Teachers
As the U.S. grapples with a staggering 200,000 teacher vacancies in the 2024--2025 school year, school districts are turning to global hiring pathways to sustain educational quality and classroom continuity. The Exchange Visitor (EV) Teacher Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, has emerged as a
Teachers
A growing number of parents and teachers in Russia are taking steps to shield children from the Kremlin's efforts to indoctrinate them with patriotic education, which they say is nothing more than propaganda. The propaganda drive, launched by President Vladimir Putin in 2022, includes "Important Conversations"
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Estonia, a small Baltic country with a population of 1.4 million, has become Europe's top performer in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's programme for international student assessment (PISA), overtaking its near neighbor Finland. The country's success can be attributed to its
Teachers
Teachers in Scotland face a growing threat of abuse, threats, and injuries as school violence escalates, a new documentary reveals. The frequency of attacks by pupils has become so common that school staff report feeling helpless in protecting both the children and themselves. The documentary, "Foirneart ann an Sgoiltean
Education
Pakistan's Education Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui inaugurated the renovation of 167 schools in Islamabad, with a focus on providing modern facilities to students. As part of the Project for the Provision of Missing Facilities in Educational Institutes of FDE in ICT, the renovation aims to address the
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A growing number of K-12 school districts across the country are facing educator shortages, with 75% of surveyed district employees believing teacher apprenticeships can help address this issue. Two-thirds of respondents view apprenticeship programs as a viable option for becoming a classroom teacher. However, lack of awareness about available programs
Teachers
As part of a pioneering initiative, the neurology department at Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) has begun training approximately 150 government school teachers in Kamrup district on handling students with epilepsy. The project, funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is officially named "Tele-school health-led Epilepsy
Teachers
The 2022 teachers' strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) highlighted the critical importance of adequate remuneration and prompt payment of salaries in maintaining the quality of teaching in schools. The union's demands for the implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage arrears, approved by the administration
Teachers
A new report has urged the government to formally embed diversity into the national curriculum, citing the need for a "new era" of racial inclusion in schools. The Centre for Young Lives think tank recommends mandatory teacher training on inclusive practices, highlighting the "disproportionately negative experiences and
Education
The Punjab government has introduced a novel 'School Mentorship Programme' that pairs government school students with high-ranking bureaucrats, with the aim of bridging the gap between aspirations and opportunities. Under the programme, 80 IAS/IPS/PCS/PPS officers will be assigned to government schools, where they will interact
Education
The DUP education minister, Paul Givan, has announced proposals to introduce a legal requirement for teachers in Northern Ireland to cooperate with inspections, which critics have labelled as "disappointing" and "destabilising." The plans, now out for public consultation, aim to protect inspections by making it an
Education
The Thai government's Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has opened schools for the 2025 academic year nationwide, with a focus on creating a conducive learning atmosphere that prioritizes student development. The OBEC has established five guidelines to achieve this goal, focusing on reducing unnecessary burdens on
