US Education Secretary Janet McMahon has assured that dismantling the Department of Education will not affect programs for special needs education, citing Congress' control over funding. She emphasized that Title I IDEA funding will continue to be appropriated by Congress and will not decrease.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/education/mcmahon-says-efforts-to-shut-down-dept-of-education-are-moving-in-a-very-good-directionPakistan's federal minister emphasized the government's commitment to digital progress under Prime Minister "Digital Pakistan" vision. Strategic partnerships with Japan were highlighted as crucial for transforming the country's tech landscape and empowering youth with future-ready skills. Discussions focused on human resource development, artificial intelligence, digital education, training, and expanding employment opportunities for Pakistani youth. Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi assured full Japanese support in advancing education and technology in Pakistan, expressing his country's willingness to contribute to Pakistan's journey towards becoming a digitally empowered nation.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40357030/fields-of-technology-digital-economy-pakistan-japan-agree-to-enhance-cooperationThe Directorate of Education has directed Sarvodaya schools to maintain a class strength of 40 students in pre-primary and primary sections. Seats for absent students will only be considered vacant if proof of admission to another school is provided, except for those who have been absent since the last academic year and cannot be traced. Priority will be given to students transferring from other Sarvodaya schools. Eligible children can apply within a 1-kilometre radius or up to 3 kilometres if no school is available nearby.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/sarvodaya-vidyalaya-admission-2025-registration-begins-for-delhi-schools-know-guidelines-8135497#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe Readability Score Calculator is a tool used to measure the ease of reading written content by calculating various readability indices such as Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and others. The Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease score, for instance, assesses how easy or difficult text is to read, with higher scores indicating easier readability. A study by the US Department of Education found that a score above 60 indicates good readability, while scores below 30 indicate poor readability. The tool also provides grade level equivalents, such as Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, which estimates the age group for which the content is most suitable.
https://martech.zone/content-writing-tools/King's University College in New Delhi, Canada's top-ranking academic institution, has announced the King's International Student Award, a financial support initiative for eligible Indian students starting their study abroad journey from 2023 onwards. The award, worth up to USD 32,000 Canadian dollars, aims to attract and support Indian students to pursue higher education in Canada.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/kingss-university-college-announces-special-financial-assistance-for-indian-students/The education minister emphasized the need to improve educational infrastructure, qualified science teachers, and address unique needs of rural schools. She expressed commitment to enhancing opportunities for rural students, bridging the gap between urban and rural education, and ensuring better services and facilities. The ministry aims to provide equitable opportunities for rural area students to thrive academically.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1299744-rural-areas-to-get-better-academic-facilitiesPakistan's Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications has drafted a National AI Policy 2024 aimed at integrating AI into national curricula, offering fiscal incentives to startups and small/medium enterprises. The policy seeks to bridge the digital divide by providing affordable technology solutions and investing in reliable digital infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. To fully harness AI's benefits, Pakistan must also address its education and employment challenges, which are exacerbated by AI automation.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1299714-ai-a-governance-priorityThe UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has committed to launching an investment vehicle to raise $60 million by 2026 through its AT2030 program. UNICEF aims to allocate 10% of its annual budget for children with disabilities by 2030, expanding data collection and inclusive education in 50 countries. The International Disability Alliance pledged to strengthen outpatient departments in over 100 countries, launching leadership programs for 80 young people with disabilities, and partnering with the UN Global Disability Fund to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 50 countries.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1995196/2025-global-disability-summit-800-commitments-made-to-improve-disability-accessibilityIn the Czech Republic, a significant gap exists between native-born and foreign students in ninth grade, with nearly all Czech students expected to make the transition but many foreign-born students facing unequal access to test prep, language barriers, and lack of systemic support. According to META's statistics, 8,542 refugees from Ukraine are among the total 20,809 foreign students, yet only 3,708 participate in language preparation, leaving them with limited choices that don't reflect their true interests or potential.
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