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Indonesia's Education Ministry, led by Basic and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti, has unveiled proposals to enhance education funding in 2026. As part of the plans, the ministry aims to raise the monthly stipends for contract teachers from Rp300,000 to Rp500,000 (approximately USD19 to
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Low-income families in New York City are facing a harsh reality this back-to-school season. The 30% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from China have significantly increased the cost of essential school supplies. Brett House, a professor of economics at Columbia Business School, explains that nearly everything children
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The Maharashtra government has approved a major expansion of the stepwise grant policy for private unaided and partially aided schools, providing relief to over 52,000 teachers and non-teaching staff across the state. The policy, first introduced in 2009, has been expanded gradually over the years, and the latest order
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The West Bengal School Service Commission is set to hold teacher recruitment tests to appoint special educators who will assist children with special needs at various levels in government-aided schools. The commission has scheduled the tests to fill 1,941 vacancies, as directed by the Supreme Court. Candidates can submit
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Despite reforms, the education sector in Katsina State is struggling with poor infrastructure, acute teacher shortages, and a growing number of out-of-school children. The state's Basic and Secondary Education Commissioner, Hon. Zanab Musawa, acknowledged that while over 200 schools and model secondary schools have been built, many rural
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The State Department of Education (Seduc) in Fortaleza will host a training session from August 19 to 21 for teachers working in multifunctional resource rooms at state schools. The training aims to improve the implementation of Specialized Educational Assistance (AEE), a complementary service for students with disabilities, autism, and high
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A new research report from the University of Johannesburg highlights the critical challenge of reading literacy in South Africa, particularly in the Foundation Phase of schooling, prompting government intervention. The government has introduced various skills development programmes and teaching materials aimed at improving reading literacy outcomes. A study conducted by
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Philip Scire, a 32-year-old eighth-grade language arts teacher at Explorer K-8 in Spring Hill, Florida, was arrested on Tuesday after a car crash in the school's parking lot. According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, Scire was found unconscious behind the wheel of his vehicle with
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A statewide survey conducted by the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy has revealed a concerning disparity in the use of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) in Virginia's K-12 English and math classes. The survey, which garnered a 23% response rate, found that 37% of English teachers and only
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The Ontario government has outlined the mandatory topics to be covered during four professional activity (PA) days for educators in the coming year. The topics, among others, include the school resource officer program, responsible use of artificial intelligence, combating racism, and keeping kids safe. The program, which is not offered
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The Kano State Government is taking a proactive step towards boosting its economic sector by equipping secondary school teachers with the skills to teach modern fish farming. As part of this initiative, 72 teachers are receiving refresher training to ensure effective step-down training for students across the state. The training,
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Ambow Education, a pioneer in AI-powered phygital solutions, has become one of the first signatories to the White House's Pledge to America's Youth: Investing in Artificial Intelligence Education. This commitment reflects Ambow's dedication to removing geographic and resource barriers to learning by utilizing its
