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A recent study in North Carolina's statewide data on computer science teachers and student learning suggests that these educators may be more qualified than those teaching other subjects in the same schools. The research, led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor Paul Bruno, analyzed data from 2006-07 to
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The Maharashtra education department's new staff-approval formula has sent shockwaves among teachers, who believe it will severely impact the quality of education in rural and remote areas. The formula, issued on March 15, 2024, requires schools to have at least 20 students in each class for teachers to
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The National Education Union (NEU) has come under fire for holding a workshop to train teachers on how to advocate for Palestine in schools, as part of a broader campaign to promote the Palestinian cause in education. Critics warn that this could breach legislation requiring balanced presentation of opposing views
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Thousands of students and faculty members from several prestigious universities in Karachi joined a massive rally to express their unwavering support and solidarity with the armed forces of Pakistan. The rally, organized by the Sindh Higher Education Commission, was a testament to the strong bond between the nation and its
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Protest marches were held by students of the Borhanuddin Girls Secondary School in Bhola after an assistant teacher, Raktim Chandra Sharma, was accused of engaging in immoral activities with a student. The school authorities have temporarily suspended the teacher and formed a five-member investigation committee to look into the matter.
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A southern Iowa school teacher, Cheyenne Wilson, has been denied unemployment benefits after she gave a female student a condom during a discussion about sex, leading to her resignation from the Clarke Community School District. According to administrative law judge Emily Drenkow Carr, Wilson's resignation was not "
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Concerns have been raised by Conservative MP James Wild about the potential impact of the National Insurance increase on school budgets. Wild, who has been visiting schools across his North West Norfolk constituency, has spoken to head teachers who are already experiencing pressures from rising costs and "unfunded pay
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A former science teacher, Norman Riemer, was arrested last month and faces five counts of child molestation, highlighting the Palm Beach County School District's decision to bypass its normal hiring process for him in 1999. Riemer's wife, Barbara, who worked as the principal at Whispering Pines
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Researchers from Artvin Coruh University have conducted a study to investigate the relationship between higher-order thinking skills and academic achievement of pre-service teachers. The study aimed to determine how creative thinking, critical thinking, metacognitive thinking, and empathic thinking skills impact academic achievement at both low and high levels. The research
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Research conducted in Maharashtra, India has identified significant factors influencing the dietary habits of Indian primary school children, highlighting the need for interventions and policies to promote healthy eating. The study, which involved semi-structured interviews with 41 participants, including children, mothers, and teachers, found that individual-level factors such as taste
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As President Donald Trump's executive order pushes for "common sense" school discipline, more states are following suit, expanding the authority of teachers and school officials to deal with disruptive students. In West Virginia, a new law creates a structured process for responding to violent, threatening, or
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The Siauliai City Municipality, Lithuania, recently held a festive science marathon for 3rd-4th grade students, focusing on the topic "Why do ships sail?" at the Siauliai Technical Creativity Center. The event, which took place on May 14, aimed to encourage students to explore science and innovation through interactive
