Category: educational systems
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New Zealand joins global trend banning phones in schools as literacy declines
Sweden’s Shift Towards Traditional Learning Sweden, a country known for its progressive approach to digital technology, is taking a bold step by planning to ban mobile phones in schools starting from the next academic year. This move is part of a global trend where various nations are rethinking the role of screens in classrooms. Since…
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Martin acknowledges challenges in Education Department
Department of Education Faces Continued Challenges There are clear issues within the Department of Education, according to the Taoiseach, following another embarrassing U-turn this week. The department had to reopen the application process for summer provision, a program designed to provide educational support during the summer holidays for children with complex special educational needs and…
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Sheikha Moza Visits QF Schools Exhibition
A Platform for Innovation and Future Leadership At the Qatar Science & Technology Park, the Qatar Foundation Schools Showcase brought together students from various schools under the Qatar Foundation (QF) to present their innovative projects. This event highlighted the diverse range of ideas and solutions developed by young minds in areas such as Artificial Intelligence,…
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2025 Budget Pledges Commitment to STEM Education: Executive Director Speaks
By Nastain Ibn Saliu Kete-Krachi (O/R), March 21, GNA – The national budget for 2025, unveiled by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, shows a strong dedication to bolstering Ghana’s education sector, allocating more than GHC30 billion toward educational advancement. This budget places considerable emphasis on advancing STEM education and enhancing the digital skills infrastructure. As…
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Report: Pioneering Schools Project Confronts Structural and Methodological Hurdles
The latest report issued by the Higher Council for Education, Training, and Scientific Research points out various challenges impeding the nationwide growth of the “Pioneering Schools” initiative, even though advancements were noted during its initial testing stage. A major issue highlighted is the inadequate educational oversight, mainly because of a limited number of inspectors who…