Ghana: Sagnarigu MP Cuts Sod for Ghs 2.8m Classroom Block , Sanitation Faculty At Nyerizee
[Ghanaian Times] The MP, Mr Atta Issah being assisted by chiefs and stakeholders to break ground for work to commence
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Nigeria: Governor Soludo Reaffirms Commitment to Education Reform
[Leadership] Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transform the state’s education sector, with plans to recruit more teachers to improve the quality of learning across public schools.
‘Oh my gosh, they’re all from London and Cambridge’: York University’s northerners fight back
Lucy Morville, from Burnley, thought most students would be from the north and felt ‘culture shock’ surrounded by southerners
Like many students from the north, Lucy Morville says she felt “culture shock” at being surrounded by southerners when she arrived at university. But she said the shock was even greater because it wasn’t what she expected when she enrolled at the University of York.
“I...
UK university degree no longer ‘passport to social mobility’, says King’s vice-chancellor
Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world
The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.
Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...
One Week Without Smartphones on a College Campus
A student-organized “tech fast” at St. John’s College thrust young people headfirst into a world of chalkboard-based communication. (On that note: Has anyone seen Eliza?)
Malawi: NGO Equips Over 300 Private ECD Caregivers to Raise Standards in Early Childhood Education
[Nyasa Times] In a major push to strengthen early childhood education in Malawi, Youth Health Network (YHN) has trained more than 300 private Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers in Lilongwe, aiming to close long-standing capacity gaps and professionalise childcare services across the sector.
The Guardian view on care leavers: responsibility for looked-after children does not end at 18 | Editorial
Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing role
The outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of the welfare state, which exists to promote the safety and wellbeing of highly vulnerable young people, is falling short in health, education and employment terms. They have a 62% higher chance of...
A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
Big Changes Are Coming to Student Loans. Here’s What to Know if You’re Struggling.
Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to get help.
Sudan: TSC Member Jabir Salutes Pioneering Generation of U of K Professors and Students
[SNA] – Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Lt. Gen. Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, paid tribute to the pioneering generation of professors and students at the University of Khartoum for their contributions to Sudan’s national movement, political awareness, and the development of Sudanese professionals worldwide.
Impact over income: a striking number of gen Zers are becoming teachers
Despite longstanding concerns over pay and conditions, more young graduates are entering the classroom
Joseph Curatolo was studying architecture four years ago when he took a summer job, teaching music to middle school students. When he told them he might leave the program to focus on his studies, he said, they burst into tears.
“The fact that I had such an impact on these kids led me to...
Tech Giants Are Racing to Embed A.I. in Schools Around the Globe
More governments are rolling out chatbots in schools. Some experts warn the tools could erode teaching and learning.
Days left to choose preferred primary school
The date by which people need to apply is 15 January – late applications can be less successful.
‘I wasn’t allowed to study, but I will make sure no girl in this village hears those same words’
Health worker Naushaba Roonjho was ostracised by her family in Pakistan for wanting to work but now she is campaigning for political office
When Naushaba Roonjho became the first girl anyone in her district knew to have passed Pakistan’s national secondary school exam, the news was not celebrated. At home, in her village of Sheikh Soomar in southern Sindh, her father told her: “This is...
Sudan: North Darfur – Wartime Education Collapse Portends ‘Lost Generation’
[Dabanga] North Darfur — Since the outbreak of war in Sudan on April 15, 2023, education has not been spared the repercussions of armed conflict; in fact, it has been one of the most severely affected sectors, particularly in historically fragile states like North Darfur. In the localities of Saraf Omra and Kutum, field reports prepared by the Darfur Victims Support Organisation reveal a dire...
Youthful Mayor Mamdani Assembles a Team of Government Veterans
Zohran Mamdani has stocked his administration with seasoned officials, in part to allay concerns about his inexperience and left-wing stances.
Hope in a Time of Cynicism
At a moment when Americans are distrusting and fearful, we examine the psychology of hope.
Mamdani Names Top Deputies for Child Care, Operations and Climate
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, announced several key appointments who could help implement central promises of his agenda, including universal child care.
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa University Eyes Global Competitiveness
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Addis Ababa University (AAU) has reaffirmed its commitment to attaining international competitiveness while serving as a central driver of Ethiopia’s national development.
Mamdani Reverses Call to End Mayoral Control of NYC Public Schools
The mayor-elect’s turnaround came as he selected Kamar Samuels to lead New York City’s school system at a precarious moment.
East Africa: Ethiopia Coders Program Boosting Digital Skills of Youth – University Students
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Students of higher education institutions said the 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Program is equipping them with essential skills that enable them to actively participate in the country’s growing digital ecosystem.