Tension heightens as the US government ordered the closure of China’s consulate located in Houston, Texas. Closure of China’s consulate in Texas The closure of China’s consulate in Texas is a very bold move made by the Trump administration, amid the growing tension between the two countries for the pasts few months. The Trump administration […]
A German state has banned students in primary and secondary schools from wearing burqas in classes. The measure, however, will not extend to universities. Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany has banned burqas, which are worn by Muslim women for religious reasons, and similar face veilings in a recently passed law. The ban stated that the wearing […]
A government advisor has said that the spread of coronavirus from students to teachers is not possible. The advisor also said that kids are not severely affected by the virus and total school closure due to coronavirus was a mistake. Professor Mark Woolhouse, an epidemiologist from the University of Edinburgh and a science advisor to […]
Remote classes, this will probably the new normal for schools in Kyrgyzstan for the school year 2020-2021. A new normal for schools in Kyrgyzstan In recent news, Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Education and Sciences is gearing its schools for full implementation of distance learning amid COVID-19 threat in the country. Schools in Kyrgyzstan shall change its […]
RA 11480, a law empowering the President to reschedule the reopening of schools during a state of emergency. Law empowering the President to reschedule school reopening The RA 11480 has finally been signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte, in preparation for the reopening of classes on August 24. The new law will be amending […]
Florida governor has been sued over his stance on school reopenings by the largest teachers union in the state. The union also called for the decision on how to reopen schools be passed to school boards who are more likely to make sound decisions. Florida governor, Gov. Ron DeSantis, together with Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, […]
Parents who fail to send their children back to schools will risk getting fined, according to the education secretary. A guideline was also released with plans on how reopening should proceed and how they should address cases of coronavirus in schools. Education secretary, Gavin Williamson, has warned parents who will not send their kids to […]
The COVID-19 situation in South Africa is a clear opposition to what science suggests about the low transmission of the virus in children. The COVID-19 situation in South Africa The Department of Basic Education is now being bashed by parents and education unions for opening schools too early. As days go by, a lesser number […]
Blockchain in schools is a relatively emerging concept, and many stakeholders within the education industry are still unaware of its capabilities and how it is destined to transform every aspect of a student and teacher’s life. It could also serve as a middle ground in the ceaseless battle between teachers and parents who are struggling […]
Several UK Universities are under strict monitoring form bribing students to attend specific schools this coming school year. Distance learning: A new normal With talks of online learning coming to play for schools in the UK this coming school year, school administrators are looking into ways to promote their schools and entice new prospects. Due […]
