Schoolchildren in #Zimbabwe led a tree-planting drive to fight hunger and climate change. “This is not just about planting trees; these trees will help feed children, improve their health against malnutrition and also help in greening the school" @263chat

#Kazakhstan tripled its investment in education and science, prioritizing AI development “The President announced half of the investment income of the national fund is credited to individual accounts for every child under 18.” @EconomicTimes buff.ly/iGmFZEd

Strengthening Systems, Deepening Impact: Reimagining Foundational Learning in #India leadershipinspired.indialeadersforsocialsector.com/2025/10/09/i... A conversation with Dr Dhir Jhingran Founder and Executive Director of the Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)

New report on effective reading instruction in low- and middle-income countries synthesizes research on effective reading instruction in #Africa, #Asia, #Latin America, and the #Middle East @Worldbank @worldbankafrica @UNICEF @GEEAP_

In #India: International boards gain popularity among Indian schools. “Both parents and students are seeking opportunities and learning approaches that traditional Indian school boards often fail to provide.” @IndianExpress

The education sector saw 180 ransomware attacks worldwide in the first three quarters of the year/ Attacks averaged $444,400 and most of the attacks — 95 out of 180 — were in the U.S. @K12DiveNews

#Vietnam’s new plan to teach English from grade 1 is earning praise from parents eager to see students gain stronger global communication skills "The program promises free English lessons in public schools." @vietnamenglish

Back to school after war: Is physical return enough? Across studies from #Colombia, #Uganda, #Lebanon, #Bangladesh and #Algeria, the message was clear: Real inclusion goes far beyond physical return. @UKFIET buff.ly/cFatZpf

In #SouthAfrica: Many schools fail to have adequate sanitation. “Some schools still rely on pit toilets in spite of official promises to eradicate them. In others, toilets are filthy and broken” @GroundUp_News

Children in #Gaza are slowly returning to school after more than two years” More than 25,000 schoolchildren had already joined the agency's ‘temporary learning spaces’, while some 300,000 would follow online classes” @jakpost

Recent bullying-related deaths and gang assaults in #Malaysia schools push for systemic reforms. “What is needed now is a whole-school mental health approach, where mental health awareness, emotional literacy and peer support are woven into everyday school life.” @asianewsnetwork

Language policy and socioeconomic mobility: A comparative review of English education in developing countries. How English language policies intersect with issues of equity, opportunity and access to social mobility across the Global South @UKFIET

#NewPost: Access to food and school meals in the US and around the world: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and development after the pandemic (Part 1) internationalednews.com/2025/11/12/a...

In #Africa: Only one in ten children achieve basic literacy and numeracy. “...learning outcomes in Africa remain alarmingly low, with fewer than one in seven pupils reaching the minimum global standards in literacy and numeracy by the end of primary school.” @allafrica

Primary school principals must shift focus from administration to instructional leadership, according to Survey in #Cameroon, #Côte d’Ivoire, #Kenya, #Morocco and #Zimbabwe @_AfricanUnion @ACSLAfrica @GemReport

In the #UnitedKingdom: The Government recommended a 6.5% pay increase for teachers over the next three years. @Independent

#Japan’s school absences reach a record high “More than 350,000 elementary and junior high students were chronically absent in the 2024 academic year due to lack of motivation.” @NHKWORLD_News buff.ly/uSc3SLp.

Education halted amidst siege to the capital in #Mali. “Even short interruptions might affect students’ education in a country grappling with armed conflict, violence, and displacement.” @hrw

#Malaysian schools to address signs of emotional distress and troubling behavior “Experts share the importance of ensuring schools have trained counsellors, peer support systems, and safe spaces where students can talk about their feelings without fear or stigma.” @staronline

Unpacking classroom pedagogy: Better data for evidence-informed policies in #Pakistan "Future education policies and data collection should focus not just on input or output factors, but also on what is happening inside classrooms. @UKFIET buff.ly/srRvEbU

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Teaching in the Age of Generative AI: Lead the Change Interview with Bernardo Feliciano buff.ly/yoEd7dE @EdChangeSIG @ICSEIglobal @AERA_EdResearch @LizZumpe

Enhancing educational outcomes for IDP learners in #Cameroon through Ubuntu pedagogy: A pathway to resilience and inclusion @UKFIET www.ukfiet.org/2025/enhanci...

#Laos is focusing on reducing education inequalities in rural areas. “To address teacher shortages and reduce dropout rates in remote areas, the government will deploy volunteer soldier-teachers to underserved regions.” @staronline

60% of #HongKong semi-private schools plan to recruit more students from #SoutheastAsia “When international students come to Hong Kong to study, it could also internationalize our campus and widen our local students’ international horizons.”

