When I was a teacher in the China’s primary school system, I was not alone.I witnessed firsthand the horrific impact of school systems that were not equipped to handle the enormous demands of students.As a result, I have seen a lot of teachers in the education system become deeply disillusioned.In order to change the course […]
DEEPENING IN THE DARK: The dark side of Denmark’s communist education systemThe Danish government’s decision to ban communist books in public schools was widely condemned by civil society and human rights groups.But in a nation where almost one-quarter of the population is Muslim, it also sparked a backlash against the Danish education system.“It’s not a […]
A year ago, a school system that has been rocked by high-profile cases of bullying and neglect was declared “fit for purpose” by the state’s education department.In December last year, the government announced the creation of the Martin’s School of Excellence in Martinstown, a centrepiece of its education drive.The school is in Martin’s North-West, a […]
Teachers and their unions are in the middle of a teacher shortage.Here are some ways to help.1.Make sure your school has plenty of teachers.In 2015, the New York City Public Schools announced that its teacher shortage had hit a historic low, with almost 8,000 fewer teachers than at the end of 2016.This year, the school […]
A Denver school system has introduced a school kiosk to educate students and staff about the dangers of playing online games.Key points:A teacher with the Denver Public Schools kiosk will be in charge of providing educational information about the kioskThe kiosk, called a GameStop, will be installed at the Denver International AirportThe Denver Public School […]
The founder of Facebook and Microsoft’s Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will speak at the U.S. National Security Council’s cybersecurity conference on May 12, the organization announced Monday.The event will be held in Washington, D.C., and will include a panel discussion on “How the U,S.can build on and advance its cybersecurity capabilities to strengthen our nation’s […]
A new report says the US education system is in deep trouble, with a majority of teachers being paid less than the average US citizen, and the quality of education suffers.The report, by the Center for Education and Economic Policy (CEEP), says the current system is “unprecedented” and “worse than what most Americans experienced in […]
The madagascans school system has created a social justice curriculum for teachers, principals and administrators.It’s part of a broader effort to better equip schools and teachers with the skills and knowledge they need to address systemic racism, discrimination and inequality in education.The curriculum, created in response to a national debate over teacher accountability, includes topics […]
Australian education system has a higher percentage of teachers than the number of students, according to a new report by the University of Sydney.In 2013, for example, about 11.5 per cent of the total number of teachers was teachers.The number of primary and secondary school students was also higher, at more than 14 per cent.It […]
The Abss school systems are one of the largest school systems in the country, with a population of approximately 50,000.While there are many options for schools within the Abss system, it is most often found in the south of the state, as opposed to the northern part.For a full explanation on the ABSS system, check […]