Of full stomachs and empty books
The education problem in the Philippines is multipronged, and it needs multiple solutions.
Education
Philippine education secretary to Asean member states: Equip learners with digital skills
Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara during an ASEAN meeting on Monday, Aug 26, however emphasised that technological advancements must only used to aid and support the…
Reforming the culture of student politics is crucial: The Daily Star
We can’t have the same old politics on university campuses.
‘Peace of mind’: S’pore athletes hail new financial support plans by Singapore government
From Sept 1, student-athletes will be able to apply for the undergrad scholarship via two tracks – the dual-career path for athletes pursuing their studies while training and…
Independence in education: Harnessing AI to empower teachers
Researching AI's potential in education is paramount to ensure teachers' autonomy through personalised professional development as well as to ensure quality, innovative education,…
Seoul National University slammed over ‘boastful’ bumper stickers for parents
Many Koreans have criticized SNU Foundation for creating the stickers as yet another tool that “excessively shows off one’s educational background.”
Cambodia’s One Book, One Community nationwide drive aims to foster reading culture
The mission, which runs from August 10 to September 10, aims to distribute 25,000 books nationwide, with a focus on young people aged between 15 and 35, according to OBOC founder…
1.4m girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return: UNESCO
Access to primary education has also fallen sharply, with 1.1 million fewer girls and boys attending school, UNESCO said in a statement as the Taliban authorities marked three…
South Korea’s free after-school programs to run nationwide
This is one of the Yoon Suk Yeol administration's measures to combat the low birthrate; the before- and after-school child care programs operate from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from…
Reversing the culture of bullying
The Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) in 2022 indicated that one out of three Filipino students have experienced bullying.