Aftermath of Chattogram floods: Many children yet to return to school
Floods for seven days following persistent rains compelled the schools in Satkania upazila of Chattogram to remain closed for two weeks.
Education
Demand for private education, English tutoring grows in North Korea
Despite an official ban on private education, North Korea's tutoring market is expanding, with a particular focus on learning English.
South Korea unveils 5-year plan to attract 300,000 foreign students
The Education Ministry also plans to team up with the Culture Ministry to cater to growing demand for Korean language learning.
A Biratnagar school’s plan to build hostel for disabled children hindered by funds crunch
The provincial government says it has no plans or programmes this fiscal year to spend on school infrastructures for disabled children.
Indonesia stands by school zoning policy despite reports of cheating
Under the policy, schools are required to give a large part of their seats to students who live in the vicinity, and a smaller number to students on academic merit.
South Korea’s teachers demand protections against unfair child abuse claims
Teachers say attempts to create an inclusive environment involving both students and teachers have often been met with strong reactions from the parents of troubled students.
Maths marvels medal at SIMOC
The Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge saw an impressive pool of over 1,600 contenders from 25 nations.
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.