Edtech

Dubai: University students create AI tool to boost online education

28 July 2021

Eyebrow raising, eyelid tightening, and mouth dimpling are facial expressions that indicate the highest level of a student’s engagement.Read the full…

Geneva Palais briefing note on the current COVID-19-induced education

28 July 2021

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the…

30 government schools in Delhi will come under newly formed education board

28 July 2021

"The Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) will affiliate 30 Delhi Government schools in the session 2021-22.Read the full article at:…

England: MPs call for national register of home-educated children

28 July 2021

They say the government must "get a grip" on the number of children taught at home in England.Read the full article at: www.bbc.com

Walmart To Pay 100% Of Tuition And Books For Associates Continuing Their

28 July 2021

The retail behemoth announced that it will pay 100% of tuition and books for its 1.5 million part-time and full-time Walmart and Sam’s Club associates…

US: Sector welcomes gov commitment to int'l education

27 July 2021

A statement outlining the new commitments, published by the US departments of State and Education, will see federal agencies participate in a…

Five ways Covid has changed education

27 July 2021

Education epitomises this paradigm. While children have been less likely to suffer illness from catching Covid-19, they have undoubtedly been hit by…

EdTech startup and language learning app Duolingo looking to raise more

27 July 2021

Last month, language learning app and the world’s most popular language-learning platform Duolingo announced its plan to go public.Read the full…

Ireland: Minister confident schools will reopen as planned

27 July 2021

The Minister for Education has said she has "every confidence" that her department "has the capacity for the full reopening of schools in late August,…

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Lifting the lid on student potential

01 August 2021

“All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop those talents.” John F Kennedy