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Clowns in Bolivia are upset by mandate that stops schools hosting events from which they earn a living
Dozens of clowns have marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital to protest against a government decree that limits extracurricular activities in schools, threatening their livelihoods.
Wearing full face paint and their signature red noses, the clowns gathered on Monday in front of the...
After a university in Tehran was struck during the war, Iranian leaders said that the outposts of U.S. schools were “legitimate targets.”
After attacks on several Iranian campuses, Iranian forces warn they could target American universities in the region.
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, and his Busoga counterpart, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, have called on schools across Uganda to shift from exam-focused teaching to a competence-based approach that equips learners with practical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
[Nile Post] The Speaker of the Buganda Lukiiko (Parliament), Patrick Luwaga Mugumbule, has emphasized the importance of nurturing students’ talents at all levels of education, commending school administrators for prioritizing co-curricular development.
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has revealed that the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is expected to collect Shs 44.5 billion in taxes to support a proposed Shs 84.209 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
[Nile Post] Makerere University has suspended all physical campaign activities ahead of the Students Guild elections, citing escalating tensions and violations of electoral guidelines.
The government says assessments are “vital tools” for identifying areas where pupils need extra support.
The Green party leader said Ofsted is a ‘failed institution’ and that teaching should move ‘toward a genuinely collaborative model’
Starmer complained about other parties whipping up division, and he specifically criticised Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary, for “complaining about Muslims praying in public”.
Labour, by contrast, values bringing people together, he said.
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[Our City News] For decades, Joburg’s western CBD — once home to the prestigious Johannesburg Stock Exchange, powerful mining houses and major bank headquarters — has been slipping into a symbol of urban decay.
The University and College Union says the cuts would weaken the university’s appeal to students.
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has directed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board to activate its forensic unit immediately to work with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on cases already under investigation, and refer identified instances of fraud and misrepresentation to the appropriate authorities.
A nonprofit foundation donated $82 million worth of properties in Hudson, N.Y., to the school, which has provided few details about its plans.
A University of North Carolina program was intended to promote civil discourse and ideological diversity. Some of its early conservative supporters say it is doing the opposite.
Officials say specialist teachers from Guernsey may be sent to help pupils prepare for their exams.
Those caught speeding on a stretch of road outside a rural school are being taught some lessons by the pupils.
A parent pleads for children to be seen as “more than just a number on a spreadsheet”.
The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.
No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline.
The number of people on Dysgu Cymraeg courses has risen by 61% since 2017, as people in Wales rediscover the ‘poetry’ of the language
Elinor Staniforth from Cardiff hated Welsh lessons at her English-medium school – after her GCSEs, she said, she “forgot all about it”. Winning a place at Oxford University, however, made Staniforth reassess her identity and relationship with the language.
“I...
National Education Union poll finds 89% feel class sizes in England are too big to be ‘properly inclusive’
Oversized classes and inadequate staffing levels are hindering teachers’ capacity to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), according to a large survey of state school teachers in England.
Nine out of 10 (89%) of the 10,000 teachers who took part in the...