Bridget Phillipson has expressed concerns that policymakers should carefully consider changes to the curriculum after a survey found that most students feel well-prepared for higher education, but also identified areas for improvement. The Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) surveyed over 1,000 students and found that 83% felt the curriculum prepared them 'very well' or 'quite well', while 38% said they did not feel ready for life and work. The report recommended expanding A-level subjects to four or five and increasing focus on digital, oracy, and critical thinking skills. Former Government advisor Mr Freeman called for one-to-one mentorship and more breadth of courses to help students avoid being trapped by their teenage choices.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14390849/Labour-warned-controversial-curriculum-review.htmlThe College Board has set a deadline of May 27, 2025, for changes, cancellations, and late registrations for the SAT exam. The exam schedule for fall 2025 and spring 2026 has been released, with test dates including August 23, September 14, October 8, November 6, December 14, and March 2, 2026. The Scholastic Assessment Test is designed to assess high school students' written, verbal, and mathematical skills for undergraduate courses in countries such as the US, Canada, UK, and others.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/sat-exam-2025-registration-and-exam-schedule-out-for-scholastic-assessment-test-7703136#pfrom=home-ndtv_educationThe Central University Entrance Test (CUET UG) has made changes for the upcoming exam. Candidates can now choose up to five subjects, regardless of their Class 12 studies. The CUET UG 2024 exam was attended by 11,13,610 candidates and is conducted in 13 languages. The syllabus for CUET UG 2024 is available on the official NTA website. For CUET UG 2025, there is no age limit, but candidates must meet any age criteria specified by the university or institution they are applying to.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/when-will-cuet-ug-2025-application-process-begin-check-details-7698780#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is facing potential funding cuts, which could lead to a loss of data-driven educational research and informed practices in classrooms nationwide. According to Nicole McNeil, professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame, this could result in misinformed teaching methods and hinder progress in improving student outcomes. The IES is one of the largest funders of education research in the US, covering topics such as fractions and high school drop-out rates, and its budget accounts for less than 1% of the Department of Education's overall budget.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/education/doge-cuts-target-department-of-education-researchLincoln College is allowing some T-level students to complete work placements remotely starting September 2025, citing industry support and research. The decision affects up to half of certain courses, with the college's assistant principal, Steven Horsfield, stating that it replicates industry practices. This move is part of a two-year qualification designed in collaboration with employers to prepare pupils for industry needs.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14393071/gen-z-wfh-students-fulfil-placements-remotely.htmlThe Education Design Lab has launched the Reimagining Community College Design Challenge, a national initiative to transform community colleges through human-centered design and innovation. Led by institutions such as Rio Salado College in Arizona, St. Paul College in Minnesota, and Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio, the program aims to make learners' skills more visible to employers, provide clearer educational pathways, and ensure equitable access to support services. The initiative is supported by MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving foundation and has already engaged nearly 100 colleges in designing skills-based pathways for high-demand careers.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-leader-in-community-college-innovation-launches-new-challenge-to-design-the-college-of-the-future-302375221.htmlEducation ministers, global policymakers, and leading experts gathered at the Future of Education Forum in Dubai for a global platform to discuss the future of learning and education models in the digital age. The forum aimed to expand access to education, foster international collaboration, and leverage AI to enhance learning quality and customize education experiences. Discussions focused on equipping future generations with skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an evolving world, addressing current challenges and showcasing innovative solutions for resilient and sustainable education systems.
https://www.emirates247.com/uae/world-government-summit/wgs-future-of-education-forum-redesigns-learning-models-in-digital-age-2025-02-12-1.737564The College of Communication at Sharjah University has partnered with Shams to launch a media training program, which includes academic and administrative support. The program will be enriched by contributions from Sharjah Media City, including case studies, expert lectures, and a mentoring program. Students will have access to workshops and facilities in Sharjah Media City to develop practical skills. Additionally, Shams will provide two-year free licenses for students to develop their own projects within the city. Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed reviewed a scientific project at the University of Sharjah that aims to design and manufacture a hybrid solar-powered pilot plant for water desalination. The project uses the Sharjah Atlas (water map) to provide innovative solutions for water desalination, which will contribute to supporting scientific research and developing industrial growth in the UAE.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/02/13/sharjah-launches-master-of-science-in-media-leadership-planPoint Emeritus Board Member Shelley Freeman and her wife Joni Rim are committing to fund 10 BIPOC scholarships, with an anonymous donor from Asheville, North Carolina, increasing their support by investing in vocational and technical school scholarships at Point. This comes as other individuals have created new community college scholarships and two undergraduate scholarships in perpetuity, amid a response to the threat of new legislation and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
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