Iran Condemns Attacks on Its Universities, Warns of Retaliation
After attacks on several Iranian campuses, Iranian forces warn they could target American universities in the region.
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Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga, Muvawala Urge Schools to Prioritize Practical Skills Over Exam Scores
[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.
Uganda: Buganda Lukiiko Speaker Urges Schools to Prioritize Talent Development
[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.
Uganda: Minister Musasizi – Teachers to Receive Phased Salary Enhancements, Fuel Prices to Rise
[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.
Uganda: Makerere University Suspends All Physical Campaigns Ahead of Guild Elections
[Nile Post] Makerere University has suspended all physical campaign activities ahead of the Students Guild elections, citing escalating tensions and violations of electoral guidelines.
Teaching union votes against plans for new Year 8 reading test
The government says assessments are “vital tools” for identifying areas where pupils need extra support.
Zack Polanski tells NEU teachers’ union that Greens would abolish ‘toxic’ Ofsted – UK politics live
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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South Africa: Joburg’s CBD Is Quietly Becoming ‘Education Town’ – and It’s Changing the City
[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.
University job cuts warning ahead of strike ballot
The University and College Union says the cuts would weaken the university’s appeal to students.
South Africa: Nsfas Directed to Activate Forensic Unit to Work With SIU
[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.
Uganda: Brightermonday Uganda Drives Skills-First Revolution At Muni University
[Nile Post] Over 1,000 young Ugandans gathered at Muni University over the weekend as BrighterMonday Uganda launched its Gen-Kazi upskilling programme under the theme “Matching Ambition with Opportunity.”
Africa: Brainwave Africa Launches Digital Learning Platform, Urges Wider Adoption in Schools
[Nile Post] Brainwave Africa on Saturday hosted a community dialogue in Kampala, bringing together teachers, parents, and students to discuss the future of digital learning in Uganda.
How Bard College Became a Major Real Estate Player 20 Miles Away
A nonprofit foundation donated $82 million worth of properties in Hudson, N.Y., to the school, which has provided few details about its plans.
How a Civics School With a Conservative Bent Divided Its Supporters
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.
Students ‘go on strike’ over teacher shortages
Officials say specialist teachers from Guernsey may be sent to help pupils prepare for their exams.
Meet the pupils teaching speeders a lesson in Kids Court
Those caught speeding on a stretch of road outside a rural school are being taught some lessons by the pupils.
New school will mean 15 hours travelling, say mums
A parent pleads for children to be seen as “more than just a number on a spreadsheet”.
Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns
The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.
Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones
No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline.
‘A fire that’s burning again’: Welsh language resurges thanks to adult learners
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.
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Lack of specialist staff hinders support for Send children, teacher survey finds
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...