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'Political hack with zero integrity: Congress pushes for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of pushing a political agenda with the CBSE's three-language formula. They claim the move disrupts academic calendars and student futures. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is called a "political hack" who must resign. This follows recent controversies surrounding the CBSE's on-screen marking system…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

'Mantri Pradhan' 'shamelessly digging' his heels in office; whose patronage has ensured his survival: Congress

Congress criticizes Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan regarding the CBSE OSM system controversy. The party alleges incompetence and corruption within the ministry. They highlight student concerns and media reports about system flaws. Congress questions Prime Minister Narendra Modi's continued support for the minister. Two top CBSE officials were transferred following the…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Scottish schools to be 'phone-free environments' under new law, SNP announce

SCOTTISH schools will become “phone-free environments” under new legislation, the SNP have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2

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French health minister promises fast track access to mental health for youth

France's Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced on Tuesday that the government would fast-track access to mental health appointments for young people. She promised that those identified by staff in the national education system as having mental health problems would be seen by a professional within 24 to 48 hours.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 2

Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty

The school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools as well.

Bangkok Post · Jun 2

Classrooms caught in TikTok contradiction

There is something deeply absurd about the Education Ministry partnering with TikTok to turn teachers into content creators while acknowledging that excessive screen time and short-form videos can harm children's concentration, learning and mental wellbeing.

Bangkok Post · Jun 2

Trump team looking to cut aid to college majors that don’t result in high paying jobs

Critics have argued the Education Department’s proposed rule requires ‘critical adjustments’

The Independent UK · Jun 1

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DUP accuses Sinn Fein of ‘spectacle’ in their criticism of Education Bill

However Sinn Fein has argued they have allowed the Bill on to the floor of the Assembly to be debated.

The Independent UK · Jun 1

CBSE says vulnerabilities in OSM portal OnMark contained

The Central Board of Secondary Education has contained vulnerabilities in its OnMark portal. Cybersecurity experts from government agencies and IITs are working to secure the platform. They are fortifying systems and eliminating any remaining exploitable weaknesses. The identified issues have been addressed. The board is ensuring a more secure setup…

The Economic Times · May 31

Pradhan Mantri-Mantri Pradhan 'jugalbandi' destroying hopes of lakhs of youth: Congress

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of damaging the education system and youth prospects. Following delays in the CUET-UG exam, the party criticized the Prime Minister and Education Minister. Allegations include promoting unqualified academics and widespread corruption. The government is reportedly attempting damage control, but the Congress claims…

The Economic Times · May 30

Govt exploring option of using IAF for transportation of NEET retest papers

The Indian government is considering using the Indian Air Force to transport NEET-UG exam papers for the retest scheduled on June 21. This option was discussed at a high-level meeting involving the Defence Minister, Education Minister, and Communications Minister. The final decision rests with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Economic Times · May 29

Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency

TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses' accountability rating.

The Texas Tribune · May 28

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #207

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

Ballotpedia · May 27

CBSE OSM row: Congress says ' Mantri Pradhan' s insistence' on holding on to his office shameful

The Congress party has strongly criticized the government regarding the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system. They allege that the Education Minister ignored advice, leading to student distress. The party is demanding the immediate resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This controversy highlights concerns about the implementation of the new marking system…

The Economic Times · May 27

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Bangkok Post · May 27

Rules on screen time in schools coming soon

The Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce regulations on students’ screen time and online content usage to protect their learning ability.

Bangkok Post · May 26

TikTok teaching trap

Last week, it was bringing e-sports into schools; this week, the Education Ministry is floating the idea of training teachers to produce short educational videos for TikTok.

The Canberra Times · May 26

How an 'inequitable' system is failing the ACT students who need it most

Students need more support but the system is not keeping up.

The Independent UK · May 26

Education secretary orders review of hidden childcare costs for parents

‘Too many’ families report being asked to pay additional fees

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Bangkok Post · May 26

Rules on screen time in schools coming soon

The Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce regulations governing students’ screen time and online content usage in order to protect their learning ability.

Bangkok Post · May 25

Ministry defends TikTok plan

The Education Ministry has defended its plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help teachers produce short educational videos for TikTok, after the initiative sparked criticism from opponents who argued it contradicted global efforts to curb children's social media use.

Bangkok Post · May 25

TikTok education collaboration plan faces criticism

As Thailand’s Ministry of Education announced a collaboration with TikTok Thailand to create AI-generated short educational videos for students on the platform itself, public concerns have mounted over the impact of screen time and social media use.

Newslaundry · May 23

‘I started a joke…now I get death threats’: Abhijeet Dipke on India’s Cockroach Party

What began as a tweet has snowballed into one of India’s most unexpected political phenomena. Abhijeet Dipke, who spoke to Newslaundry from Boston, is the unlikely founder of the Cockroach Janata Party. Within a week, this satirical movement amassed over a million registered members and about 500,000 signatures on a…

Bangkok Post · May 22

Esports vs addiction

The Ministry of Education's policy to integrate esports into schools nationwide is raising many eyebrows. That is because the esports-in-schools policy comes at a time when parents and governments are trying to bring children and students offline.

The Independent UK · May 22

Department for Education workers could strike over job losses just days after bizarre Gemma Collins video

Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union will vote in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action

The Economic Times · May 22

NEET-UG re-test June 21: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assures error-free exam amid irregularities

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said tough decisions were required in the wake of the NEET-UG irregularities and assured that the government is committed to ensuring deserving students do not lose opportunities because of examination malpractice. Emphasising efforts to restore trust in the system, he said authorities are working to…

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