A recent study in Varna highlights the benefits of balancing technology use with traditional teaching methods in educational settings. By implementing restrictions on mobile devices, teachers at a local school reported improved student focus and increased social interaction among pupils. The approach has sparked debate about the optimal level of digital integration in classrooms, as educators weigh the potential benefits against the risks of distraction and decreased engagement.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/bulgaria/960545-uchilishte-vav-varna-naloji-totalna-zabrana-za-mobilnite-telefoniViolence among primary school pupils is on the rise, with a 40% increase in exclusions for physical assault between autumn 2022 and 2023. In total, 25,724 suspensions and expulsions were recorded, including 15,283 assaults against adults and 10,441 against other children. The NASUWT teaching union's general secretary, Dr Patrick Roach, attributes the increase to the pandemic, stating that schools often fail to effectively address serious assaults on teachers. The National Education Union's assistant general secretary, Rosamund McNeil, blames chronic underfunding for larger class sizes and a loss of experienced teachers and pastoral posts, creating an environment conducive to behavioural issues.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14552005/Children-young-five-attacking-teachers.htmlCebu Technological University has partnered with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to offer college education to 27 persons deprived of liberty in Cebu, marking a historic first for the Visayas region.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/31/regions/pdls-given-chance-to-finish-education/2082802Electronics and IT minister Nara Lokesh has congratulated C. Raghunatha Reddy, a differently-abled student who launched an AI startup, inspiring others with his achievement. Raghunatha Reddy secured a seat at NIT Calicut after Lokesh intervened as minister in July last year, when several other differently abled students also secured seats in prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/lokesh-lauds-differently-abled-students-ai-startup-1869891Philippine Normal University officials attended the third part of the Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies International Deans' Course (IDC) Southeast Asia 2024/2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam, sponsored by DAAD, HRK, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, and the Centre for Higher Education.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/31/campus-press/pnu-officials-join-international-deans-course-in-vietnam/2082879Mediaplanet has created a campaign to promote investing in arts education, featuring notable supporters such as Kristin Chenoweth and Lang Lang. The campaign is supported by various organizations including the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, National Association for Music Education, and Americans for the Arts. The print component will be available at upcoming conferences, while digital content can be accessed on Mediaplanet's website.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kristin-chenoweth-and-mediaplanet-empower-the-future-through-arts-education-302411057.htmlThe US government is targeting Indian students who share social media posts deemed anti-national, following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement to revoke several international students' visas for such activities. According to the Open Doors report, there are approximately 3.31 lakh (330,000) Indian students studying in the US in 2023-24, and this number may have increased to over 300 due to the recent diktat.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-cracks-down-on-international-students-hundreds-asked-self-deport-over-campus-activism-8038809#pfrom=home-ndtv_topstoriesThe event aims to provide a safe space for fathers with children who have developmental or intellectual disabilities to connect through shared experiences and access education and services. The Vanguard School, an organization specializing in autism and other learning/behavioral disabilities, is hosting the event, recognizing that parents often face a significant "giant learning curve" upon receiving a diagnosis, overwhelming them with information they must process.
https://whyy.org/articles/autism-fathers-conference-chop-support-parents/The Indian school board has advised schools to adopt flexible and contextual teaching strategies that integrate experiential learning, competency-based assessments, and interdisciplinary approaches to cater to diverse student needs. The National Curriculum Framework-2023 recommendations are to be followed, with the detailed syllabus available on the CBSE website (cbseacademic.nic.in).
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