Education
In a concerted effort to address the global shame of having one of the highest rates of out-of-school children, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) have launched a multi-state intervention. At the forefront of this movement is Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State,
Education
Nigeria's governors have sounded the alarm on the country's dire education crisis, citing foundational skills as critical building blocks for achieving educational objectives. Despite efforts to address the issue of out-of-school children, the number of children without access to education remains mind-boggling. The crisis is exacerbated
Education
A new study published in the Journal of Childhood, Education & Society has found that physical activity is crucial for children's healthy development, but many do not achieve recommended levels. The research, conducted by the University of Hradec Kralove, investigated the influence of school environments and educational practices
Education
The Delhi government's new education campaign, Shiksha Aarambh, targets out-of-school children, including those with special needs, by using digital forms and community outreach. The initiative is being run by Samagra Shiksha-Delhi to identify children who have never been enrolled or have dropped out. A simple QR code, available
Education
Wycliffe Muga's reflection on the current state of education in Kenyan schools raises crucial questions about the values that Kenya has always stood for. Historically, all Kenyan presidents, except for Uhuru Kenyatta, have been school teachers at some point in their careers. This is not a coincidence; the
County councils
Dover District Council, in partnership with Kent County Council and One You Kent, has collaborated with local school children to design new signs that promote healthy living and protect children from the dangers of second-hand smoke. As part of this initiative, a winning sign designed by Guston Church of England
County councils
The Monmouthshire County Council, which initially confirmed changes that would see over 100 children lose their free bus passes, has now expressed regret over the decision. The council had tightened the qualifying distances for free bus passes in October last year, citing a home-to-school transport bill of £7 million a
Teachers
A head-on collision between a school van and a pickup truck in Amroha district, India, resulted in the deaths of a 5-year-old girl and a 22-year-old teacher, leaving 13 others injured, including 12 schoolchildren and another teacher. The accident occurred near the Manota bridge at approximately 7:20 am, and
Teachers
Researchers at Universitas Sriwijaya conducted a study to identify the needs of elementary school students and teachers regarding English language teaching. The investigation aimed to bridge the vocabulary gap among students by developing an English pocketbook tailored to their specific needs. The study involved a need analysis process, where questionnaires
Teachers
A teacher was seriously injured in a stabbing at a cultural center in Alblasserdam, Netherlands, during a musical performance by elementary school pupils. The incident occurred as the teacher tried to intervene in an argument between three men, while many people witnessed the stabbing. Three suspects were later arrested, with
Teachers
The California Credit Union Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation serving as the philanthropic arm of California Credit Union, has awarded 10 grants to underwrite class projects in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, and Ventura counties. The grants, totaling $215,000 since the program's inception in 2012,
Teachers
A distressing incident occurred on July 5th when a coach carrying 31 pupils and four teachers from Dame Allan's school in Newcastle, England, caught fire while on an excursion in Germany. The fire broke out in the rear engine compartment of the vehicle, but thanks to the quick
