A recent initiative by The Star's Newspaper-in-Education team encourages people to focus on communication rather than fluency in English. Gloria, a student from Selangor, is part of the BRATs Young Journalist Programme, which promotes a culture where individuals feel safe making mistakes and learning from them. The programme aims to prioritize effort and progress over perfection, allowing participants to improve through practice and interaction.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2025/04/20/no-shame-in-broken-englishUS President Donald Trump's antisemitism task force informed Harvard University that a letter of demands was sent without authorization, according to The New York Times. The letter, from acting general counsel Sean Keveney at the US Department of Health and Human Services, included demands on hiring, admissions, and curriculum, sparking a legal battle between the university and the White House.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3307191/trump-officials-say-harvard-letter-sparked-legal-battle-was-sent-mistake-report?module=top_story&pgtype=section#commentsHomeschooling families in Illinois protested against a proposed legislation requiring annual registration of intrusive information, arguing it was government overreach. State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, one of the bill's cosponsors, acknowledged concerns about potential abuse and neglect, but emphasized the need for protection and education. Despite missing a procedural deadline, Costa Howard has requested an extension to make further changes. The bill aims to ensure homeschooling students receive an education while preventing them from falling through the cracks. Some families support the bill, citing concerns from tutors and co-op members, while others have received death threats over the proposed legislation.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250419/news/lombard-mom-among-thousands-of-parents-who-oppose-proposed-homeschool-legislation/Students in India are demanding changes to their education system, specifically related to engineering courses. They want the cancellation of a controversial appointment made in 2021 for craft instructors, an end to open-age admission for the Diploma in Engineering course, and a legal requirement to reserve positions for diploma engineers equivalent to sub-assistant engineer roles. The students also seek stricter hiring policies, prohibiting non-technical educational background holders from being appointed. Furthermore, they are advocating for the creation of a separate "Ministry of Technical and Higher Education", a "Technical Education Reform Commission", and the establishment of a high-quality technical university.
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/6-point-demand-polytechnic-students-holding-peaceful-rallies-nationwide-1120581Principals, school owners, and experts from public and private schools across Sindh have expressed concerns about artificial intelligence becoming a challenge for the education system in Third World countries. A one-day convention on AI and its impact was held in Karachi, where over 400 principals shared their views. Muhammad Shabbir Jafar, head of Direction Education Network and Depth Publications, emphasized the need to update the outdated education system with modern education and technology to keep pace with the evolving world.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1303230-ai-a-challenge-for-old-education-system-in-third-world-countriesAdil Nawaz Afridi and Naseer Abbas emphasized the importance of education for a safer future. Despite past challenges due to insecurity and displacement, which led some children to drop out of school, efforts by teachers, civil administration, and community members have shown promise in increasing access to education. An awareness walk was held with the message "education is a right no child should be denied," highlighting the need for continued support to surpass the target of 15,000 admissions.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1303124-officials-say-61-000-children-out-of-schools-in-khyberThe Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is considering legal reforms to address the misuse of artificial intelligence in schools, particularly its potential harm to minors. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri plans an internal brainstorming session with relevant ministries and stakeholders to explore preventive measures. The ministry aims to enhance digital literacy among students and educators to ensure responsible AI use, while also addressing the need for enhanced digital outreach in rural communities. A recent incident involving the misuse of AI technology to edit and distribute images of former secondary school students in Johor has raised public alarm, with 38 victims identified, including some as young as 13.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/04/19/womens-ministry-mulls-legal-reforms-after-ai-misuse-involving-schoolchildren-as-young-as-13-says-nancy/173729Minister reviews the execution of drinking water projects in Chidambaram, while Formula One driver Max Verstappen starts on pole for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix alongside Oscar Piastri. In Odisha, a proposal has been approved for another battalion of the Odisha Industrial Security Force. The renovation of Valluvar Kottam is nearing completion. A person accused in a murder case involving a father-son duo in riot-hit Murshidabad has been held. Three students from Coimbatore won a challenge at Monash University, and their story was featured. The first look of Soori's upcoming film 'Mandaadi' promises an exciting 'game of ropes'. Heavy rain in J&K's Ramban resulted in three deaths and over 100 rescues. Two people were duped of ₹77.6 lakh in a medical college admission fraud, leading to six being booked. The box office collection for Ajith Kumar-starrer 'Good Bad Ugly' is expected to cross ₹250 crore worldwide.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/minister-reviews-execution-of-drinking-water-projects-in-chidambaram/article69470582.eceHarvard University received a letter from the Trump administration on April 11 outlining far-reaching demands that would give the government control over hiring, admissions and instruction. The university rejected these demands, leading to the freezing of $2.3 billion in funding and threats to strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status and revoke foreign student enrollment.
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