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Education Department Will Keep Sending Most K-12 Funds Through Its Own

17 August 2026

Despite ongoing efforts to transfer program responsibilities to other agencies, the U.S. Department of Education will continue to send billions of…

Saudi Arabia's new general education law signals major reform for the K-12

29 July 2026

Saudi Arabia has approved a new General Education Law under Royal Decree, representing one of the most significant reforms of the Kingdom's education…

Study and Learn: AI built for learning in Microsoft 365 Copilot

29 July 2026

Explore the evidence behind learning-first AI and learn how Study and Learn helps students engage more actively with learning through Microsoft 365…

How to build a legacy that goes beyond your job – lessons for…

28 July 2026

If you’re a teacher, developing leadership skills through continued professional education can enhance your skills and build a legacy that goes beyond…

Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14, Burnham says

27 July 2026

Children should be given a clearer pathway into work from the age of 14, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said as he unveils reforms that will allow…

Saudi Arabia approves landmark education law in major school system

26 July 2026

Saudi Arabia passes landmark General Education Law, overhauling schools, boosting accountability, and aligning classrooms with Vision 2030 reforms.

Machine learning: How AI is muscling its way into the classroom

24 July 2026

Anthropic has turned its attention to education with the launch of Claude for Teachers - so will artificial intelligence revolutionise the way our…

UAE climbs global student city rankings as Abu Dhabi records biggest rise

21 July 2026

Dubai ranked fifth globally for Student Voice and 23rd for Desirability, which measures various factors such as safety, environment and lifestyle

The bold plan to rescue science education

19 July 2026

With national STEM strategies expiring in 2026, experts say the window to reshape science education is open – but it won't stay open long

Humanizing Digital and AI-Supported Learning in Teacher Education: Design,

17 July 2026

The integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence into education has accelerated dramatically over the past decade.

Claude AI Is Now Free for Teachers: Anthropic Rolls Out Powerful Classroom

16 July 2026

Anthropic has launched Claude for Teachers, giving verified US K-12 educators free access to premium AI tools, standards-aligned lesson planning and…

UAE's future skills drive earns global recognition

16 July 2026

UAE ranks among world’s top 20 in QS World Future Skills Index 2027, topping the region with strong links between higher education, jobs and economic…

UAE launches higher education award to champion 'culture of excellence'

15 July 2026

The UAE on Tuesday launched a new higher education award aimed at shining a light on the achievements of the country's best universities and helping…

Rethinking K-12 Schools as a Continuous Learning Experience

14 July 2026

Most students move through three or more separate facilities during their K-12 journey, yet the built environments they encounter at each stage have…

UAE Award in Higher Education Launched to Honour Top Universities, Teachers

14 July 2026

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed launches UAE Award in Higher Education to honour innovation with financial prizes and prestigious honorary recognition.

UAE launches higher education award to honour top universities and teachers

14 July 2026

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed launches UAE Award in Higher Education to honour innovation with financial prizes and prestigious honorary recognition

Rethinking employability skills in K–12 education

06 July 2026

Employability skills require intentional, consistent development across all content areas and all grade levels.

Beyond prevention: Why Europe should invest in Positive Mental Health in

06 July 2026

European schools should focus on building positive mental health and resilience in students, rather than just diagnosing and treating mental health…

From Policy To Practice: National Strategies To Scale AI In Education

06 July 2026

The next phase of AI in education will be decided not by the sophistication of the technology, but by the quality of the systems built around it.

How UAE teachers are spending their summer break

02 July 2026

UAE teachers share their summer plans, balancing travel, family time, and wellbeing with preparations to return to classrooms energised and inspired.

