Odisha announces reopening of educational institutions amid dip in Covid-19 trajectory
However, students will be given the choice either to opt for the online or the offline classes.
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Afghan Taliban to reopen public universities, no word on female students
In the past, Taliban officials have suggested that women could be taught in separate classes.
Children will be left behind if schools don’t open now: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister
The Delhi Disaster management Authority is expected to discuss the reopening of schools along with other Covid restrictions in the city.
In Guangxi, a good exam score earns students a fish
Jiangchuan Primary School said it was the sixth consecutive semester that students were motivated by live carp — a symbol of good fortune.
Beijing pioneers new PE program for students
Under the new rules, the students will be able to choose four sports for their PE exams from a list of 22 sports.
World Bank project aiming to keep Cambodia’s schools open
The financing will provide US$69.25 million in funding to help improve equitable access to basic education.
National language institute to deploy AI for more objective Korean tests
The institute’s plans also include a reorganization of the Korean language dictionary to reflect major changes in the language.
S’pore students excel in IB exams, with 133 out of 238 perfect scorers globally
Their average score was 40.6 out of 45, higher than the global average of 32.37, as well as the Asia-Pacific average of 37.02.
Push to modernize Indonesia’s education continues to falter
As schools were forced to close due to Covid-19, the government has been struggling to address longstanding obstacles to online learning.
Students get more sleep as workload reduced: Survey
China's education ministry had previously advised that primary school students should go to bed before 9:20 pm.