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No second chance: Saudi schools warn students over missing exams during Ramadan

Saudi Arabian schools are enforcing strict attendance for first-term exams during Ramadan. Students missing tests must provide official excuses for make-up opportunities. The Ministry of Education aims to combat absenteeism and maintain academic standards. Schools are implementing flexible schedules and communication with parents to ensure learning continues smoothly throughout the…

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UAE rolls out 3-year academic calendar for public and private schools: Key dates, mid-term breaks explained

The Ministry of Education has unveiled a three-year academic calendar, spanning 2026-2029, providing fixed start dates, breaks, and end dates for public and private schools. This initiative aims to enhance stability, enabling families and educators to plan ahead. The calendar balances instructional time with learning outcomes, ensuring a structured educational…

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The making of Galgotias: An expansion powered by land deals and media blitz

A Chinese robodog dressed up as indigenous innovation. Students going viral outside the Congress headquarters in 2024, unable to explain the protest they were part of. For Galgotias University, spectacle has a way of recurring.

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Forget Studying Abroad? Why Indian Students Are Rejecting Foreign Universities (31% Drop!)

Recent government figures show a significant decline in the number of Indian students heading overseas for higher education. According to data shared by the Ministry of Education in Parliament, the number of Indians travelling abroad for studies fell from 9.08 lakh in 2023 to 6.26 lakh in 2025 - a…

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UAE education reform 2026: English mandatory for mathematics and science in private schools

The UAE's Ministry of Education has mandated that advanced mathematics and science subjects will be taught in English across private schools, starting with Grade 9 in the 2026-2027 academic year. This phased implementation, extending to Grade 12 by 2029-2030, aims to equip students with global competencies for higher education and…

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Ramadan 2026: UAE schools announce 12-day holiday and shorter school days

Ramadan 2026 sees UAE schools adopt a unique schedule, with students attending full in-person classes for only about eight days. The Ministry of Education and KHDA have prioritized spiritual reflection and family time, incorporating shorter weeks, remote learning options, and extended holidays. This approach aims to balance academic continuity with…

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‘Bhujiya jihad’ with benefits: Your taxes will fund 100 interns at Sudarshan News

In what appears to be a bizarre misuse of public funds, the Ministry of Education has approved a one-month internship programme for Sudarshan News under its Indian Knowledge System (IKS) initiative for 2025–26.

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Should back-to-school require parent fundraising? Ontario schools are woefully underfunded, and families pay the price

Back-to-school is around the corner, which means that many parents will soon receive requests from schools to pay fees, contribute supplies or support fundraising activities.

The Conversation

Language is a ‘central element in being Māori’ – using structured literacy to teach te reo misses the point

Since the start of this year, all New Zealand schools have been required to use structured literacy to teach reading and writing – including the country’s 310 primary and intermediate Māori-medium kura (schools that teach in te reo Māori).

The Conversation

Republic Day: Government school bands to perform parade 2025 for first time

In a first, three government school band teams will perform at the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025 to showcase their talent. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why a bill on religious seminaries is Pakistan’s latest flashpoint

Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad is backtracking.

Al Jazeera

How the Taliban are seeking to reshape Afghanistan’s schools to push their ideology

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 was a blow for education across the country – but especially for girls and women. Since then, the Taliban’s leaders have outlawed education for girls after sixth grade, expanded religious seminaries known as madrasas ninefold and reintroduced corporal punishment in schools.

The Conversation

Israeli parliament passes law to deport relatives of ‘terrorists’

Family members could be deported for expressing support for or withholding information about a ‘terror’ incident.

Al Jazeera

Paraguay’s first national sex ed curriculum claims condoms can’t be trusted and boys don’t cry

The text has been described as ‘an affront to science’

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NTA gets all work done, including tests, thru private companies: Jairam Ramesh

The Congress leader demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, stating that this issue is not just about NEET but concerns all the institutions run by the Ministry of Education. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CBI registers FIR for alleged irregularities in NEET-UG exam

Soon after being entrusted with the probe into the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance-Test (NEET) (UG) Examination 2024, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR in the case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Transparent, tamper-free, zero-error examinations are a commitment": Dharmendra Pradhan

Soon after the announcement of the formation of a high-level committee of experts to make recommendations on reform in the mechanism of the examination process. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Paper Leak Row: Education Ministry forms 7-member committee to reform examination process, NTA functioning

Amid the ongoing crisis around paper leak allegations, the Ministry of Education on Saturday said it has constituted a high-level committee of experts to make recommendations on reform in the mechanism of the examination process, improvement in data security protocols and functioning of NTA. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

Centre releases curriculum framework for three to six-year-olds

The Central government has released curriculum advisable to be taught to children aged three to six-years-old, thus giving an impetus to pre-school learning in 14 lakh anganwadis across the country

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Girl, once rescued from child marriage, tops Andhra Pradesh's first year Intermediate exam

In a fine example of resilience and determination, a girl from Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool, who was once rescued from forced child marriage, secured the top spot in the 1st Year Intermediate exam of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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New curriculum, books for grades 3-6 from 2024-25, no change in syllabus for other classes: CBSE

NCERT to release new syllabus and textbooks for classes 3-6 in 2024-25 academic year, no changes for other grades.

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Education Ministry ties up with FIFA to promote sporting culture through football

The Ministry of Education partners with FIFA to distribute 11 lakh footballs to schools, promoting football in education.

The Hindu

Should coaching be restricted to those above 16 years?

The Hindu Parley podcast discusses about coaching centres and the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education

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"Conspiracy to end quotas," Rahul Gandhi on UGC new draft

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that UGC's new draft was a conspiracy to end the reservation benefit extended to the SC, ST and OBC, adding that the Congress "will never let this happen." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre says ‘de-reservation’ of seats not allowed as UGC draft guidelines spark criticism

Union Education Minister clarifies that no reserved posts will be de-reserved amid controversy over UGC's draft guidelines.

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