The Australian government's free TAFE program has seen significant enrollment numbers, with 170,000 young people and 124,000 on Job Seeker allowance participating. Women account for over 60% of the available places, while 30,000 Aboriginal Australians are also enrolled. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the initiative, stating it provides Australians with a chance to expand their potential and opportunities.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14610979/Peter-Dutton-TAFE-Anthony-Albanese.htmlA recent event, "Get Active for Education," was held at American University of Sharjah (AUS) with the support of several major sponsors including Alef Group and Crescent Petroleum. The event aimed to promote educational access and empower students from diverse backgrounds. Key supporters include Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum, who emphasized the importance of connecting students with industry professionals to prepare them for the future workforce. Abdulmunam Mohamed Lootah, CEO of Najm Suhail Investment, also participated, highlighting his company's mission to fund education through every purchase and support scholarships. The event featured a limited-edition t-shirt sponsorship by KnoWear, with proceeds going towards the Pay It Forward scholarship fund, and a raffle draw powered by Samsung.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/04/14/sheikha-bodour-joins-get-active-for-education-at-aus-to-support-scholarshipsThe European Commission's External Investment Plan (ECW) has partnered with organizations such as Save the Children, UNICEF, and Mercy Corps to provide over 130,000 children in Sudan and neighboring countries with safe learning environments. The ECW has approved a new tranche of investments totaling US$30 million for the Regional Refugee Response Plan, which includes funding from the UK. However, only 7.4% of the required US$108 million for education has been mobilized so far, leaving a significant gap in humanitarian funding for this critical sector.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/education-under-fire-we-must-invest-in-education-for-children-living-on-the-frontlines-of-the-conflict-in-sudan-302428291.htmlElections Canada is setting up polling stations at post-secondary schools nationwide, aiming to engage students who tend to have lower voter turnout in federal elections. This effort targets young adults, a demographic often overlooked in electoral campaigns.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11131390/post-secondary-polling-stations-canadian-students-vote/Government colleges in Madhya Pradesh have been transformed into empty institutions with few students and faculty members. The state has seen a surge in the number of new colleges opened under pressure from political representatives, often without academic demand. Many of these colleges struggle to provide basic infrastructure, such as water and heat, and some classrooms resemble workshops rather than learning spaces. Despite having 17 faculty members, only five or six students attend classes at Phanda College, where enrollment is just 17 across two classes. The government's decision to open colleges in constituencies of ruling party leaders has been criticized by opposition parties, who accuse the government of using education as an electoral ploy.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/government-colleges-mushroom-in-madhya-pradesh-with-more-staff-than-students-8166933#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe European Public Service Commission (EPSO) is transitioning to a new IT tool and has started using AI to aid in the development of test questions, according to spokesperson Balazs Ujvari. This move comes after thousands of people had their tests put on hold in 2023 due to concerns that conducting exams only in English could lead to legal issues.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-commission-parliament-botches-entry-exam-eurocrats-to-resit/A new program at Samuel Fels High School in Philadelphia aims to improve graduation rates by focusing on ninth-grade students and their relationships with teachers or advisors, led by Assistant Principal Amanda Mahoney.
https://whyy.org/articles/ninth-grade-on-track-philadelphia-schools-graduation/Generative AI is transforming the way students learn computing and engineering by providing tools to generate code, design solutions, and optimize problem-solving approaches. However, this technology also poses challenges, such as ensuring fairness and transparency in decision-making processes, addressing potential biases in generated content, and developing effective methods for educators to integrate generative AI into their curricula without overwhelming students with new concepts.
https://www.ipohecho.com.my/2025/04/14/generative-ai-in-computing-and-engineering-boon-or-bane/The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD) is supporting local student Mallick's academic pursuits, including math and debate. The district hosts boot camps to prepare students for the SAT, offering juniors a free testing opportunity on campus in March.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/grapevine-high-school-piyush-mallick-perfect-sat-act/287-4a33b26a-f257-44dd-ac67-f70e2fbc205d