Prabowo’s flagship program to offer two school meals daily: Advisor
The president-elect's flagship free meal program has evolved from its initial aim to combat stunting to providing two meals per student per day, a top advisor has said at an…
Education
One life lost at school is too many: The Jakarta Post
Reports of educators perpetrating violence against their students have been heard quite often for years, but efforts to put a stop to the incidents remain inadequate.
Roadmap needed to make English the second language in Vietnam’s schools
Of course, there are differences between urban and rural environments. However, being in rural or remote areas doesn't mean students don't have the opportunity to learn foreign…
Teachers’ mental health in focus after fatal school assaults in Indonesia
A 14-year-old junior high school student in Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra, identified by his initials RSS, reportedly died on Sept. 26 after receiving a harsh punishment…
South Korea’s AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
The world watches as South Korea pioneers AI textbooks, but schools need better environment, not revolution, says an Australian scholar.
Yale to offer Tagalog courses for first time next fall
This initiative mirrors a similar effort by Harvard, which introduced Filipino language courses last fall.
Affordable fees and quality of education fuelling Malaysia’s international school boom
Malaysia’s international schools are gaining popularity among foreign families who see it as an option for quality education at a more pocket-friendly price compared with their…
Preparing students for the future: Integrating AI and robotics into the curriculum
It is predicted that six in ten employees will require further skills training. The question is: Wherefrom will they learn the required skill?
Fighting for young minds
People aren’t just hungry; they’re hungry for a world where they can improve themselves to get out of poverty, but they can’t do that if their stomachs are empty.
College is expensive? In South Korea, English preschools cost much more
The average yearly fees for "English kindergartens" in Seoul amounted to 15.72 million won ($11,800) in 2023—2.3 times higher than the average annual university tuition of 6.78…