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Education

Group of Labour MPs seeking to steer young men away from ‘toxic influencers’

19 March at 19:18 PM, via The Guardian

Exclusive: new group of predominantly male MPs urge party to speak to men directly to tackle toxic masculinity

Dozens of Labour MPs have joined forces in an effort to steer young men away from “toxic influencers” and the manosphere with positive messages about fatherhood and the promise of better paternity rights, the Guardian has learned.

The new group of predominantly male MPs, many with...

Stormzy to receive honorary Cambridge University doctorate

19 March at 19:05 PM, via The Guardian

Rapper is honoured for his philanthropic work alongside the likes of John Rutter, Angela Davis and Simon Russell Beale

Stormzy has been awarded an honorary law doctorate from the University of Cambridge, to recognise his philanthropic work.

The rapper, 31, has initiated various schemes across sport and the arts outside his chart-topping music career, such as founding his Merky Books imprint...

Gambia: Advancing Rights of PWDs – NCCE Ends Nationwide Stakeholder Engagement

19 March at 17:41 PM, via AllAfrica

[The Point] The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) in collaboration with UNICEF through the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRP) recently wrapped up a nationwide stakeholder engagement on advancing the rights of Persons With Disabilities in The Gambia.

Namibia: Tertiary Institutions Rejects NSFAF Amendments

19 March at 17:27 PM, via AllAfrica

[Namibian] The Association of Private Higher Education Institutions in Namibia has rejected the newly passed Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) amendment law along with students organisations.

Mauritius: Education Minister Announces Measures to Tackle Bullying At School

19 March at 12:40 PM, via AllAfrica

[Government of Mauritius] An Education Council comprising representatives of a wide cross-section of the education sector will be set up to address the issue of bullying and substance abuse at school in a holistic manner and the alignment of actions while developing consensus on a wide range of issues.

Nigeria: WAEC Denies Nasu’s Anti-Labour Allegations

19 March at 11:57 AM, via AllAfrica

[Premium Times] NASU had accused WAEC of reneging on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) entered into with NASU on 10 March at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment

Kenya: MPs Quiz Leadership of Technical University of Kenya Over Financial Crisis

19 March at 08:48 AM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education has raised serious concerns over the financial crisis at the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K), questioning the institution’s leadership regarding delayed salaries, unremitted statutory deductions, and the collapse of its pension scheme.

Fewer GCSE exams proposed in Labour’s curriculum review – but Sats to stay

18 March at 21:48 PM, via The Guardian

Interim report for schools in England to also recommend more emphasis on digital and media literacy, sustainability and climate science

Pupils should sit fewer GCSE exams and Michael Gove’s English baccalaureate faces being scrapped under plans to be recommended in Labour’s long-awaited curriculum review.

An interim report published on Tuesday outlining the review’s initial findings indicated...

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