A recent survey According to research from the education-focused charitable organization Sutton Trust, 21 percent of students taking their GCSE exams are receiving extra private tuition, up from only 10 percent ten years earlier. What surprised me, being a parent of three kids who have taken important exams in the last five years, is that […]
Students have to wear sunglasses inside the classroom due to this issue. schools trapped in costly agreements with private firms cannot get their defective ultra-bright LED lights repaired. Many schools are spending tens of thousands of pounds annually for private finance initiative (PFI) agreements, wherein private enterprises provide the funding, construction, and maintenance of public
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Autism is a neurological disorder that usually starts in childhood, marked by unusual behavior as well as difficulties in communication and social engagement. Referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this condition influences the way people interact with others, communicate, and assimilate data. In Islam, every individual, irrespective of their physical or mental condition, such
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In a blistering TikTok a rant that has attracted over a million viewers, a 26-year-old high school English instructor has delivered an honest and uncensored goodbye into the classroom—and to an era she believes has been overwhelmed and handicapped by technology. “I’m really stepping away from this career. I’ve decided to resign. This coming Friday
The six-module series centers around Indigenous Australian culture. Needs to be finished for employment in public institutions of education EXPLORE FURTHER: Institution Reverses Mandatory ‘Woke’ Courses The NSW government has made it mandatory for teachers to obtain certification in Aboriginal culture and anti-racism before they can work in schools. In the most recent attempt to turn
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The top performers in the 2024 SPM exams attribute their achievements to individual sacrifices, familial backing, structured study habits, and committed educators. From the group of 56 leading scorers at SMK Sultan Ismail in Johor Baru, notable mentions include M. Kayyelvizhi, Harry Danish Ahmad Kamal Azuan, twins Lee Yun Ting and Lee Yun Qian, as
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It was a memorable weekend for 1,600 students who graduated from HELP University in Kuala Lumpur recently. During the ceremony, the graduates received doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees. The occasion held particular importance as it coincided with the celebration of the university’s 39th anniversary during the convocation ceremony. The HELP University chancellor and co-founder, Prof
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PETALLING JAYA: In collaboration with a Chinese educational organization, MCA will delve deeper into matters and difficulties faced by young people, as stated by Datuk Dr. Monna Ong Siew Siew. The collaborative initiative with the Institute of Sociology at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences will encompass arranging seminars, conferences, and forums. Additionally, it involves
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One out of every four students currently suffers from poor mental health, exacerbating the issue. school absence crisis , according to new government data reveals. The extensive research involving over 7,000 kids was shared exclusively with The i Paper is the first to establish the connection between inadequate mental health and attendance. The study revealed
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The Education Secretary stated that women now have the option to have additional children due to the increased availability of free child care services. Bridget Phillipson praised the 30 hours per week of Government-funded childcare for under-fives, saying it will give mothers the freedom to juggle work with family and consider how many children they
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MELAKA: For at least five generations of Malaysians dating back to 1910, this place has been an institution they’ve all encountered. During the Second World War, it served as the temporary seat of the Japanese colonial government. However, nowadays, the rooftop at SMK Methodist (ACS) in Tengkera has leakage issues during rainstorms, the blackboards are
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JERTIH – Educators and pensioners who post personal stories like their retirement strategies or experiences of solitude on social networking sites are becoming more vulnerable to cyber fraudsters. The Terengganu Deputy Education Director Kamal Mohamed mentioned that these job postings frequently lure scammers who use methods including romance scams, fraudulent investment proposals, and phony lending
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Former teacher employs Star-NiE program during Putrajaya seminar for 64 students A retired educator’s faith in the impact of newspapers as an educational resource prompted her to utilize The Star’s Newspaper-in-Education (Star-NiE) program for providing engaging learning opportunities. On Wednesday, Chang Siew Juen headed her inaugural session as a language instructor at a Star-NiE student
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A think tank has encouraged more students to adopt military-like discipline via school-led cadet programs. The New Britain Project (TNBP) aims to increase the number of schools providing the program from 268 to 500 by the year 2029. Studies indicate that Combined Cadet Force (CCF) units in educational institutions can bolster ‘disciplinary’ standards and behavioral
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Angry parents of pupils at a school in the Bay Area, established by Mark Zuckerberg Priscilla Chan, his spouse, is seeking answers as they question why it will close next year. The Primary School, located just steps away from two non-tuition elementary schools, runs these educational institutions without charging fees. Meta ‘ HQ in Menlo
A new medical facility in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, is set to reshape the education of upcoming healthcare providers. Sunway University has inaugurated the Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School, dedicated to achieving academic brilliance, moral leadership, and pioneering studies. The founder and chairman of Sunway Group, Tan Sri Sir Dr Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO, stated
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Deputy head teacher James has found himself “in limbo” regarding his divorce due to prolonged delays in resolving these issues. value of his pension . Similar to numerous educators, this 48-year-old teacher patiently awaited the transfer of his cash equivalent value (CEV) for retirement funds over several months. Teachers, similar to other government employees, accumulate
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The yearly expense for enrolling a child in a state secondary school has climbed to over £2,200, marking an increase of 30 percent within just three years. According to a recent report, parents are currently spending considerably more on daily school expenses compared to what they spent in 2022. This encompasses boxed meals and treats,
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In impoverished regions, one out of every ten schools fails to provide physics A-Level because of a shortage of teachers, raising concerns about ‘growing inequity for a whole generation’. Research conducted by the Teach First charity indicates that nine percent of institutions located in underprivileged regions have eliminated physics courses, whereas 31 percent have discontinued
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A non-profit group is providing RM5 million in scholarships and financial aid, collaborating with 10 institutions of higher learning. The collaboration, known as the HOPE initiative (Harnessing Opportunities for Pathways in Education), aims to provide 57 economically challenged Malaysian students with the chance to advance their studies through foundation, diploma, and bachelor’s degree programs spanning
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