The provincial department of education appointed a management consortium for the project in September 2025, according to an appointment letter signed by superintendent-general Lengane Bogatsu. Contract Value Versus Estimated Delivery Cost However, parents, staff members, community leaders, and people associated with the project claim that painting and re-roofing 13 classrooms used largely existing materials with … Read more
Apple Watch for Kids allows parents to remotely manage cellular-enabled Apple Watch models using family setup software on an iPhone, providing direct communication and school-time controls without requiring a standalone smartphone, according to product reviews from Pickr. What Is Apple Watch for Kids and How Does It Work? Apple Watch for Kids is a software … Read more
According to reports from Kumagaya, Japan, high school students are transforming ordinary blackboards into vibrant, temporary canvases using colorful chalk in the annual “Kokuban Art Koshien” championship. Established in 2015 by Tokyo-based blackboard manufacturer Nichigaku Co., the national contest invites teams from about 300 schools to collaborate on intricate, dreamlike illustrations over summer break, celebrating … Read more
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases in Australia are projected to climb to at least 120,000 by the end of winter, surpassing the current case counts for both influenza and Covid-19. According to the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Immunisation Foundation of Australia (IFA), more than 83,000 cases have already been confirmed this season, triggering … Read more
The family of a Grade 9 student who died following a November 8, 2024, marine accident in the Maldives has filed a lawsuit against St. Joseph’s Institution International (SJII). The student, identified as Jenna, was struck by a boat’s propeller during a school-mandated Outdoor Education expedition run by the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP). … Read more
India is demanding international accountability at the UN Security Council following a 44% increase in attacks on schools during 2025. With 473 million children currently living in or fleeing conflict zones, the global community is increasingly looking toward digital infrastructure and stricter legal consequences to prevent the total collapse of education in war-torn regions. Why … Read more
Two students, aged 14 and 15, killed three classmates and wounded seven others in a shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, Philippines, on Monday, according to regional police chief Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy. The suspects, who were armed with a 9 mm pistol and a .38 caliber revolver, were taken into custody … Read more
The Trump administration on Tuesday transferred oversight of the nation’s special education programs and civil rights enforcement in schools to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, respectively, marking the latest step in its push to dismantle the Education Department. Why did the Education Department transfer these functions? Education Secretary … Read more
Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools starting this fall to address declining literacy rates and increasing classroom distractions. This policy shift is part of a growing international trend where educators are prioritizing traditional learning tools, such as physical books, over digital screens to improve student engagement and cognitive development. Why are schools … Read more
The Evolution of Youth Mental Health Support in Schools For decades, school “pastoral care” was often a reactive measure—a safety net deployed only after a crisis had already occurred. However, we are seeing a fundamental shift toward proactive, integrated mental health frameworks. The goal is no longer just to manage a crisis, but to build … Read more