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Schools should remain in code yellow, Flemish education minister says

November 24, 2020

Flemish education minister announced that schools will continue to maneuver in code yellow restrictions even though the number of corona infections detected in schools is currently lower than expected.

Education Minister Answers Questions on NEP 2020

November 23, 2020

With the new National Education Policy, many students are expressing doubts with the new curriculum. The Education Minister explains in further detail what the new structure of school curriculum means and what will happen to board exams.

Māori academics call for national inquiry into racism at New Zealand universities

November 20, 2020

Nearly 40 Indigenous academics are calling for a national inquiry into racism at New Zealand universities, saying discrimination against Māori students and teaching staff is ingrained and endemic.

CAPE & CSEC Exam Results: Urgent Matter For Review

November 20, 2020

The Caribbean Examination Council released 2020 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results with a myriad of inconsistencies. Jamaica's Ministry of Education assuring that those issues will be addressed.

The Matryoshka dolls of the decaying education system

November 18, 2020

There is something excruciatingly painful when people talk about the education system in Albania. Minister after minister, they inherit a system that gradually decays further and further more.

Schools in Cambodia reopen after 6 months as coronavirus situation eases

November 17, 2020

Schools in Cambodia reopened after a six-month closure due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 400 private schools have gradually reopened since last month out of 600 applicants for “stage two” reopenings.

School’s Out: How Pandemic Derailed North Macedonia’s Education

November 16, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has exposed just how unprepared Macedonia’s under-resourced school system was to deal with an emergency. It is reported that high school students who attended classes online during last school term from March to July with their mobile phones.

Scottish National 5 exams to be cancelled in 2021

November 13, 2020

Scotland Education Secretary Swinney announced that National 5 exams are canceled for 2021 due to concerns from the Covid-19 pandemic. This comes after the 2020 exams were canceled for the first time in history.

Bolivia’s School Closures Will Deepen Divide of Who Gets to Study

November 12, 2020

Bolivia Ministry of Education has decided to cancel the entire school year, citing concerns over Covid-19 and lack of educational technology.

A Day of Protest in Yerevan: Demands for Resignation of Minister of Education

November 11, 2020

Protesters demonstrated against Armenia's Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport, this comes as Armenia institutes "anti-Armenian" material into their educational curriculum.

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