Study: Using AI Chatbots Creates Significant Learning Loss

30 June 2026

DENVER, CO - MAY 2 : From left, Sally Wilson, 15, Reese Myers, 16, and 11th grade students discuss about essay for English class final exam at Thomas…

Managing Stress And Mental Wellbeing Of Students: Role Of Teachers

29 June 2026

As student stress rises due to academic, social, and personal pressures, teachers have an increasingly important role in promoting mental well-being.…

How Early Childhood and K-12 Systems Can Work Together To Support Early

29 June 2026

Amid declining reading scores, early childhood education and K-12 systems should work together to improve reading achievement for young children.

Teacher stress in 2026: what EdTech vendors must know

29 June 2026

More than half of US teachers still report frequent job stress, per 2026 RAND data. Here is what that means for EdTech vendors selling into school…

Alef Education Ensures Continuous Learning for Over 246,000 UAE Students

29 June 2026

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, successfully supported learning continuity for 246326 students across 518 schools…

Research news: School attendance problems

22 June 2026

Absent students miss more than just lesson content they miss the opportunities to build the habits and skills to succeed at school and in life. New…

Life lessons: UAE school heads say new social media rules will 'protect

20 June 2026

Schools will be a bridge to spread the word on how the new policy will protect children and increase real-world interaction.

Abu Dhabi unveils new private education strategy with focus on AI,

19 June 2026

ADEK outlines four priorities to prepare students for future jobs and digital skills.

UAE schools 2026: How top education providers are hiring teachers for the

18 June 2026

UAE schools ramp up 2026–27 teacher hiring as top education providers compete globally for talent and focus on retention, career growth and teacher...

Why AI Literacy Is Becoming Essential for the Future of Education in the

17 June 2026

Imagine a university graduate who knows the theory perfectly but gets lost when it comes to setting up workflow automation using neural networks. Or a…

Recognizing Champions of Student Well-Being

09 June 2026

Four faculty members and five teaching assistants have been named Aggie Well-Being Champions in recognition of their efforts to integrate the health…

'I use AI for nearly everything': Teachers discuss the promise and

09 June 2026

Artificial intelligence is shaping the technological boom in education and it's already having an impact in classrooms nationwide.

The Role of Gamification and Interactive Learning in K-12 Classrooms

08 June 2026

Explore how gamification and interactive learning tools can drive student engagement in K-12 classrooms, and learn what to look for when choosing the…

Dubai expands education councils to include parents and teachers

08 June 2026

Dubai expands education councils to include parents, teachers and students, giving families a stronger voice in shaping private schools and early…

UAE Expands AI Push With New Leadership Development Program

04 June 2026

The program aims to equip Emirati professionals with the governance and leadership skills needed to deploy agentic AI responsibly at scale.

Why AI Fluency, Not Literacy, Is The Differentiator: 4 Moves For Higher Ed

28 May 2026

What separates graduates entering an AI-restructured entry-level job market is whether they can use AI to pressure-test an ...

4 Questions We Must Answer Before Bringing AI Into the Classroom

28 May 2026

New York City public schools’ recently released guidelines aim to establish “a foundational vision for how to use AI going ...

Alef Education and TMRW Edtech Join Forces to Reimagine Future of

25 May 2026

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, and TMRW Edtech have joined forces to redefine the future ...

How to choose the right AI tools for teaching

25 May 2026

Educators are not always aware of the implications of using the latest shiny AI tool. Laura Milne offers guidance on balancing educational value with…

Code Ninjas: The AI-In-Education Problem Isn’t Cheating. It’s Passivity.

22 May 2026

AI in education is a problem, says Code Ninjas CEO Navin Gurnaney. But it's not cheating. Rather, it's passivity.

DEF Education & Gaming Summit

22 May 2026

The DEF Education & Gaming Summit is the first-ever education-focused gaming summit launched as part of Dubai Esports & Games Festival…

Abu Dhabi pushes Emirati representation in classrooms with new education

21 May 2026

Abu Dhabi boosts Emirati teachers through a landmark ADEK–Aldar partnership, creating structured pathways, training, and jobs in future-ready…

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

20 May 2026

The Conservatives, who began the negotiations for the deal when in government, said it was "another major Brexit opportunity" which Labour risked…

Teachers need AI literacy, ethics and agency before classrooms can scale AI

19 May 2026

A new review published in Education Sciences finds that AI can support more flexible and responsive teacher preparation, but ...

