Beard Group is exploring potential acquisitions in other education sectors, expanding its focus beyond its current areas of expertise. This move aims to diversify the company's offerings and capitalize on emerging trends in education technology.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/adtalem-global-education-ceo-looks-to-invest-in-organic-growth-wsj-says-1034428850The Philippines has a constitutional right to quality and accessible education, as well as the obligation to respect, protect and fulfill it under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This is reflected in domestic law through Republic Act 10533, which expands on the right to free public basic education. Additionally, Republic Act 10931 guarantees free higher education in state schools. The country also recognizes the right to select a profession or course of study, subject to fair and reasonable admission requirements.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/03/opinion/columns/is-education-a-privilege-or-a-right/2065496In war-torn Sudan, a school run by Amna Mohamed Ahmed, known as "Amna Oor", offers a second chance at education to hundreds of students who were previously denied formal learning due to conflict. The school's founder has spent three decades helping students return to education in Port Sudan, the country's de facto capital, with the goal of addressing widespread illiteracy in her community.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/africa/in-war-torn-sudan-a-school-offers-a-second-chance-at-education-2Miss Universe Philippine Dipolog City Jazzle Shannen Taga Iba aims to empower Indigenous youth through quality education, challenging systemic barriers and biases that have historically marginalized the community. A graduate of Ateneo de Zamboanga University with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Iba seeks to amplify the voices of indigenous communities.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/03/regions/dipolog-bet-champions-indigenous-youth/2065508School students are receiving training in theatre, entrepreneurship, and skill development. This initiative aims to equip them with essential skills for their future careers. Meanwhile, Sriraj Thanyam's art project Ecosapien Resistance combines travel, art, and environmental passion. A painter has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Virudhunagar. In Salem, a minister has instructed Rural Development officials to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply. The Chittoor district police have launched Women’s Empowerment Week. On March 3, a workshop for legislators will focus on the 'AP Model of Education'.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sriraj-thanyams-ecosapien-resistance-a-blend-of-travel-art-and-passion-for-environment/article69281677.ecePunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to launch an online portal for registering technical and vocational training institutions by March 1, aiming to provide excellent opportunities for youth. The registration process will be fully online, with discounted fees for three-year DAE courses. To simplify the process, students and their parents can access all relevant information on a single click, eliminating the need to visit offices. A list of approved institutions is available on the Punjab Skills Development Authority website, along with details of approved courses and curriculums.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40350793/maryam-for-credible-technical-education-opportunities-for-youthPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed authorities to launch an online portal for easy registration of technical and vocational training institutions by March 1. The portal will allow students to register for three-year DAE courses at a discounted fee, with the option to open a bank account in the institution's name without requiring a physical presence. This move aims to simplify the registration process, providing students and their parents with access to relevant information on a single click, while also ensuring compliance with the Punjab Skills Development Authority Act 2019.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1287613-maryam-for-creating-portal-to-register-tech-training-centresIllinois Governor Pritzker's budget proposal includes several education-focused scholarship programs. The Golden Apple Scholarship is available to all high school seniors through college sophomores, while the Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois Program aims to increase minority full-time tenure track faculty and staff at two and four-year colleges and universities in the state.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250301/news/gov-jb-pritzker-has-proposed-continuing-funding-for-a-program-aimed-at-getting-more-minority-teache/Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to launch an online portal for registering technical and vocational training institutions by March 1, aiming to provide excellent opportunities for youth. The process will be completely online, with registration open at a discounted fee for three-year DAE courses. A list of 622 illegal institutions has been published on the Punjab Skills Development Authority website, while details of approved institutions and their courses are also available. An online complaint system and a dedicated helpline have been set up to provide information and assistance.
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