Quality training crucial for primary school teachers
The writer says formulating a national policy on the training of primary school teachers, with the consultation of all concerned, is essential.
Education
Education reform needs more time
The paper says more time and preparation is needed to launch a new graduate school system for teachers.
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.
Ethnic man without limbs makes dreams come true with extraordinary effort
Being born without limbs and having to walk on his knees on mountain roads to school did not defeat the will of Nay Djrueng, a Jrai ethnic man.
Taliban bans university education for Afghan girls
Despite promising a softer rule when they seized power last year, the Taliban have ratcheted up restrictions on all aspects of women's lives, ignoring international outrage.
3 kids per class in Japan may have developmental problems
The rise in the proportion of students with developmental disorders came as increased awareness among teachers and parents led to more attention for such previously overlooked…
UK, Indonesia partner on higher education to deal with ‘ridiculous cost’
The bilateral partnership will allow Indonesian students to obtain foreign degrees without leaving the country.
India reaches out to top Singapore, global universities for collaboration
The initiative aims to widen Indian students’ access to quality international higher education and raise the standards of their academic institutions.
Sabah’s ‘ghost community’ too, deserves access to education
Those belonging to the Bajau Laut or “sea gypsies” have to face difficulties on a daily basis.