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.
EDUCATION
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.
Thai universities welcome return of Chinese students
Their return is especially welcomed by several private universities who saw declining enrolment among Thai students in recent years.
Philippines rank 2nd to worst in Grade 5 students’ reading, math skills in South-east Asia
The Philippines was ahead only of Laos in the reading assessment component, where students got an average score of 275.
Australian states block ChatGPT in schools even as critics say ban is futile
Education experts have largely called for ChatGPT and similar programs to be allowed in schools, saying that banning them was like banning Google or other technologies.
Chinese NGO teaches countryside children about the birds and the bees
The development of sex education in China, especially in rural areas, is still at an early stage because sex is often a taboo subject in the countryside.
Dhaka University introduces special quota for trans people
As part of measures to promote inclusivity, the university has taken the decision to create opportunities for the otherwise ostracised community.
Uttar Pradesh schools have to return 15% excess fees charged during Covid-19 pandemic
The petitioners claimed that facilities were not provided during Covid-19 pandemic to the students and hence were not liable to pay.
Cost of textbooks for primary, secondary students rise by up to 7% as price freeze ends
The increase in textbook prices comes amid an overall rise in the cost of living in Singapore.