The skills gap remains the primary obstacle to future-proofing business operations, with 63 percent of employers identifying it as such. According to projections, by 2030, 59 out of 100 workers will need to undergo reskilling or upskilling to meet changing job market demands, but 11 of these workers lack access to necessary training and development opportunities. This equates to over 120 million workers worldwide at medium-term risk of redundancy due to their current skills becoming obsolete in an increasingly automated labor market. To address this issue, governments, businesses, and educational institutions must collaborate to create effective reskilling programs and initiatives that reach the most at-risk workers. The report suggests that prioritizing workforce strategies aimed at enhancing talent management, teaching, and mentoring skills will be crucial to bridge gaps in supply and demand for skilled labor across different sectors and regions.
https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/170-million-new-jobs-to-be-created-by-2030-but-92-million-to-be-displaced-world-economic-forum/95022/1In the Rangwe region, over 570 learners received financial support to cover their school fees. The funds, totaling Sh3.3 million, were raised by Clan members and handed out to secondary school students, as well as a few college and university students. Kowili Education Recovery chairman Kennedy Ogindo advised the recipients to work hard to improve their family's economic situation.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/nyanza/2025-01-08-over-570-learners-in-rangwe-receive-fees-supportThe Conroe Independent School District is considering adopting a Bible-based curriculum called Bluebonnet Learning, which was approved by the Texas State Board of Education last November. The program, set to launch in August 2025, will affect English and language arts instruction for kindergarten through fifth-grade students in public schools that choose to implement it. Community members and students expressed strong opposition to the curriculum during a recent district meeting, citing concerns that it injects religion into education. However, Republican State Board of Education member Audrey Young defended the program, stating that religious texts comprise only 10% of the materials, with the remainder focused on literature. The program is currently being piloted in Temple ISD and Lubbock school districts, and districts that adopt it will receive $60 per student in state funding.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/conroe-school-district-weighs-bible-based-curriculum-amid-community-concerns/285-65842fa9-45f1-467e-91e4-5dfe9a884756Danielle North, the executive director of Bottom Line's new Detroit program, is launching a initiative at her alma mater Northwestern High School that will provide one-on-one mentorship and guidance to low-income high school students from their senior year through college. The program, which originated in Boston in 1997, currently serves around 9,000 students in several cities including Massachusetts, New York City, Chicago, and Dayton, Ohio. Starting next year, the program will be available at five Detroit schools: Northwestern High School, Detroit Edison Public School Academy, University Preparatory Academy High School – Ed Parks Campus, The School at Marygrove, and East English Village Preparatory Academy.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2025/01/07/bottom-line-program-helps-high-school-students/The Department of Education (DepEd) has organized training sessions for English, science, and mathematics teachers in partnership with Khan Academy and Frontlearners to enhance their skills and improve learning outcomes. The goal is to enable teachers to conduct more effective lessons, leading to better academic performance that meets international standards.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/09/campus-press/deped-to-train-english-science-math-teachers/2033578Educational institutions worldwide are struggling with a growing problem of bullying among students, where they face verbal taunting, physical aggression, and social exclusion in what is intended to be a supportive learning environment. This issue affects many students globally, despite the purpose of schools being to promote development and learning.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/09/campus-press/confronting-the-hidden-crisis-of-bullying-in-schools/2033549Jordan's Minister of Education Azmi Mahafza emphasized the importance of education in driving social and economic development at the 14th ALECSO Conference in Doha. He highlighted Jordan's commitment to achieving the fourth Sustainable Development Goal, which focuses on inclusive and quality education. The country is investing in digital education through its Darsak platform, which provides equal access to educational resources, and integrating artificial intelligence to personalize learning experiences. Mahafza also noted that over 80% of Jordan's teachers will be trained in both educational and technological skills within the next five years as part of the Ed Tech programme. The goal is to equip educators with the skills to cultivate critical thinking among students and prepare them for future global challenges.
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/education-minister-highlights-digital-innovation-inclusion-alecso-conferenceThe Kenyan government has taken steps to address the growing number of students in schools by providing additional learning spaces through an initiative led by KEPSHA, a government agency. This move is expected to benefit over 1.3 million Grade 8 learners who will occupy new classrooms starting this month. The initiative aims to ensure that schools can accommodate the increasing student population and provide a safe and conducive learning environment for all students.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/coast/2025-01-08-schools-in-mombasa-record-high-attendance-rateLabour is proposing sweeping changes to the education system through the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which critics say will restrict academy freedoms and drive down school standards. The bill aims to make the education system more consistent by ending academies' independence over teachers' pay, recruitment, and curriculum. This could lead to pay cuts for top-performing teachers in academies that currently exceed national pay scales. The bill also includes measures to require all state schools to teach the national curriculum, restrict the ability of good schools to expand, and give Whitehall powers to regulate school uniforms. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the bill is necessary to keep children safe, while shadow education secretary Laura Trott warned that it will make more schools "consistently bad".
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