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- 03 Mar 2021
U.S. Senate confirms Cardona as Biden's education secretary

The Senate voted Monday to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools
- 03 Mar 2021
Schools tsar says England’s £1.7bn Covid catch-up package not enough

Education recovery commissioner tells MPs children will need long-term support plan.Read the full article at: www.theguardian.com
- 03 Mar 2021
Dubai-based university lab uses smart grids for clean energy

It enables experimentation in all aspects of the technology and is aimed at achieving the UAE’s future environmental sustainability goals.Read the full article

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- 27 Jan 2021
- Edtech
Edtech The New Kid In SPAC Class

Remote learning has enjoyed a tailwind from Covid-19 and the special purpose acquisition company market has taken notice, with five education SPACs introduced
- 27 Jan 2021
- Distance / Remote Learning
Opening schools a national priority, says government

Schools Minister Nick Gibb says schools and families will have two weeks' notice for reopening. Most pupils will be studying from home for the rest of this half
- 27 Jan 2021
Egypt's education minister says no intention to cancel or postpone mid-year exams

The minister denied all rumours in this regard, affirming that the ministry will reveal all details about mid-year exams and the second term on 14 February.Read
- 26 Jan 2021
Dubai Cares chief says global community must act to safeguard children’s education

Tariq Al Gurg tells Davos 2021 that funds for education were falling even before the pandemic.Read the full article at: www.thenationalnews.com
- 26 Jan 2021
- Edtech
UAE: 7-year-old is youngest to do AI internship from Oxford

She has also finished a certification in coding with Google. The UAE aims to become a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031.Read the full article at
- 26 Jan 2021
Will French schools stay open?

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic schools have shut their doors in many EU countries. But in France, most classes are still being taught in person.Read the
- 26 Jan 2021
- Distance / Remote Learning
How are other EU countries dealing with schools?

A few have moved to distance learning, with some exceptions for pupils with special needs.Read the full article at: www.irishtimes.com
- 26 Jan 2021
- Distance / Remote Learning
UK: Schools will be told of reopening plans 'as soon as we can'

Boris Johnson says he understands parents' frustrations but the infection rate is "still very high".Read the full article at: www.bbc.com
- 24 Jan 2021
Uncertainty looms for pupils hoping to study in US after SAT tests dropped

Thousands of pupils in the UAE will be affected after SAT essay and subject tests were dropped by the College Board. International students will have a last
- 24 Jan 2021
Oman: Two new British schools opening in Muscat in 2021

Two British schools with a long-standing reputation in achieving top academic standards and an emphasis on all-round student development are set to open this
- 24 Jan 2021
- Wellbeing
UK: Early years staff safety 'cause for concern'

Early years educational providers in England have been told to remain open. Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders call for rapid testing and priority access
- 24 Jan 2021
India: Schools, students, and parents preparing for offline Board examinations

After holding months of online classes and conducting examinations remotely, schools, students and parents are preparing themselves for offline board
- 21 Jan 2021
Wales: GCSEs and A-levels will be graded by teachers as external assessments plan dumped

Non-exam assessment evidence, including past work and mocks already taken, will be among evidence used to determine grades.Read the full article at: www
- 21 Jan 2021
Kuwait allows expat teachers to travel for school break

Kuwaiti authorities have given the nod to expatriate teachers to travel abroad during the mid-year school vacation staring next week, an education source has
- 21 Jan 2021
Delhi: Schools for class 10, 12 students reopen after 10 months

Schools are to maintain all Covid-19 protocols, implement staggered timings, have less than 15 students per classroom or laboratory.Read the full article at
- 21 Jan 2021
Australia: Half of senior students without proficient civics and citizenship knowledge

Just 38 per cent of year 10 students and 53 per cent of year 6 students have achieved the proficient standard for their knowledge of democratic processes, the
- 21 Jan 2021
UAE universities set to welcome students for Spring semester

Education community urged to take jab amid raging debate between online classes and face-to-face learning.Read the full article at: www.khaleejtimes.com
- 20 Jan 2021
Social interaction can help Arabic language learners, UAE academy says

Afterschool programmes could provide Arabic language learners with much needed support, according to Sharjah-based Arabic Language Academy (ALA). Fifth course