Jakarta teachers plead for help after losing source of income
After public backlash over the sudden dismissal of the state school educators, the Jakarta administration vowed to redistribute the manpower to schools that had teacher shortages.
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In South Korea, no return of trainee doctors pushes hospital overhauls
As the deadlock within South Korea's medical community extends into its sixth month, the government is set to finalize a structural transformation plan by next month that will…
How AI creates equal learning and job opportunities for Indonesians
Using GenAI can drive equal access to quality education and training toward a future-ready workforce in Indonesia, says the writer.
832 public schools in the Philippines delay opening due to Typhoon Gaemi
The decision to postpone their school opening is to allow the rehabilitation and cleanup of affected facilities.
Siem Reap primary school sees tech boost through use of AI
Wat Bo Primary School has launched a co-educational initiative with Malaysia, utilising AI technology to promote cultural exchanges between the children of the two ASEAN countries.
Indian Congress President slams government for reducing budget for higher education
The Congress chief said, “Budget cut for UGC by a massive 61 per cent. UGC is a statutory body and was supposed to be the only grant-giving agency in the country, but the Modi…
Unlocking Cambodia’s AI potential: Innovations, challenges, and horizons
AI systems will offer personalised learning paths, adaptive content, and intelligent feedback mechanisms, ensuring that Cambodian students can learn more effectively and…
South Korea’s education ministry intensifies scrutiny of advanced tutoring programs
The initiative, running from July 3 to Aug. 30, aims to clamp down on "pre-curriculum learning" in these tutoring institutions known locally as "hagwons."
Schools in Japan’s Noto region assign hugs for homework; children still suffering trauma from quake
While many children still complain about mental and physical problems due to the lack of progress on rebuilding, more than 100 children and parents have given feedback such as…
Indonesian students say abolition of science, social, language pathways is ‘liberating’
Until recently, final-year junior high school students had to make the tough decision on which academic path to take at the next level of education: IPA or IPS. In several…