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Years of delayed exams, bribery allegations provoke Jharkhand protests

For thousands of young people across Jharkhand, the controversy was never just about one examination

Taking reforms to the road: From Ranchi protest to a Statewide yatra

The students’ protest in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment exams for government jobs has remained in the news for most of August. It has pushed student leader Devendra Nath Mahto from a prolonged protest in Ranchi to a Statewide yatra demanding transparency, accountability and reforms in the government recruitment system

Jharkhand HC quashes State Govt decision to cancel JSSC-CGL exam

The court has ordered the reinstatement of the candidates selected under advertisement number 10/2023, directing that their service be treated as continuous, without any interruption.

How Israel is tightening its grip on Palestinian schools in East Jerusalem

Israeli restrictions on teachers and pressure to adopt Israeli curriculum threaten Palestinian education in the city.

Karnataka: 5,000 government school teachers to be trained in AI

US Justice Department sues Penn State over undocumented students’ tuition

The lawsuit challenges Penn State's policy that allows undocumented students to qualify for reduced tuition rates.

Architecture students learn practical challenges of urban planning at DULT Monsoon Design Studio 2026

Shakeel Ahmed, Commissioner, Urban Development, cited examples from every day problems faced by residents of Belagavi and the solutions attempted by officers of various agencies

2027 UTME: JAMB threatens substandard CBT centres, sets tough accreditation conditions

By Joseph Erunke Abuja -The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has moved to tighten its grip on the conduct of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, warning that computer-based test (CBT) centres that fail to meet its prescribed standards will be denied accreditation. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, gave the indication during a meeting with the leadership of the Chief External Examiners, where preparations and readiness for the accreditation exercise ahead of the 2027 UTME were reviewed.

Bihar’s new regulations for government school teachers, non-teaching staff and students | Explained

Under the new regulations, the Bihar government’s education department has now even prohibited outsiders and unauthorised persons from visiting the school campuses without prior permission from concerned officials

Serbia has banished the monsters from Belgrade – it was, and still is, a truly wonderful revolution

The Student List has shown my generation, who protested against the Milošević regime in the 1990s, how we should have done it On Halloween, a few days after a student-led movement swept aside an illiberal, seemingly invincible regime in my native Serbia, I was sitting on the Vienna tram and watched various friendly and malicious monsters getting on and off around me. These men are the losers of the revolution that is taking place in Serbia.

Experience: I helped jail the teacher who groomed me

At 15, having the cool 31-year-old PE teacher single me out felt thrilling. It took years to see his praise for what it really was I was 15 when Paul joined my high school in Queensland, Australia, as a PE teacher.

Moreshet Foundation joins Global Partnership for Education

Moreshet Foundation has joined the Private Foundations Constituency of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), marking a significant step in its efforts to advance education and strengthen education systems globally. Moreshet Foundation has congratulated Lucy Lake of the Yidan Prize Foundation and Dr. Andrew Cunningham of the Aga Khan Foundation on their re-election as constituency leaders.

Three people stabbed near Melbourne primary school

A woman and two men have been found with stab wounds at a home in Melbourne's south-east, with police saying family violence detectives are leading the investigation.

Obuasi abuse allegations: Coalition demands national child-protection overhaul

The National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s child-protection system, warning that the allegations of sexual abuse at the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) expose weaknesses that could leave children vulnerable in schools and other institutions. Nationwide safeguarding audit As part of its proposed reforms, the coalition wants the Ministries of Education and Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Ghana Education Service (GES) and relevant regulatory bodies to commission an independent national audit of…

Bihar prohibits teachers, students from making reels; prevents outsiders from visiting schools when classes in session

The latest regulation states that making reels and videos during school hours has the “potential to make impact on teaching and it may infringe on students’ privacy”

Education advocate Jan Heaslip OAM dies at age 87

The inaugural president of the Northern Territory Isolated Children's Parents' Association and first chairperson of an Alice Springs boarding school council, who passed away this week at 87, is remembered as a tireless advocate for children from the bush.

2027 UTME: JAMB moves to shut down substandard CBT centres

By Joseph Erunke The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has moved to tighten its grip on the conduct of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), warning that computer-based test (CBT) centres that fail to meet its prescribed standards will be denied accreditation. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, gave the indication during a meeting with the leadership of the Chief External Examiners, where preparations and readiness for the accreditation exercise ahead of the 2027 UTME were reviewed.

FG tasks education academy with digital skills revolution

…Jegede demands policy overhaul, AI integration, teacher training reform By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has designated the Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) as the country’s apex national institution for digital literacy and leadership development, as part of efforts to align the education system with emerging technologies and future workforce demands. The President of the Academy, Emeritus Professor Olugbemiro Jegede, disclosed the new national mandate at the opening of the NAE 2026 Annual Congress in Abuja, where he urged the government to move beyond piecemeal reforms and…

No child is useless, every child is ordained for greatness — Foluke Adeboye

By Olayinka Latona The wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Foluke Adeboye, has called on parents, churches, governments and other stakeholders to take greater responsibility for raising children with godly character and values, saying Nigeria’s future depends on how its young people are nurtured. Adeboye made the call in her welcome address, titled “The Mandate of Kingdom Education in National Transformation,” at the annual summit of Christ The Redeemer’s School Management (CRSM), a multidimensional ministry of the RCCG, held at Redemption City…

Afua Kobi Ampem SHS wins Ashanti NHIS inter-school quiz

Afua Kobi Ampem Senior High School has emerged as the winner of the Ashanti Regional edition of the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) inter-school quiz competition, beating Ibadur Rahman Academy SHS and Opoku Ware School. Students highlight learning experience Speaking on behalf of her teammates, Jacqueline Aygabeng of Afua Kobi Ampem SHS expressed excitement over their victory, describing the competition as challenging but rewarding.

Delhi HC asks ED to respond to Al Falah University chairman’s interim bail plea

Al Falah University group chairman Siddiqui sought interim bail or custody parole to care for his ailing wife

After the landslide victory of the Students' List, Serbia's judiciary springs into life after years of stalled and unresolved cases and investigations

The landslide victory of the Students' List in Serbia's general election seems to have removed a blockage in the justice system: Cases that were long stalled are now suddenly moving forward.

Mannarkkad crowned overall champions in Palakkad district school science fair

Mannarkkad topped the points table with an impressive 1,479 points. Alathur secured the second position with 1,377 points, while Thrithala finished third with 1,355 points

School excursion row: UDF leaders release CCTV footage in support of their claims

The leadership claimed that the visuals showed the principal and the PTA president entering and leaving the establishment, alleging that a bill of ₹1,100 for alcoholic beverages was settled using the PTA president’s personal ATM card.