Tag: education
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Addressing Problematic Gaming in Singapore: The Call for a ‘Third Place’ for Young Adults
Overview: A Growing Concern in Singapore Recent research from Singapore reveals higher rates of problematic gaming among young adults compared to international benchmarks. The study points to patterns such as excessive gaming, sleep disruption, social withdrawal, and associated mental health concerns like depressive symptoms. Led by a prominent psychologist, the study emphasizes that gaming, in…
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Ngurare urges schools to prioritize rehabilitation over suspensions
Rooting discipline in rehabilitation, not punishment Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has called on educational leaders nationwide to rethink how schools handle misbehavior. In a broad address, he urged administrators, teachers, and policymakers to move away from suspensions as the default response and instead embrace rehabilitation, guidance, and restorative practices. The aim is to…
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Ngurare urges schools to focus on rehabilitation, not student suspensions
Background: A shift in school discipline Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has called on schools nationwide to rethink how they handle misbehavior. Rather than defaulting to suspensions, he argues for a rehabilitation‑focused approach that helps students understand consequences, repair relationships, and return to learning strengthened by support rather than isolation. The message came amid…
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Rehabilitation in Schools: Ngurare Urges Reduced Suspensions
Ngurare calls for a shift from punishments to rehabilitation In a decisive move toward more supportive education, Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has urged schools nationwide to quit relying on suspensions as a default response to misbehaviour. His message stresses a proactive approach to student discipline that emphasises rehabilitation, guidance, and the chance for…
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When School Fees Come in Bags: A Recycling-Powered School in Assam
Introduction: A daily ritual that redefies learning On a misty Thursday morning in Pamohi, a small village in Assam, students walk to school carrying two bags. One holds their books and notebooks, the other a bundle of 25 cleaned and sorted plastic bags and bottles. This is not a quirky habit but a community-managed system…
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Singapore Faces AI Challenge Earlier Than Most, Says President Tharman
Singapore’s AI Moment: Why Timing Matters Singapore is poised to confront the rapid ascent of artificial intelligence sooner than many other nations. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasized that the city-country’s small size, highly open economy, and heavy reliance on technology as a core driver of competitiveness place it at the leading edge of AI disruption. In…
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Singapore Faces AI Challenge Earlier Than Many Nations, Says President Tharman
Singapore Confronts AI Early Singapore is well aware that the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution will reshape economies and labor markets sooner rather than later. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam recently underscored that the city-state’s small size, open economy, and reliance on technology can accelerate both the opportunities and the risks associated with AI. In short, Singapore may…
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Dolly Parton Supports Literacy Campaign: ‘If Only Daddy Had Learnt to Read’
Celebrating a Champion of Literacy country star and philanthropist Dolly Parton has long used her platform to advocate for reading and early childhood education. In a moving endorsement tied to her Imagination Library program, Parton highlighted a campaign framed around the poignant line: “If only Daddy had learnt to read.” The message underscores a universal…
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Local Students First: Principal Defends Admissions Amid Overcrowded Schools
Context: An Overcrowded System and Rising Tensions In an era of growing school enrollment, parents in several districts report frustration as their children are turned away from local schools. The core concern: should local students be given priority in admissions, even when families from outside the area seek placement? The debate has intensified as overcrowding…
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Heartbreak in Kenyan towns: Ministry confirms deaths of two teachers and a learner in separate accidents
Tragic confirmation from the Ministry of Education In a somber update, the Ministry of Education confirmed the deaths of two teachers and a learner in two separate road accidents that occurred in Nairobi and Nyeri counties earlier today. The heartbreaking news was conveyed by a spokesperson, who stated, “Heart-breaking news,” as the ministry confirmed the…