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#NEWS: Saudi Arabia Enhances Education With Digital Platforms

03 April 2025

The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia has taken significant strides in modernizing educational services, particularly with the launch of the…

#NEWS: How Dubai schools are addressing the unique needs of students with

01 April 2025

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#NEWS: Sustainability in schools: Educating for a greener tomorrow

01 April 2025

Schools can create an environmentally responsible atmosphere while inspiring students to become active participants in sustainability.

#NEWS: 'Crack jokes on quadratic equations': How Abu Dhabi teachers are

31 March 2025

Over a hundred teachers from Abu Dhabi schools have been trained to use artificial intelligence (AI) for innovative teaching methods -- like cracking…

#NEWS: AI In Education - Up-level Your Teaching With AI By Cloning Yourself

31 March 2025

AI for Educators: How to level up your teaching with AI. Discover how to use clones and GPTs in your classroom—personalized AI teaching is the future.

#NEWS : Can Small Language Models Help K–12 Schools?

21 March 2025

Enter small language models (SLMs). These language models are trained on specific data sets, rather than the entirety of available data on the…

#NEWS: The Arbor School's Unique Approach to Shaping Future Leaders

19 March 2025

Discover how The Arbor School in Dubai is revolutionizing education with personalized learning, eco-literacy, and real-world experiences, shaping…

#NEWS: How Educators Are Leading the Future of Learning With AI Initiatives

19 March 2025

Technology in today’s classrooms is advancing rapidly, reshaping the way students learn and teachers teach, especially with advancements in AI.

#NEWS: The K-12 Pandemic Disruption: Five Years And Counting

18 March 2025

Some of these distressing effects result from pandemic school closures, while others predate the pandemic but were made worse by it.

#NEWS: Why Digital Fluency, Adaptability and AI-Powered Learning Matter

17 March 2025

The future isn’t just approaching — it’s moving fast. As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in

#NEWS: Arabic in Dubai schools: Experts call for curriculum change

16 March 2025

Dubai’s KHDA introduced the policy that mandates Arabic language education for children from birth to six years at all private schools and early…

#NEWS: Saudi Arabia opens applications for over 10,000 teaching jobs

06 March 2025

Candidates must meet application requirements and pass evaluation criteria. The initial list of selected candidates will be announced on Sunday, March…

UAE: Staggered dismissals, shorter hours mark first full school day of

03 March 2025

UAE schools adjust schedules for Ramadan with staggered dismissals and shorter hours to ease traffic and accommodate fasting students. Learn how…

#NEWS: Dubai: GEMS plans $300 million spend and aims to educate 35,000

03 March 2025

GEMS Education plans a $300 million investment to expand its student base by 35,000 by 2028, leveraging Dubai's population growth and influx of…

#NEWS: Ramadan 2025 in Dubai: Private schools ready to shift to remote

28 February 2025

Dubai private schools embrace remote learning on Fridays during Ramadan, ensuring flexibility for students to balance academics and family time.…

#NEWS: Ministers urged to ensure climate change is taught across curriculum

27 February 2025

With the government undertaking a review of the curriculum, a letter from experts appeals to the DfE to ensure that climate change and sustainability…

#NEWS: How Flexibility and Choice Leads to Better Learners

27 February 2025

Creating a personalized learning environment begins with a clear, shared vision with an emphasis on student benefits. School leaders should create a…

#NEWS: UAE's higher education gains global rankings: 4 universities enter

27 February 2025

UAE universities are making significant strides in higher education, with four institutions now ranked in the QS top 500 for 2025. Learn about the key…

#NEWS: Trends and opportunities defining school education in 2025

19 February 2025

Looking at promising prospects of the education sector, here are the trends and opportunities that will be shaping 2025.

#NEWS: Schools lack expertise in AI, leaders warn

19 February 2025

Most school leaders feel their is a lack of knowledge about AI in their schools or trusts, according to research that highlights concerns about the…

#NEWS: 'Degrees expire in up to 3 years': UAE educators stress need to

19 February 2025

UAE educators at the AGF Summit 2025 stress the need to reassess traditional degrees amid rapid AI and tech advancements. Lifelong learning and…

#NEWS: New learning series explores teacher wellbeing

18 February 2025

Hills Grammar’s 2025 series explores the powerful link between wellbeing and learning for teachers and students

#NEWS: Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders: How UAE Schools Are Pioneering

17 February 2025

Discover how the UAE is shaping tomorrow's leaders with a focus on sustainability, from climate conferences to innovative educational initiatives.…

Saudi teacher wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize at World Governments

13 February 2025

Outside of official hours, Mansour leads a programme for prison inmates, helping them to read and write, giving them a second chance at life. As a…

#NEWS: How I Navigate the Classroom as a Neurodivergent Teacher

05 February 2025

EdSurge Voices of Change fellow Fatema Elbakoury has battled with mental health issues all her life, and her conditions have followed her into the ...

#NEWS: 5 of the biggest education trends for 2025

01 February 2025

As we welcome a new year, educators and industry leaders are excited to discover the biggest education trends for 2025. The past few years have been…

#NEWS: UAE schools step up wellness support for students, parents ahead of

01 February 2025

As board exams approach, schools across the UAE are ramping up wellness initiatives — not only for students but also for

#NEWS: Yoga, standing desks: How Abu Dhabi schools are boosting physical

31 January 2025

Schools in Abu Dhabi are including more physical activity sessions in keeping with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge’s (ADEK) new…

#NEWS: Spark Education Platform makes second acquisition in Saudi Arabia

30 January 2025

Spark Education Platform (SEP), a fast-growing K-12 operator in Saudi Arabia, owned by the Saudi Education Fund (SEF), which is managed by EFG Hermes,…

#NEWS: How Higher Ed Leaders Can Adapt to Generational Shifts

29 January 2025

Changing demographics in both students and staff, combined with rapid tech advances, offer an opportunity to invest in digital transformation.

#NEWS: Is Classroom Discussion a Dying Art?

25 January 2025

There's this fear, and I'm not even sure that it's conscious, that if they say something that other people don't agree with, it will undermine their

#NEWS: UAE teacher who built e-learning tool during Covid shortlisted for

22 January 2025

From more than 5,000 nominations and applications across 89 countries, a teacher from Fujairah, UAE, has earned a spot in the top 50 shortlist for the…