The Adani Group has announced a Rs 2,000 crore donation for building at least 20 schools across India as part of Gautam Adani's charity commitment. This is in addition to previously announced donations of Rs 6,000 crore for hospitals and Rs 2,000 crore for skill development. The Adani Foundation has partnered with GEMS Education, a global K-12 education leader, to establish educational institutions nationwide.
https://www.ndtv.com/video/adani-group-announces-rs-2-000-crore-donation-for-setting-up-schools-903818#pfrom=home-ndtv_videoThe GEM Report emphasizes the importance of prioritizing learner needs when it comes to technology in education, ensuring that digital tools are used appropriately, equitably, scalably, and sustainably. The report highlights the need for better guidance on what technology is allowed in schools and how it should be used responsibly, as countries struggle to balance the benefits and risks of technology in educational settings.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1283661-unesco-79-education-systems-at-global-level-ban-use-of-smartphones-in-schoolsFederal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal presented an award to Sania Abbas at a ceremony, kneeling down to show respect. This gesture was met with applause, highlighting the minister's commitment to recognizing talent regardless of physical stature or societal perceptions. Ahsan Iqbal, from Narowal, has established several institutions in the region, including universities and a medical college, providing quality education to students, particularly young women from underprivileged backgrounds. He emphasized the importance of perseverance and education in shaping a progressive society, with Sania Abbas's journey serving as an inspiration to millions across Pakistan.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1283647-narowal-women-college-teacher-gets-best-teacher-awardPakistan's economic hub, Karachi, receives more development funds than resource-rich but economically weaker provinces like Balochistan, leading to a significant disparity in infrastructure and services. Conflict-affected regions in Balochistan and the erstwhile Fata face limited development due to security concerns, while developed regions benefit from better roads, energy supply, and digital connectivity, attracting further investment. This has resulted in high rates of illiteracy, child mortality, and malnutrition in underdeveloped areas like Balochistan and rural Sindh. To address this disparity, targeted investment in road networks, electricity, and industrial zones is necessary, as well as strengthening local governance to allow provinces more control over their resources.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1283858-our-development-divideThe Australian Government has introduced a new math curriculum that incorporates traditional knowledge from First Nations Australians. The updated program encourages teachers to use storytelling, body-tallying, and navigation design to help students understand mathematical concepts such as area, circumference, and Pythagoras' theorem. For example, kindergarten and prep-school teachers can use body parts to teach counting up to 20, while year 10 students can explore the navigation designs of First Nations Australians to learn geometry. However, Australian Government Primary Principals Association president Pat Murphy has expressed concerns that the new curriculum's cross-curriculum priorities have made math "almost impossible to teach".
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14404327/indigenous-maths-teachers.htmlQueensland state schools will receive $44 million in new funding to address behavior issues, with Premier David Crisafulli announcing the allocation on Monday. The funding is twice what was promised during the election campaign and will be distributed on a per-capita basis. Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said individual principals can decide how to use the funds in their classrooms. The government aims to "stamp out" bullying, with the money potentially being used for new specialists or training existing staff. Queensland Teachers' Union president Cresta Richardson welcomed the funding but said it was "well short of what is needed".
https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/no-place-for-it-schools-get-millions-to-fix-bad-behaviour-in-classrooms-20250217-p5lcq5.htmlThe article emphasizes that there is no one "better" educational path in STEM fields or other areas, as individual success depends on personal interests and aptitudes. It encourages readers to consider their own strengths and weaknesses, rather than comparing themselves to others, and to approach the new school year with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2025/02/16/my-science-vs-arts-dilemmaKerala tops the list of states investing heavily in higher education, allocating 3.46% of its GDP towards it and boasting a high Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 41.3%, significantly above the national average. The state's Gender Parity Index (GPI) stands at 1.44, indicating a strong balance between male and female students. Kerala's digital learning initiatives, such as "Let's Go Digital", have been praised for their success in promoting tech-driven education, with projects like "Digicol" developing customised syllabi to enhance pedagogical approaches.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-among-highest-spenders-on-higher-education-per-youth-says-niti-aayog-report/article69226670.eceA Melbourne archdiocese school, Bethany Catholic Primary School in Werribee North, has seen significant improvements in numeracy and reading proficiency after adopting phonics and explicit instruction programs in 2023. The school's principal, Joanne Webster, attributes the gains to the method providing targeted support for students who were struggling, reducing gaps between those who needed extra help and their peers. This approach also led to increased student engagement and retention of knowledge during summer breaks, with fewer instances of "summer slide." Experts, including Trisha Jha from the Centre for Independent Studies, praise explicit teaching's consistency and effectiveness in providing high-quality education, regardless of a student's background or skill level.
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