Maths marvels medal at SIMOC
The Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge saw an impressive pool of over 1,600 contenders from 25 nations.
Education
Philippines education dept to launch recalibrated K-10 curriculum in August
The Education Undersecretary emphasised that the department is undertaking a two-tracked approach to solve the issue of classroom shortage.
Nepal Prime Minister Dahal underscores importance of school meals at UN meet
The prime minister also reiterated Nepal’s commitment to scale up investment and resources for the programme.
40 accused of being involved in high school entrance exam scheme in Xi’an
It is not uncommon for students in a populous provincial region to go to another region to take the high school or college entrance exams to avoid the intense competition.
Teaching profession loses allure amid rising abuse cases
Teachers say they are often left demoralised after dealing with students and parents who have little or no respect for them.
Japanese universities struggling in global ranking
Although some people voice doubts about rating education this way, the list is used by students to help them decide on where to study abroad.
Cambodian women defy odds with nuclear engineering degrees
Poised to transform Cambodia’s energy landscape, three young Cambodian women are challenging the gender stereotypes in the STEM arena.
Sabah students win suit against teacher who was absent from class for seven months
The suits came about with a campaign started by Sabah-based NGO Tiada.Guru, which has been pushing for students’ right to quality education and awareness of teacher absenteeism.
Chinese culture provides extra attraction for foreign students
"International students in China said they are deeply fascinated by the country's rich history, diverse traditions and profound philosophical teachings. "
Benesse helps kids use generative AI for summer homework
The new service encourages children to think and make decisions on their own while demonstrating the risk of generative AI citing incorrect data.