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The 34th Eye Level Literary Awards Opens Global Literary Submissions

SEOUL, South Korea, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Daekyo Culture Foundation and the World Youth Culture Foundation announce the opening of submissions for the 34th Eye Level Literary Awards – Global Literary category, proudly supported by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry…

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China's entrance exam gets less competitive as more teens opt to skip university

China has reported a second consecutive decline in the number of students sitting the country's national university-entrance exams, as a graduate jobs crunch leads many teenagers to decide against pursuing an academic degree.

Bangkok Post

CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation portal opens amid OSM controversy: Check direct link, how students can apply and what they need to know

CBSE has launched its Class 12 re-evaluation and marks verification portal after delays and controversy surrounding its new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. Students can now apply online for verification, answer book copies, and re-evaluation, amidst scrutiny from parents, opposition, and the Ministry of Education over alleged system glitches and transparency…

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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

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

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.

Bangkok Post

'Not new for CBSE': Education Ministry dismisses concerns about On-Screen Marking system

The Ministry of Education has addressed concerns regarding Class 12 exam scores and On-Screen Marking. Officials stated that OSM is a transparent evaluation method used globally. The CBSE has also reduced re-evaluation charges. Special attention was given to ensure accurate marking through this system. This move aims to build confidence…

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Around 30% of France's teachers strike in protest against job cuts and low wages

The strike action comes as anger grows among France's teachers about job cuts, class closures and stagnating wages.

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UAE announces early spring break for schools and universities: Dates, classes resumption, all you need to know

UAE schools and universities will observe an early spring break from March 9 to March 22, 2026. This extended holiday, confirmed by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education, applies to all public and private institutions, including students, teaching, and administrative staff. Classes and official duties will resume…

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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.

Newslaundry

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.

The Conversation

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).

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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.

The Conversation

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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’

Dynamite News

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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