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upGrad UAE forum unites education leaders
“Professional development has moved beyond courses and certificates. Often, the moments that lead to the most growth aren’t planned. You’re more likely to remember a time you stepped up unexpectedly than a three-day workshop. PD comes in many...

Vietnamese university eyes closer cooperation in higher education with Laos
KPL (KPL/VNA) A delegation from Hanoi Financial and Banking University (FBU) is paying a working visit to Laos from July 15-18 in order to promote cooperation in higher education. (KPL/VNA) A delegation from Hanoi Financial and Banking University...
Education Minister touts TVET achievements
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu,last Thursday, extolled the significant strides and successes of Ghana's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) transformation at the 2025 TVET Pitso forum in Gabrone, Botswana. The event,...

Don Flaten named recipient of the 2025 Les Henry Award
July 17, 2025 — Sourced from SWAT MAPS news release from July 10, 2025: Dr. Don Flaten, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba, has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award. The...

South Korea: Education Minister Nominee Apologises Over Allegations Of Daughter's Academic Plagiarism
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 16 (IANS) Education Minister nominee Lee Jin-sook apologised Wednesday over allegations of unlawfully sending her daughter to study abroad at an early age and committing academic plagiarism.Lee's second daughter, now 33,...

Uttarakhand tasks NCERT with including Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana in school syllabus: State Education Minister
Until the new syllabus is introduced, students will recite verses from these texts during daily prayer sessions. | Photo: iStock/ Getty Images Uttarakhand Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat on Wednesday said that the state government has asked...

Area students honored at annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development event
ATLANTA — Career and technical students in Tennessee won one of the nation's highest awards at the 2025 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 25-26. More than 6,500 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical...

Department of Education concludes Consultations for PNG Education Transformation Vision 2075
The Department of Education has successfully concluded the consultations to finally complete writing the Papua New Guinea Education Transformation Vision 2075 (PNGETV 2075). The final consultation was conducted in close consultation with the...

GFNC: Minimising Food Waste Educational Video Part 2
by Grenada Food and Nutrition Council The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council (GFNC) has launched Part 2 of its educational video series “Minimising Food Waste” continuing its mission to promote sustainable food practices that support household...

China ranks 2nd in STEM education
China ranks second globally in STEM education development, trailing only the United States, according to a new index released on Sunday by the Tongji University STEM Education think tank in Shanghai. The Global STEM Education Development Index...

Together for Education: Holcim Philippines Uplifts Learning Spaces in Host Communities
HPI reaffirms its commitment to supporting the educational development of the Filipino youth through active participation in Brigada Eskwela 2025. Manila, Philippines – In support of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) annual Brigada Eskwela...

More than 20 US states sue Trump administration for education funding freeze
Nearly half of US states joined in a complaint against the Trump administration and the Education Department on Monday over the $6 billion funding freeze for K-12 schools and adult education. Plaintiffs alleged that defendants, including Education...

UJAA celebrates 35 years with Leadership Development Academy series
WASHINGTON, DC: The Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc (UJAA) is marking its 35th anniversary with a special edition of its Leadership Development Academy (LDA) series, bringing together past and present leaders to celebrate...

Policy research has certain limitations
RALEIGH — If I didn’t believe public-policy research mattered, I wouldn’t have spent so much of my career commissioning and funding it. At the national level, studies conducted by university scholars, government researchers, and think tankers help...

Kurn Hattin welcomes Beth Ross as new Director of Development
WESTMINSTER — Kurn Hattin Home and School for Children has appointed Beth Ross as its new Director of Development. A seasoned nonprofit executive with a deep background in education, human services, and community partnership, Ross will lead...

The Unseen Divide: How the Teacher Diversity Gap Shapes K-12 Education
Get the latest news! Stay Informed Stay Connected: Subscribe to receive news daily. By Sherri Yarbrough | Dallas Weekly | Word In Black This post was originally published on Dallas Weekly (WIB) – In the ongoing national conversation about...

Cole Hired as Director of Workforce Development
Ozarka College welcomes Dawsyn Cole as the new Director of Workforce Development for the Advancement office. In her new role, Dawsyn will work closely with industry partners to strengthen the connection between education and workforce development....

Keep special education with Education Department, former officials say
A dozen former federal special education leaders are urging Congress to reject any efforts to move oversight of special education services out of the U.S. Department of Education, according to a letter sent to lawmakers Monday. The letter — signed...
Ribbon snipped on 900 Rainier with 396 units and education center
Photos via 900 Rainier leasing website [enlarge] The 396-unit building spans 260,000 square feet. The DJC reported in April that leasing had begun at 900 Rainier, a new mixed-income building at 900 Rainer Ave. S. from developer OZ Navigator, which...

Focus on teaching, not paperwork: STF urges relief from preparing reports
Speaking to the media on the occasion, Saidulu said teachers, headmasters were forced to spend more time on submitting reports to higher officials which was wasting valuable time, meant to be used for teaching students. Khammam: Telangana School...