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March 30, 2025

PNU Officials Attend IDC Southeast Asia Conference

Philippine Normal University officials attended the third part of the Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies International Deans' Course (IDC) Southeast Asia 2024/2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam, sponsored by DAAD, HRK, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, and the Centre for Higher Education.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/31/campus-press/pnu-officials-join-international-deans-course-in-vietnam/2082879

March 30, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth Advocates for Arts Education Nationwide

Mediaplanet has created a campaign to promote investing in arts education, featuring notable supporters such as Kristin Chenoweth and Lang Lang. The campaign is supported by various organizations including the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, National Association for Music Education, and Americans for the Arts. The print component will be available at upcoming conferences, while digital content can be accessed on Mediaplanet's website.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kristin-chenoweth-and-mediaplanet-empower-the-future-through-arts-education-302411057.html

March 30, 2025

US Targets Indian Students for Anti-National Social Media Posts

The US government is targeting Indian students who share social media posts deemed anti-national, following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement to revoke several international students' visas for such activities. According to the Open Doors report, there are approximately 3.31 lakh (330,000) Indian students studying in the US in 2023-24, and this number may have increased to over 300 due to the recent diktat.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-cracks-down-on-international-students-hundreds-asked-self-deport-over-campus-activism-8038809#pfrom=home-ndtv_topstories

March 30, 2025

Vanguard School Hosts Support Group for Fathers of Children with Autism

The event aims to provide a safe space for fathers with children who have developmental or intellectual disabilities to connect through shared experiences and access education and services. The Vanguard School, an organization specializing in autism and other learning/behavioral disabilities, is hosting the event, recognizing that parents often face a significant "giant learning curve" upon receiving a diagnosis, overwhelming them with information they must process.

https://whyy.org/articles/autism-fathers-conference-chop-support-parents/

March 29, 2025

CBSE Unveils New Teaching Guidelines for Schools

The Indian school board has advised schools to adopt flexible and contextual teaching strategies that integrate experiential learning, competency-based assessments, and interdisciplinary approaches to cater to diverse student needs. The National Curriculum Framework-2023 recommendations are to be followed, with the detailed syllabus available on the CBSE website (cbseacademic.nic.in).

https://www.ndtv.com/education/cbse-releases-new-syllabus-for-10th-12th-schools-told-to-follow-directives-8042584#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigation

March 29, 2025

Filipino Job Seekers Get Korean Language Support

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is advising prospective Filipino jobseekers in the Employment Permit System-Test on Proficiency in Korean to seek support from institutions offering Korean language proficiency courses accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/30/news/national/accredited-language-training-centers-listed/2082677

March 29, 2025

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Education Pays Off Big

Investing in education can significantly boost one's professional development, as seen with the example of Google's CEO Sundar Pichai, who holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. This investment in education has paid off for Pichai, leading to his rise through the ranks at Google and becoming one of the most successful tech leaders today. Similarly, companies like Microsoft and IBM have also recognized the importance of employee education, offering various training programs and certifications to enhance their workforce's skills and competitiveness.

https://nerdbot.com/2025/03/28/the-importance-of-continuing-education-in-advancing-your-career/

March 29, 2025

Illinois Sues Trump Over Education Department Plan

The attorneys general have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order that aims to dismantle the Department of Education. The states argue that Trump is overstepping his authority by transferring core functions to other agencies, such as the Small Business Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services. Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders stated that since the announcement of mass layoffs, the state has been unable to access certain federal funds due to staff shortages in the Office of State and Grantee Relations. The department administers programs like Title I funding for low-performing schools, Pell Grant financial aid for college students, and services for students with disabilities, affecting over 225,000 Illinois students in the 2023-24 academic year.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250329/news/raoul-joins-motion-to-block-dismantling-of-u-s-education-department/

March 29, 2025

Indonesia Blocks Social Media for Under-13-Year-Olds

Indonesia has issued new rules to protect children online, with President Prabowo Subianto announcing a regulation aimed at delaying access to social media for under-13-year-olds, 13 to under-16s, and 16 to under-18s. The government also plans to ban platforms from profiling children for commercial purposes, according to Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/indonesia-issues-new-rules-aimed-at-protecting-children-online