South Korean spending on private education surpasses 26 trillion won in 2022
The average monthly expenditure on private education surged by 11.8 percent in 2022, reaching 410,000 won per student, the ministry said.
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Japan’s long-term follow-up project to study effects of early childhood education
A first for this kind of study in Japan, authorities hope to develop more effective educational programs by analysing the data.
Vietnam’s universities open new digital-related majors to meet students’ demands
Many universities are aiming to keep up with the inevitable trend of digital transformation in the fourth industrial revolution and students' demands.
Chinese university students turn to career counselling amidst confusion, anxiety
Most career counseling planners on social media are reported to not rely on a specific intermediary platform as a guarantee, but rather directly accept consultations requests in…
ChatGPT v S’pore pupils: How chatbot fared in PSLE maths, science and English
ChatGPT has sparked concerns that the free-to-use software will be abused by students to cheat in assignments.
ChatGPT’s arrival provokes thought on future of education
Senior education expert Andreas Schleicher said people should focus on developing human skills that actually are important, such as imagination and creativity.
Chinese academic journal bans listing AI chatbot as co-author
The editorial board said if contributors have used such technology, they must explain in details how the AI tools were used and show proof of their works' originality.
Cross-border secondary school students return to Hong Kong
Thousands of young students picked up their school bags again, bathed in the dawn sunshine, and headed to the checkpoints with their parents.
Japan’s education ministry urges schools to inform police about serious bullying
The document included 19 specific examples of bullying that could constitute a criminal violation, as schools have been hesitant about filing reports in the past.
First virtual student ‘enrols’ at Tsinghua University
The virtual student was co-developed by the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, Zhipu AI and a company, Xiaoice.