South Korea's education system is facing criticism for its disproportionate spending on elementary and secondary education, with per-student spending ranking third among OECD member nations in 2021. The government aims to reallocate funds to support higher education, launching a scholarship program for foreign students with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and expanding college dormitory plans. Initiatives such as the Regional Innovation Centered University Support System and proposals like creating more Seoul National Universities could help establish world-class institutions outside of Seoul, promoting healthy competition and reducing admissions stress.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03-27/opinion/columns/Rethinking-private-education-Why-regional-quotas-alone-wont-reduce-spending---/2270965The Tourism Ministry has strengthened its cooperation with Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Swisscontact since 2018 to enhance vocational education and training. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on July 22, 2024, intensified this partnership, led by Deputy Resources and Institutions Martini Paham.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/349845/indonesia-switzerland-cooperate-to-improve-tourism-education?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsThe US Supreme Court has called for a response to an appeal from eight Democratic-led states regarding the cancellation of two education programs by President Donald Trump's administration. The programs, which provide over $600 million in grants for teacher preparation, were halted without notice in February and are believed to have led to increased teacher retention rates. The states argue that the cancellations likely violate a federal law requiring clear explanations for cost-cutting moves. The Justice Department has filed four emergency appeals at the Supreme Court, including one to narrow court orders blocking administration actions and another to halt an order requiring the rehiring of thousands of federal workers.
https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/trump-asks-supreme-court-for-ok-to-cut-teacher-training-money-as-part-of-anti/article_61b7c40b-5ca1-5bc9-834d-025ad457c04c.htmlThe Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Education (UBSE) has concluded its Class 10 and Class 12 board exams, which started on February 21, 2025, and ended on March 11, 2025. A total of 223,403 students appeared for the exams at 1,245 centers across the state, with 113,690 students taking the UBSE High School or Class 10 exams and 109,713 students taking the UBSE Intermediate or Class 12 exams. The results will be available on the official websites of UBSE (ubse.uk.gov.in) and Digilocker. In previous years, the pass percentage for Class 10 has been 89.14%, with girls achieving a higher pass rate of 92.54% compared to boys at 85.59%.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/when-to-expect-results-for-uttarakhand-board-exams-8015147#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has announced that candidates can check their Class 10 results on its official website, wbresults.nic.in. To access the result, visit the homepage and locate the 'WB Madhyamik board result 2025' link. Input required credentials and click submit to view the result. The results were released last year with 86.31% pass rate, with top performers including Chandrachur Sen from Cooch Behar with a score of 99%, and Udayan Prasad from South Dinajpur who secured 98.71%.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/west-bengal-board-2025-madhyamik-class-10-results-to-be-out-soon-check-details-8018600#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe WNET Group is New York's flagship PBS station, home to various channels including THIRTEEN, NJ PBS, and NPR affiliate WLIW-FM. It produces award-winning shows like Nature, Great Performances, and American Masters, as well as trusted local news programs like NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi. The group also creates educational content for kids through Cyberchase and interactive history games, aiming to foster lifelong learning and address social issues.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-wnet-group-names-dana-roberson-general-manager-thirteen-and-production-operations-302412211.htmlAshfield Boys High School in New South Wales has seen significant improvements in its HSC results over the past decade, with the principal attributing this to no single "magic solution" but rather a combination of factors.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/revealed-the-state-s-most-improved-schools-in-the-hsc-20250324-p5llwo.htmlBrisk Teaching has secured funding to further develop its AI-powered education platform, which is already trusted by over 1 million teachers. The company's CTO, Rachel Yurk, praised the platform's data protection measures, citing recognition from organizations such as Common Sense Media and the Student Privacy Pledge. Brisk Teaching aims to create a more comprehensive AI ecosystem that will replace outdated tools in education, building on its existing popularity among educators and students.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brisk-teaching-raises-15-million-to-reinvent-classroom-technology-for-the-ai-era-302412034.htmlColumbia University has implemented new policies in response to federal pressure, aiming to prevent U.S. citizen plaintiffs from being isolated from non-citizen students and colleagues due to concerns over antisemitism on campus.
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