Ex-Conservative Minister Ed Vaizey has expressed that the “relentless focus on STEM (in effect the three Rs, and the EBacc) ” should be changed during the debate in Westminster Hall for uplifting music education. As Vaizey has mentioned to the Members of Parliament (MP), he expressed his dissatisfaction in this statement: “…one of the frustrations […]
In his privilege speech before the US Congress, Daniel Pianko, the managing director and co-founder of University Ventures proposes four changes before the US Congress that should be included in the Higher Education Act (HEA) as a way to connect and gain mutual success between the college degree and future employment of the students. Pianko […]
The British government will increase its inspection and attention towards home-schooling to ensure children get a high-quality education. Several organisations have proposed that local authorities create and maintain registers for home-schooled children. The general idea is to give the minors and their families more support if they need it. Anntoinette Bramble, the chairperson of the […]
Amanda Spielman, Chief Inspector of Ofsted, late this week expressed concern that MATs ( Multi-Academy Trust) are not open for inspection considering their educational responsibilities with schools and finds such an arrangement “unnatural”. Over 700 interviewees from 41 academy trusts and 121 schools around the country participated in the survey of MATs. The ensuing report […]
Since India gained independence in 1947, the educational reforms have been almost entirely on higher education. As a consequence, pre-primary education has taken a backseat. The renewed attention to early education in India is bringing the spotlight on the link between nutrition and education. In 2014, a National Achievement Survey was conducted in more than […]
In a report released earlier today, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) concluded that more than fifty percent (50%) of Romanian emigrants who graduated higher education are overqualified for their jobs. According to the report, emigration is an essential phenomenon in the modern history of Romania. Since the country joined the European Union […]
Pearson, one of the best-established British publishers, has announced a shift in its business model, which will focus on online publications and subscription revenue. This company has had a very successful run on the international market, specializing in textbooks for US higher education institutions. According to John Fallon, CEO of Pearson, the company is going […]
According to a recent YouGov poll, about fifty-three percent (53%) of teachers would not recommend their profession to the younger generation. In addition, sixty-three percent (63%) of the public believes that teachers are undervalued and seventy-eight percent (78%) believe that they deserve more appreciation and respect for their work. Chartered College has made a statement, […]
School administrators are, by nature, extremely cautious because of the sensitive nature of their jobs. Perhaps due to this, they have always been reticent when it comes to adopting new technology. The cyberattacks on schools that are crippling the education system are not making their life any better. The online attacks which were reserved for […]
A new simulator platform, developed by EMS and Professor Stephen Duffull of the University of Otago School of Pharmacy in New Zealand, will help students in medical disciplines to develop their practical skills. Medical education is loaded with a large amount of theory, but students rarely get the opportunity to practice theoretical lessons. The SimPHARM […]
