Hot weather prompts 5,800 Philippine schools to switch to online classes
These schools have implemented alternative delivery modes that include asynchronous and online classes that allow students to join their class from home.
EDUCATION
Two Chinese top universities deny cat abuser admission to postgraduate programs
The move sparked discussions on the importance of moral assessment during admission processes.
Embracing the Eid spirit to transform education
Just as Muslims ask for forgiveness and embrace a fresh start during Idul Fitri, educators and students can use this time to revisit their niat (intention) and renew their…
Malala Yousafzai looks forward to working with Pakistani government to uplift education sector
In her letter to PM Shehbaz Sharif, the Nobel Laureate expressed her concerns regarding 26 million children — predominantly girls in the poorest districts of Pakistan — who…
Heat turns Philippine classrooms into ovens: What to know
Teachers said even with four, or even more electric fans, the heat is really intolerable and is already affecting learning, especially in classrooms where 30 to 40 students are…
Over 50% of children in Japan sleep-deprived due to busy schedules, smartphones
As a measure to reduce sleep deprivation in their students, an increasing number of schools have started allotting time for afternoon naps.
More youth affected by sleep troubles in China
An expert said that many children have started to exhibit symptoms such as insomnia and anxiety, due to problems managing their schedules.
Philippine education body on study tour to learn from Vietnam
The 2022 Pisa results showed that 15-year-old Filipino students were lagging about five to six years behind in math, science, and reading.
ASEAN review notes digital literacy gap despite high access to internet
The findings highlight the necessity of tailored digital literacy initiatives to address the diversity of needs among Cambodian communities.
South Korea’s international student population jumps tenfold in 2 decades
Though the trend was stagnant during the pandemic era, the number of international students in Korea has steadily increased over the decades, amounting to 181,842 as of 2023. That…