Pakistani politician Imran Ismail has called for measures to address the crisis in the country's educational boards. He has made three key demands, including an end to ad hoc-based policies, the appointment of controllers and board chairpersons based on merit, and the provision of free scrutiny of exam papers for affected students.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40341595/ji-accuses-sindh-govt-of-committing-educational-genocideThe Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) CEO, Njeng'ere, has announced that the results of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) will be released in three reports. The delay in releasing the results is yet to be explained by KNEC.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2025-01-07-knec-releases-2024-kpsea-exam-resultsSeveral private schools in the Sydney area are set to face funding cuts due to a review of their funding by the NSW government. The review, which is part of an effort to redistribute funds from high-fee private schools to public schools, will see some schools lose up to 10% of their funding. The affected schools include several prominent institutions in the Sydney area, including Knox Grammar School and Barker College.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/these-sydney-private-schools-will-have-funding-cuts-they-might-not-be-the-ones-you-expect-20250108-p5l2uj.htmlAccording to a report from US News, two universities stand out as being relatively affordable options for students in the United States. Louisiana State University-Shreveport and Fayetteville State University are among the least expensive colleges in the country, offering lower tuition rates compared to other institutions.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1961541/top-10-least-expensive-colleges-in-the-u-s-with-affordable-tuition-feesThe state of Missouri has taken steps to address issues within the St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) district, including sending staff members to monitor academics, finances, compliance and leadership. The district's struggles have received significant media attention, but other districts with similar problems, such as Normandy and Riverview Gardens, have not received the same level of scrutiny. Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has announced a plan to audit SLPS due to concerns over finances, curriculum, and busing in the district.
https://stltoday.com/news/local/education/state-education-leader-calls-for-downgrade-of-st-louis-public-schools-accreditation/article_b08b67c6-cd3b-11ef-b5a0-5fa4b0761f37.htmlNortheastern University's computer science curriculum is being revised to focus on the programming language Python, which has raised concerns among some faculty members. The current curriculum emphasizes systematic program design skills, such as those taught in courses like "Fundies" and Object-Oriented Design, which are seen as essential for students to adapt to new technologies in their future careers. However, the proposed changes have sparked debate, with some arguing that a focus on Python could leave students unprepared for advanced coursework and industry demands. The shift away from systematic design skills is particularly concerning, as these skills are considered fundamental to programming and are not taught in AP Computer Science courses, which will now be accepted as credits towards the new curriculum.
https://www.techspot.com/news/106209-former-ta-challenges-northwestern-computer-science-curriculum-overhaul.html#commentsOffsetIn a recent session of the Lower House, Prime Minister Hassan reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing urgent needs through ongoing field visits and discussions with deputies. According to a report by the Prime Ministry, the prime minister has visited 37 locations across the country between September 25 and December 9, 2024, resulting in 71 procedures for development and improvement in sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, industry, youth, tourism, environment, and social care. Of these, 26 procedures have been finalized while work is still underway on another 45 improvement procedures.
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/govt-works-institutionalising-field-visits-using-hands-approachThe Indonesian government plans to renovate approximately 10,000 schools by 2025 under a program initiated by President Prabowo Subianto's administration. This initiative aims to improve educational infrastructure and provide better facilities for students in public schools.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1961479/indonesia-to-build-free-schools-for-underprivileged-studentsThe Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority has released its new English prescribed text list for 2026 to 2029, which includes a range of texts from various authors and creators. The list retains several classics, including works by William Shakespeare, such as Julius Caesar and Twelfth Night, while dropping Hamlet and As You Like It. Other Australian authors and creators are also included, making up two in five of the texts available. The list features 96 texts, with films, TV shows, documentaries, memoirs, novels, plays, and poetry represented. New additions include Stranger Things, Four Corners, and Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb".
https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/hamlet-is-out-stranger-things-and-four-corners-to-stay-year-12-english-text-choices-revealed-20250107-p5l2jy.html