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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.

Between conflict and Covid-19, education takes a back seat in Afghanistan

November 11, 2020

Afghanistan’s schools were in crisis before the pandemic due to conflicts, but as Covid-19 rages on, the Afghan government is struggling to put education first for their students. The Ministry of Education reported that schools should open in October 2020, but at least 7,000 schools still do not have a building.

Key education ministers call for NAPLAN overhaul and rebranding

November 10, 2020

Australia's three biggest states are calling for major changes to NAPLAN tests. NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said the disruption from Covid-19 and the cancellation of this year's NAPLAN provided this opportunity to reform the exam.

NEP will sow seeds for starting a new era, give new direction to 21st-century India

November 09, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would complete 75 years of Independence in 2022, students should be learning as per the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Students would learn under a curricular that is forward-looking and scientifically oriented in order to make the country ready for challenges in the 21st century.

The beginning of the new academic year at public and private schools of Georgia

November 06, 2020

Georgia moved the beginning of the new academic year of 2020-2021 to September 15 from the original date of October 1. This applies to all public and private schools of Georgia as majority of schools acclimate into a remote educational process.

Will Alberta students be able to apply for university without a diploma exam mark?

November 04, 2020

Alberta Education said diploma exams will be optional for students this October and November and universities reassured students that students will still be able to apply to university.

The educational community demands more investment and security against Covid in the classrooms

November 04, 2020

Teachers, students and unions march in a demonstration to the Education Delegation and ask for the resignation of Imbroda for the management before courses were marked by the pandemic.

Government briefing to allay universities' fears over foreign veto laws adds to uncertainty

November 03, 2020

Australian universities could get the green light to strike deals with international counterparts under the Morrison government’s new foreign veto laws. The reach of a proposed bill giving Canberra the power to cancel international deals and could effect on international collaboration.

Hundreds of university academics around Australia vote to take unprotected strike action

November 03, 2020

Education Minister Dan Tehan announced sweeping changes that would cut the overall government funding in degrees. Tehan announced changes that will favour maths, teaching and nursing units over humanities, commerce and law.

ITE graduates can earn diploma during NS under new work-study programme

November 02, 2020

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) graduates serving their national service as air force technicians can soon earn a diploma while enlisted. The work-study diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering will be conducted over two and a half years.

International students can enter Canada from Oct. 20 onwards

November 02, 2020

International students can enter Canada from Oct. 20 onwards if their designated learning institution (DLI) has a government-approved COVID-19 readiness plan in place. This comes after IRCC approved 56,000 study permits after the relaxing of online study rules.

Concerns over CSEC/CAPE results: Education minister speaks to CXC

November 01, 2020

Trinidad and Tobago Education Minister Gadsby-Dolly has assured that her ministry will take all required steps to ensure that the issue is adequately addressed as concerns from students and parents continue to grow. At least four petitions have been created to demand a review of grades by CXC.

U.S. Secretary of Education Delivers on Promise to Protect Free Inquiry and Religious Liberty

October 31, 2020

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a final rule ("Final Rule") meant to clarify policies regarding freedom of speech, academic freedom, and Title IX exemptions.

Minister of Education gives update on reopening of schools

October 31, 2020

October 5, 2020 is the targeted date for the virtual opening of public and private schools throughout the archipelago. Minister of Education Lloyd announced that the Covid-19 pandemic forced the Department of Education to engage in more urgent planning and considerations. Schools were previously scheduled to open on September 21, 2020.

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