Jibran from Government Shaheed Muhammad Ghassan Khan Centennial Model High School took first and third place respectively, while Muhammad Asif from Government High School No. 2 secured an unspecified position.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1259613-declamation-contest-heldUniversal Technical Institute faces a significant risk due to the evolving regulatory landscape in postsecondary education, particularly with changes in U.S. federal political leadership following elections. This uncertainty may lead to new or altered legislation, appropriations, or enforcement actions affecting the institution's accreditation, operational authorizations, and financial assistance programs. As a result, Universal Technical Institute must remain vigilant and adaptable to maintain compliance and ensure sustainable operations.
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