Education
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in partnership with Ceibal and implemented by Socialab, has launched a regional call for proposals to identify and support innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into education systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. The call, titled "AI Here!", aims to map,
Teachers
The Maharashtra school education department has issued new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent food poisoning and other health issues among school children who rely on the midday meal scheme for nutritious meals. The SOPs impose strict guidelines on all persons involved in the scheme, including School Management Committees, school
Teachers
The UK government's ambition is to ensure that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the right support to succeed in their education and beyond. To achieve this, the government is reforming teacher training to provide educators with the necessary skills to
Education
As public schools in Chicago prepare to open their doors on August 18, thousands of families are being warned of scaled-back services, fewer hot meals, and delayed maintenance due to a $734 million budget deficit. Charles Mayfield, Chief Operations Officer of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), has outlined several cost-saving measures
Teachers
In a significant victory for New Mexico's students, educators, and schools, the state's delegation in Washington pushed President Trump to release nearly $5.6 billion in federal education funding that was illegally withheld from the state. This funding supports programs that provide mental health support grants,
Education
Lanzhou City's authorities have underlined the importance of prioritizing campus safety and stability, emphasizing that all levels of party committees, governments, and educational departments must take proactive measures to ensure a secure environment for students. To achieve this, the city plans to implement a comprehensive safety framework, including
Teachers
With a significant teacher shortage in Victoria, schools are turning to professionals with non-traditional backgrounds to fill the gap. By offering incentives and support, educational institutions are enticing skilled workers to trade in their tools for a teaching career. For Antonio Zardo, a former chef, and Chris Harris, a former
Education
Following a concerted effort by Senator Susan Collins and nine of her Republican Senate colleagues, the U.S. Department of Education has agreed to release the remaining formula grant funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 that states had anticipated receiving on July 1. This announcement comes in response to a
Education
Wisconsin officials had been warning about the devastating impact of the federal education funding freeze, which has left nearly 56,000 children learning English as a second language and close to 34,000 adult learners affected. The state's Attorney General, Josh Kaul, had joined a lawsuit challenging the
Teachers
The West Bengal School Service Commission is set to conduct fresh selection tests for teachers at government-aided schools on September 7 and 14, following the Supreme Court's cancellation of 17,206 teaching positions due to irregularities in the 2016 recruitment process. The tests, which mark the first teacher
Bullying
Bullying is a severe crisis plaguing schools across South Africa, leaving children with emotional scars, anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. According to the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP), an estimated 40% of school-going children experience some form of bullying, with emotional and physical abuse being alarmingly common. Cyberbullying
Education
The UK government has outlined its goal to ensure that all children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed and thrive in their education and as they move into adult life. To achieve this, the Neurodivergence Task