The Real Problem With AI in STEM Education

14 May 2026

Last semester, I assigned students in my energy storage systems class a problem set comparing the electrical designs of ...

UAE schools mark strong in-person comeback as parents, pupils show

13 May 2026

UAE schools record strong in-person return as over a million students resume classes, with parents showing confidence in safety and continuity…

New research highlights key drivers for effective mental health education

11 May 2026

New findings reveal that teacher confidence is the strongest predictor of successful mental health education in secondary schools, and that…

UAE schools look to bounce back but nurseries feel financial squeeze

11 May 2026

Majority of pupils returned to in-person learning on Monday, while some stay home or study from abroad.

How can emerging leaders of higher education develop skills in

11 May 2026

Debbie McVitty and Fiona Lennoxsmith reflect on the structural challenge of higher education change and invite emerging leaders to join a new Wonkhe…

Why some Mecca schools are switching to remote learning

08 May 2026

Mecca schools shift to partial distance learning as Saudi Arabia eases traffic and boosts Hajj preparations while keeping classes running online.

Teacher wellbeing in schools: a systematic review of job demands and job

08 May 2026

Research indicates that while teachers generally love their jobs, teaching remains a highly stress-sensitive profession.

UAE distance learning 2026: How schools switched to online classes amid

06 May 2026

UAE schools swiftly shift to distance learning after renewed regional tensions, ensuring continuity, safety and support for students and families from…

We Studied How AI Shapes Teachers’ Well-Being. Here’s What We Found

25 April 2026

A lot of teachers first met artificial intelligence the same way they met previous initiatives—in a staff meeting, on a slide deck, and with a promise…

Beyond the classroom: Connecting Education to Purpose in Uncertain Times

21 April 2026

In a time of disruption and uncertainty, students are no longer just adapting to education systems, they are actively reshaping them. In today’s…

How alternative schooling models are gaining momentum in the UAE

16 April 2026

Dubai: Changing lifestyles, increased mobility, and the rise of hybrid work models are reshaping how families in the UAE and regionally approach…

EdTech Promised to Fix Education. This University Is Actually Doing It.

15 April 2026

Over the past decade, the education technology industry attracted more than $20 billion in venture capital, with 2021 alone accounting for that total.

Nurturing young minds with sustainable storytelling

14 April 2026

Maxine Spence, Senior Product Manager, shares how Green Sparks, our series of levelled readers aligned to the UN's SDGs, aims to empower and…

A diamond in Dubai - GEMS School of Research and Innovation

14 April 2026

GEMS School of Research and Innovation offers a varied, purpose built, technology-rich campus to prepare students for the future. Paul Milligan…

Digital School’s 'Donate Your Own Device 2.0' hits 70% milestone in record

12 April 2026

Launched by the Digital School, the "Donate Your Own Device 2.0" campaign has recorded a significant milestone, attracting ...

Saudi POS climbs 13.4% to $3.9bn as education spending spikes

10 April 2026

https://arab.news/zr8nq. RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's point-of-sale transactions climbed 13.4 percent in the week ending April 4 to SR14.7 billion ($3.9…

Balancing work and remote learning in the UAE: How parents are coping

10 April 2026

How UAE parents juggle remote work and online schooling, leaning on community support, flexible routines and wellbeing tools to keep families…

UAE eases teachers' burden, introduces new admin roles to reduce teaching

10 April 2026

UAE's Ministry of Education is set to transform the country's education sector with major reforms in administrative and ...

Four AI Platforms Approved for Use in UAE Schools

09 April 2026

The Ministry of Education authorises ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Claude for classroom use under new guidance.

273 Million Children Out of School

08 April 2026

A new United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report delivers a sobering message: the ...