Indonesia's inclusive schools saw a 29% increase in accommodating children with disabilities between 2020 and 2021, but these students still face lower attendance and completion rates compared to their non-disabled peers.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/354541/minister-outlines-2-challenges-to-inclusive-education?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsThe Israeli government's plan to close main schools in east Jerusalem has sparked concerns among parents, teachers, and administrators, who fear it will force children to navigate crowded and hazardous checkpoints daily without proper permits. The decision was made after the ministry discovered that some schools were operating without a license. A recent visit to one of these schools witnessed Israeli police using tear gas on a group of boys playing outside, causing children to cough, drool, and cover their eyes as they fled in distress.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/israel-closes-6-un-schools-in-annexed-east-jerusalem-208953A school district in California is investigating reports of students intentionally setting fires using Chromebooks, amid concerns that it may be linked to a recent social media trend. The incident occurred at a high school in the Los Angeles area, where multiple fires were reported on campus. Authorities are reviewing footage and interviewing students to determine if the incidents are connected to a larger trend of people intentionally causing fires with laptops, including Chromebooks.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/burning-laptop-thrown-out-window-southington-high-school/3560879/Malaysia's Minister Saifuddin has announced an update to the country's foreign worker policy, requiring employers to be present at international exit points for registration purposes. The new rule aims to improve compliance and follows international best practices adopted by developed countries. Employers who fail to comply may face restrictions on future quota applications. The updated policy also allows foreign workers to switch employment across different sectors, benefiting both employers and workers.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/05/08/new-rule-requires-malaysian-employers-to-escort-foreign-workers-out-or-risk-losing-hiring-quotas/176060A new tertiary education system is being introduced, allowing individuals with various educational backgrounds to pursue an undergraduate degree. This includes high school graduates, senior high school graduates, post-secondary technical-vocational graduates, and college undergraduates. Working professionals who couldn't complete or advance their education can also enroll. Additionally, those who have already earned a bachelor's degree may opt for special graduate programs without traditional schooling.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/09/legal-advice/earning-college-degree-without-going-through-traditional-schooling-methods/2108846Pakistan's lack of accessible infrastructure is exacerbating poverty, isolation, and despair among disabled citizens. The absence of low-floor buses, ramps, overpasses with lifts, and inclusive planning sends a message that disabled Pakistanis do not matter in a country where mobility is crucial for opportunity. Tania Shahjahan emphasizes the need for Pakistan to honor its commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by prioritizing accessibility.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1309324-silent-exclusionA data breach has been reported at PowerSchool, affecting school boards in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Canada's privacy commissioner had previously stated that an investigation was underway, with the company cooperating to address the issue.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11170144/powerschool-data-breach-school-boards-ransom-demands/The Punjab government has closed all educational institutions across the province until May 11 due to regional tensions and drone incursions from India. Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat cited national security concerns for the two-day closure, which will resume on May 12. The decision comes amid heightened instability following a series of drone strikes allegedly carried out by India, with at least 25 drones downed in Pakistan, including Israeli-made Harop loitering munitions recovered from Lahore and other areas.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40361700/punjab-schools-to-remain-closed-till-may-11-amid-indian-aggressionQWERKY AI is launching a beta version of its chat app, offering both free and Pro tiers with varying daily token limits and priority access to new features. The company, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, aims to create practical AI tools for real-world use, focusing on enhancing human intelligence rather than replacing it. Led by tech entrepreneurs with over a decade of experience, QWERKY is developing an AI platform for knowledge workers, creatives, and small businesses.
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