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Should SA rewrite its history curriculum? Government opens debate
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (408+ words) A pupil preparing for the exams. Getty Images/epicurean JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's history curriculum is set to undergo an overhaul." The changes aim to make the subject more African-centred in classrooms. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has gazetted a draft…...
Why Funding Matters for School Improvement
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (502+ words) Ed Trust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the…...
Standards-based grading offers a different model of assessing student learning in the classroom
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (716+ words) Some school districts, including ones in Maine, New Mexico, Iowa and Oregon, are shifting to standards-based grading, where students are graded on the skills and concepts they learn instead of points accumulated from assignments and tests throughout the school year....
New Study Shows Broad Approval of Test-Optional Policies
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (452+ words) Proponents of college admissions exams have argued that without the tests, colleges could admit students who aren't ready. Researchers say their findings counter that claim. The report comes after several flagship universities began requiring test scores once again. The report's…...
Practicum to Podium: Bloomsburg's ASL program powers student success
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (467+ words) Posted Apr. 8, 2026 "Due to this early exposure, my executive board and I were able to plan and host our conference to our fullest potential," Graham said. Students said the conference offered a meaningful opportunity to share work shaped by their…...
Academy Fee Increase at 1. 9%. .. Sighs Over 'Indirect Hikes' in Textbook and Material Costs
16+ hour, 59+ min ago (521+ words) Published 09 Apr. 2026 08: 00(KST) Government: "Academy Fees Managed Within Inflation Rate Range" The government has announced that this year, the rate of increase in private academy fees has remained in the 1% range, which is lower than or similar to the consumer…...
Chat GPT will never know enough for marking assessments
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (454+ words) Upgrade to premium to save this article For awarding organisations that rely on large pools of examiners (often professionals marking scripts outside their day jobs), marking is costly, inconsistent and increasingly unsustainable. Every year, millions are spent just keeping the…...
New Career Cards Launched for Children with Special Needs
14+ hour, 25+ min ago (563+ words) Shalini Singh is a journalist specializing in Indian politics and national affairs. With a keen eye for political developments, policy reforms, and democratic discourse, she brings clarity and insight to every piece she writes. Shalini is also associated with ANB…...
Texas plans to add Bible study to schools and cut world history
1+ day, 58+ min ago (859+ words) Texas education officials are considering significant changes to the English language arts and social studies curriculum. They plan to include Bible studies in public schools, according to The New York Times. The changes aim to emphasize U. S. and Texas history while…...
Why "Year 0" is the most critical time in a curriculum rollout
21+ hour, 59+ min ago (555+ words) Recent math deployments in New York and Philadelphia show the value of pre-implementation, research from the National Math Improvement Project says. New York began its NYC Solves efforts with Algebra I in 260 high schools, adopted a phased approach centered on…...