South Korean students see uptick in school violence as schools return to offline classes
The Education Ministry said it will work on developing a mobile application that allows users to report school violence immediately.
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Philippine senator files bill banning junk food, sweetened drinks in public schools
The bill aims to prohibit the sale, distribution, and promotion of junk food and sugary drinks inside and 100 metres from the perimeter of all public educational institutions.
New textbook guidelines spark controversy
In the new guidelines, phrases like "southward invasion (by North Korea)" and “liberal democracy" were left out, which touch on some sensitive disputes in the country’s modern…
90% jab rate needed for full-day secondary classes: Hong Kong government
The Education Bureau said it hopes that all schools encourage their students and staff to undergo rapid tests to ensure a safe and smooth school opening.
Foreign students finally returning to Japanese universities
Pandemic-related restrictions on the entry of foreigners began to be relaxed in March, and about 115,000 foreign students had entered Japan as of the end of July.
The slow, rough road to school
The paper says a myriad of problems have shown how unprepared the education sector is in resuming in-person classes despite two years of opportunity to put things in order.
China eases visa rules for international students
Under the latest policy, foreign students with valid residence permits for study can enter China without requiring a visa starting from Aug 24.
Cambodia education minister extends school year by one month
The education minister cited the need to ensure the quality of student's education and fill gaps in their learning.
Philippine schools reopen; vice-president says it’s ‘victory’ for education
With schools opening once again, “this is also a victory for all the teachers, support staff, parents… and all education stakeholders,” vice-president Sara Duterte said.
No space, time, funds: Test to accommodate students gets tougher for Philippine schools
Two days before the reopening of the schools, teachers still face problems of classroom shortages, inadequate supplies and the lack of safety protocols.