China launches policies to keep students rested
In April 2021, the ministry issued a guideline to require students to go to bed by a certain time, even if they did not finish their homework in time.
EDUCATION
Floodwaters inundate hundreds of schools
More than 200 schools across 11 provinces have been affected.
Pandemic generation: Developmental issues in young Indonesian learners
Many parents noticed an increase in speech delay, gadget addiction, and learning loss in their children during the pandemic.
Cozy ties between schools, former educators undermining bullying probes in Japan
In many cases, schools and teachers are reportedly reluctant to admit bullying has taken place over fears of being held accountable.
Indonesian educators call for education bill changes
The latest iteration of the bill has omitted an article to provide fully licensed teachers with annual benefits, in addition to their wages.
Japan to introduce English digital textbooks in 2024
However, as doubts about digital textbooks’ educational effectiveness and health effects have not been dispelled, the introduction of digital textbooks is to be limited…
South Korean students see uptick in school violence as schools return to offline classes
The Education Ministry said it will work on developing a mobile application that allows users to report school violence immediately.
New textbook guidelines spark controversy
In the new guidelines, phrases like "southward invasion (by North Korea)" and “liberal democracy" were left out, which touch on some sensitive disputes in the country’s modern…
Foreign students finally returning to Japanese universities
Pandemic-related restrictions on the entry of foreigners began to be relaxed in March, and about 115,000 foreign students had entered Japan as of the end of July.
Cambodia education minister extends school year by one month
The education minister cited the need to ensure the quality of student's education and fill gaps in their learning.