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GCSE and A-levels in Wales cancelled for 2021

January 03, 2021

Wales Education Minister Williams announced that Wales' GCSE and A-levels are canceled for summer 2021. Assessments will be done under teacher supervision.

Ukraine Education ministry recommends distance learning in universities until Nov 15

January 02, 2021

Education ministry recommends distance learning in universities. This recommendation is for vocational education, professional higher education, and higher education facilities.

2021 exams in England delayed but still going ahead

January 01, 2021

A-levels and GCSEs in England are still going ahead for 2021, but the exams will now start June 7 to make up for the lost teaching time.

Principals publish alternative exam plans in Northern Ireland

January 01, 2021

School principals of Northern Ireland have published alternative proposals for next summer's exams amid serious concerns about how changes will affect pupils. Young people are due to sit A-level, AS-level and GCSE exams next summer, although will take fewer papers. Students, teachers and principals have all voiced objections.

Politically liberal California rejects affirmative action

January 01, 2021

California voters are rejecting a proposal to restore affirmative action at the state's public colleges and universities. With more than 11 million votes tallied, 56% opposed Proposition 16.

Scotland cancels all exams next year

December 31, 2020

Scotland Education Secretary has officially announced that they will cancel all exams, including the Higher exams, for next year. This comes after a previous decision to cancel the National 5 exams and delaying others due safety concerns with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Three months after CBSE results, class 10 students yet to get marksheets

December 29, 2020

Students are still waiting for their result marksheets from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This has caused many delays for students in their college admission process.

School classes cancelled until new year as Hong Kong reports new Covid-19 cases

December 29, 2020

Hong Kong schools are suspending face-to-face classes until the Christmas break. The Education Bureau is working to provide options for students to complete necessary exams and assessments, but many are concerned about secondary school placement and public examinations.

New Brunswick universities extend winter break

December 28, 2020

New Brunswick universities have announced a change to their academic year by extending the winter break for self-isolation. This comes as many students and staff have voiced their concerns for several months of being mentally and physically exhausted.

Schools in Malaysia to close early in 2020 due to Covid-19

December 28, 2020

Education Ministry announced schools in Malaysia will close to break the chain of Covid-19 infection. Schools were supposed to close for the year on December 17 or 18. Schools are scheduled to return in January 2021.

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