Wellbeing

Saudi education ministry adopts models for students’ return to classroom

The models, defined as low, medium and high, will apply to public, private and international institutions, as 97 percent of all schools in the Kingdom fall

3 instances when remote learning must be offered to students of Dubai schools

Several schools in Dubai have resumed in-person learning after temporarily shifting classes online due to positive Covid cases among staff and students. Some

Why Testing Is Falling Short in Many Schools Across the U.S.

As millions of American students head back to their desks, the virus testing that was supposed to help keep classrooms open safely is itself being tested.Read

Toronto sets up school-based clinics to vaccinate education workers, students ahead of return to class

The city is stepping up efforts to get more education workers and students vaccinated over the coming days to help ensure that schools reopen for in-class

There is No Inclusion Without Authenticity

What does it mean to be your “authentic self” and how important is it to find and celebrate that in places where true inclusion is not always welcomed?

Nigeria: Lagos Schools Urged to Set Up Safety Measures for Resumption

As public and private schools in Lagos State resumed after the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Ministry of Education, yesterday called on administrators to

Celebrating Small Successes and Watch Your Learners Grow

Celebrating success is a great way to boost motivation, confidence and class morale.

Schools advised to merge classes to deal with staff shortages as Education Secretary Zahawi urges children to get vaccinated 

All secondary school students in England will be asked to wear masks in class and in communal areas when they return.Read the full article at: news.sky.com

How parents are trying to adjust to the UAE's new working week

Childcare providers and after-school clubs report surge in demand for Friday afternoon activities from parents who will be at work while their children are off

Wellbeing in International Schools - December 2021

Issue 2 of the Wellbeing in International Schools Magazine discusses a variety of different topics related to wellbeing in international school education. This

U.S. Education Department Signals Big Changes To Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The Biden administration took a big step this week towards making significant changes to a key federal student loan forgiveness program.Read the full article at

Meetings to discuss mandatory vaccines at schools in South Africa: report

Two of South Africa’s largest educator unions will hold meetings to discuss the possibility of mandatory vaccination policies for teachers in the coming weeks

School Bullies In France Could Face Up To 3 Years In Jail Under Proposed Law

French President Emmanuel Macron’s education minister, Jean-Michel Blanquer, supported the proposed law, saying during a debate the law was “a way of enforcing

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Dr. Richard Churches - Lead Adviser, Education Development Trust

Dr. Churches talks about his many talks at the show and his work at the Education Development Trust.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Dr. Gilda Scarfe - CEO & Founder, Positive Ed Ltd

We caught up with Gilda Scarfe, CEO & Founder of Positive Ed. ahead of GESS Dubai 2021.

China passes law to cut homework pressure on students

China has passed an education law that seeks to cut the "twin pressures" of homework and off-site tutoring in core subjects, the official Xinhua news agency

The Importance of Identifying and Understanding Dyslexic Students

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and this year's focus is on Invisible Dyslexia. It's vital that we are able to understand and identify dyslexic students.

Hocus P(F) ocus …. Handwriting Locus…

Can improving fine motor skills help improve not just handwriting but also cognitive abilities like attention?

UK: Zahawi to put wellbeing 'at the centre' of schools policy

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi will pledge to put wellbeing 'at the centre of everything we do in schools', as he sets out his priorities for the sector.Read

Importance of SEL in Special Needs Education

As we continue to grapple with the pandemic's impact on mental health, educators have prioritised SEL to support the wellbeing of their students.

How will you handle another disrupted school year?

2020 was the year we did the best we could in an impossible situation. 2021 is poised to be the moment countries turn the page and double down on education.

UAE: Free Covid-19 PCR tests for vaccinated students, education sector staff

The National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) on Tuesday, September 7, said students, and administrative, academic and technical staff can get

Australia: Plan to keep schools open includes ventilation and testing

Education experts want a national plan for ventilating schools and testing teachers as communities learn to live with the coronavirus, with doctors backing

U.S. Education Department Investigates Five States for Mask Mandate Bans

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched investigations in five states that prohibit universal mask mandates in schools.Read the

7 Easy Hacks to De-stress Throughout the Day

While stress is an inevitable part of life, managing stress is key in keeping us healthy and ready to take on the new academic year and challenges.

China bans exams for six-year-old school children

The education ministry says excessive exams are affecting the physical and mental health of pupils.Read the full article at: www.bbc.com

England: Lack of psychologists hits pupils with special educational needs

Councils are struggling to complete children’s education, health and care plans before the new school year because of a shortage of specialists.Read the full

Saudi Arabia: No unvaccinated person will be allowed into educational facility, minister warns

He stressed the importance of adhering to the health protocols and procedures reported to maintain the safety of students, teachers, and administrators.Read the

All private school pupils in Abu Dhabi to take Covid tests for school return

All private and charter school pupils in Abu Dhabi must get tested for Covid-19 to be able to return to school, the Department of Education and Knowledge

Returning to School after a Mental Health Crisis: How Teachers Can Help

This year students will return to the schools after experiencing loss and trauma, which will be the common theme in our classrooms.