From Expression to Profession: Investigating How Dance Education in China Enhances Student Development Across Health, Career, and Cultural Dimensions

Starlink kits bring connectivity to 156 high schools in #Liberia @libobserver

Out-of-field teaching in #Austria: A comprehensive analysis of its prevalence at the school, teacher, and subject levels based on TALIS 2018 @OECD

Starting January, Secondary education will be free in #Malawi. “Education has always been seen as the key to a better future. But for many children in Malawi, that dream has been hard to reach.” @nyasatimess

In the #UK: Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper outlines several key changes the government plans to make to the English university sector @JulietteRowsell @timeshighered

In #Argentina: Only 1 in 10 students complete studies on time and to standard, warns report. "Argentina’s Education Secretariat provides details of plan to tackle secondary school dropouts and school lag after report from NGO highlights shocking figures." @juampik86

#NewPost: Teaching in the Age of Generative AI: Lead the Change Interview with Bernardo Feliciano internationalednews.com/2025/11/06/t... @EdChangeSIG @ICSEIglobal @AERA_EdResearch @LizZumpe

#HongKong’s semi-private schools eye Southeast Asia as source of extra students Direct Subsidy Scheme schools announce enrollment strategy to capitalize on government scheme to offer extra spots for non-local pupils.

Do Investments in Early Grade Literacy and Numeracy Pay Off in Earnings? Our Best Evidence Says Yes buff.ly/RXArJbN @CGDev

#England races to remove crumbling concrete in schools by 2029. “After years of neglect, we are giving every child a safe and high-quality classroom where they can focus on learning – by setting clear timelines for the permanent removal of Raac from schools and colleges.” @guardian

Students in #Delhi #India are facing a crisis as RTI data reveals about 70 % of students enrolled in the supplemental program over the past four years have failed the 10th-grade exams “Out of 7,794 students registered only 2,842 cleared the exam, marking a pass rate of 37%.”

Mental health and burnout levels of early childhood education pedagogical teams in #Chile @autonomadechile @GrupoTEKINDI @UC_Temuco @santotobogota "These findings underscore the importance of reinforcing psychological and socio-emotional support for preschool education teams"

Teachers and education support personnel in #Mongolia are on strike, “Urging the government to increase their basic salary to 3.5 million tugriks (around 980 USD).” @eduint

Turning turbulence into opportunity: #Canada’s path forward in international education "Learning from other global approaches near and far, Philipp Reichert finds opportunity within the tumult, presenting a path forward for Canada's international education community." @ThePIENews

#Japanese teachers work the longest hours in the world according to an OECD survey “The survey showed that elementary school teachers around the world worked an average of 40.4 hours while teachers in middle schools worldwide worked around 41 hours.” @japantimes

#Ukraine shows why supporting education in emergencies matters globally. Ukraine's experience of keeping children learning even during an active war shows that it is possible to prioritize education in crisis contexts. @GPforEducation

#SouthKorea’s rollout of AI textbooks was scaled back after complaints about inaccuracies, privacy issues & teacher workload. “The focus should be on how to integrate it into the school curriculum, as that’s the only way AI education can be effective.”@restofworld @junhyupkwon org

A number of teachers in #HoChiMinhCity are leaving private schools for public ones, drawn by better benefits and stability, signaling a shift in #Vietnam’s K12 education workforce “Private school owners are more profit-oriented so private schools are becoming less attractive.”

#Incaseyoumissedit: Building Student Relationships Post-Pandemic in School and Beyond "What’s involved in strengthening relationships among students?" @RemakeDays

Administrative decentralization policies and advances in #Peru "The implementation of information and communication technologies are important for improving educational quality management and administrative activities." @UJCM_ @UnamPeru @Unicanete

In #Bangladesh's flooded plains, schools in boats keep learning afloat @asiaonecom

Despite modernization efforts, students in #Thailand still face strict hair control rules. This report examines the ongoing conflict over student rights and educational regulations. @nytimes:

In #Gabon: The Ministry of Digital Economy is distributing laptops to students. The goal: "equip Gabonese youth with modern digital tools that facilitate access to education... and promote equal opportunities." buff.ly/MY24oUP @Techinafrica

From #India: Reimagining Social and Emotional Learning: From Individual Competencies to Systemic Transformation buff.ly/5Q36ttA @SreehariRavind3 @amitvkumar @DreamADreamIND

#Baltic teacher crisis looms: Over 40% of EU teachers under 30 in #Latvia, #Lithuania, & #Estonia is considering leaving the profession. This potential 'max exodus' demands urgent attention buff.ly/RtWoT4s @euronews @OECD

From challenge to upgrade — behind the scenes with education ministries using AI to improve delivery @edtech_hub