In Tanzanian schools, students are facing various challenges due to the absence of effective guidance and counseling units. Despite government directives emphasizing the importance of these services, their implementation is hindered by inadequate funding, a shortage of trained personnel, and limited awareness about their significance. Education stakeholders have urged for immediate reforms to establish and strengthen counseling services in schools, making them an integral part of the educational system.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/lack-of-school-counselling-exposes-tanzanian-students-to-mental-health-risks-4879330A study by CONICET investigators Georgina Binstock and Mónica Gogna found that in Argentina, teenage mothers were more likely to have dropped out of school before becoming pregnant. According to UNICEF, only 20 percent of 19-year-old mothers had completed secondary education, compared to 56 percent of their peers who hadn't given birth. This suggests a significant gap in educational attainment between young mothers and their non-mother counterparts in Argentina.
https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/teen-pregnancy-can-be-a-reproducer-of-poverty.phtmlOver one million students returned to classrooms across the UAE on Monday, following the winter break. The early start times for schools have resulted in some students beginning their day before sunrise, with many families facing adjustments to darker and colder mornings. Students such as Zoya, who studies at Al Garhoud Dubai, are leaving home early to beat rush-hour traffic, often bundled up in extra layers due to the cold weather. Parents like Sameera Khan in Bur Dubai are taking measures to keep their children warm, with some advocating for a reconsideration of school start times during the colder months.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/why-am-i-going-to-school-at-night-some-uae-students-start-their-day-before-sunriseThe University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a draft of regulations for the appointment and promotion of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges across India. The draft, which aims to update guidelines governing academic staffing, covers various positions including Assistant Professors, Professors, Associate Professors, Librarians, and Directors of Physical Education & Sports. Key changes include the application of regulations to all higher education institutions, with specific provisions for affiliated colleges, constituent colleges, and deemed universities. The draft also introduces transparent and objective methodologies for evaluating candidates during recruitment and promotion processes, ensuring merit-based selection. A provision for a 5% relaxation in marks for candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other reserved categories is included. Stakeholders are urged to review the draft and submit their feedback to help shape the future of academic staffing in India's higher education institutions.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/ugc-invites-feedback-on-draft-regulations-for-appointment-and-promotion-of-teachers-in-higher-education-7414101#pfrom=home-ndtv_educationThree aid workers from the War Child Alliance have won a HK$30 million prize from the Yidan Prize in Hong Kong. The award-winning team plans to use the funds to expand their educational games programme, known as Can't Wait to Learn, to over one million pupils in war-torn countries within five years. Currently, the program has supported more than 200,000 children in eight countries, including Chad, Jordan and Syria, by using digital technology to create tailored literacy and numeracy games based on local curricula. The team is now assessing the situation in Syria, where they plan to expand their programme to help children whose education was disrupted by violence.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3293506/3-aid-workers-win-top-hong-kong-based-award-improving-education-war-zones?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the results of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) held on December 14, 2024. Interested candidates can check their results by visiting the official website ctet.nic.in and following a series of steps to access their scorecard. The test was conducted in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2, with Paper 1 catering to those who wish to teach classes 1-5 and Paper 2 for those intending to teach classes 6-8. The CBSE has also released the answer key and response sheets, allowing candidates to raise objections until a specified date.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/ctet-result-december-2024-to-be-released-soon-check-details-7404215#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationMia Chircop, an 18-year-old student at La Trobe University in Melbourne's north-west, has already completed a first-year subject while studying human biosciences through a program that allows VCE students to study university subjects for free. The program, offered by La Trobe University, covered the $12,000 cost of her tertiary studies and provided a $140 textbook. Chircop received an early university offer in September to its physiotherapy course, which she says took the pressure off when sitting her VCE exams. She credits the support from her university professors as "incredible".
https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/how-vce-students-can-study-at-university-for-free-20250101-p5l1hj.htmlThe prolonged cold spell in various regions of India has led authorities to take action to protect schoolchildren. In Patna, Bihar, all schools up to Class 8 have been closed until January 11 due to a minimum temperature of 10°C. Schools for higher classes will remain open with revised timings from 9am to 3:30pm. Similarly, in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, schools up to Class 8 have been ordered to close until January 11, while schools for higher grades will open after 9am. In Jharkhand, the state government has directed all schools from kindergarten to Class 8 to remain closed from January 7 to 13 due to the cold wave. In Lucknow, schools up to Class 8 have been closed until January 11, while online classes for higher grades will be conducted from January 4 to 11, or they will operate between 10am and 3pm if not possible.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/schools-shut-in-these-states-and-cities-as-severe-cold-wave-intensifies-7406710#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationRhea suggests that individuals who are considering transitioning from full-time employment to entrepreneurship can start by creating a plan for covering their expenses and proving the concept of their business. To overcome perceived skill or knowledge gaps, they should identify what they need to learn and seek out resources such as podcasts, courses, webinars, and organizations that can provide guidance. By breaking down these needs into actionable steps, individuals can create a roadmap for achieving their goals, whether it's related to entrepreneurship or reducing work hours to improve work-life balance.
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