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Exam cheating concerns grow as South Korea starts administering online...

Kelvin Maina
June 13, 2020

Exam cheating has become a major concern for many universities who are considering administering online exams in South Korea. Across...

Asia Schools

PH education news and updates

Ken Vincent Rosales
June 10, 2020

Trending topics about PH education. PH education webinars for teachers The word webinar is an example of a portmanteau, where...

Asia Schools

Philippines postpones face to face classes until coronavirus vaccine is...

Kelvin Maina
June 9, 2020

Face to face classes will not be implemented in the Philippines until a vaccine is found. The government is exploring...

Asia Schools

Racial insensitivities addressed by the Singapore Minister for Education

Kelvin Maina
June 7, 2020

Singapore’s Minister for Education has condemned racial insensitivities displayed in a newly surfaced photo taken in 2016. He also called...

Asia Schools

Private schools might have difficulty in sustaining distance learning

Ken Vincent Rosales
June 4, 2020

Several private schools are struggling financially to operate continuously. Private schools are cutting down their human resources As COVID-19 hits...

Asia Law and Courts

Selling of free online learning materials from DepEd Commons punishable...

Ken Vincent Rosales
June 4, 2020

DepEd Commons’ free online learning materials are not for sale, and violators will be dealt upon accordingly. Free online learning...

Asia E-Learning

Philippines slow internet an obstacle to online learning

Kelvin Maina
June 3, 2020

Start of 2020/2021 academic year is in doubt as schools look for an alternative to face to face learning due...

Asia Government

Senate Bill 1541: Extension for the reopening of schools in...

Ken Vincent Rosales
June 3, 2020

Senate Bill 1541 allows the extension for the reopening of schools under the President’s disposal. Extension for the reopening of...

Asia Nonprofits

Children’s right to education should be a priority, says welfare...

Kelvin Maina
June 1, 2020

A welfare group has called on the government to ensure children’s right to education is protected during the lockdown. The...

Asia Teachers

Indonesia educators in remote areas visiting students at their homes

Kelvin Maina
June 1, 2020

Teachers working in remote areas of Indonesia are now visiting their students’ homes during the lockdown. The move comes after...