Tag: Education Policy
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Whoever comes first, I prioritise: Principal defends admission practices amid overcrowding
Background: The squeeze on local schools In many communities, schools are operating well beyond their intended capacity. As enrollment numbers swell, principals face the dual pressures of maintaining fair access to education while managing the expectations of frustrated parents. The debate has intensified around the idea of prioritising local students over foreigners, a stance that…
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Commentary: MOE Exam Reforms and the Stakes Ahead for Singapore’s Education
What’s at stake in MOE’s examination reform rethink Singapore has long positioned its education system as a rigorous pathway to opportunity. Yet concern has grown that the focus on high-stakes examinations—particularly national exams and grade-based outcomes—drives a pressure-filled learning culture. The Ministry of Education (MOE) is weighing reforms to reduce the salience of exams while…
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VCE Performance in Victoria: Your School Guide for Parents
Understanding Victoria’s VCE: What it measures The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is the main credential awarded to high school students who graduate in Victoria. It measures a student’s achievement across a chosen set of subjects, assesses their exam performance, and determines their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) when applicable. For parents exploring their child’s…
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Nurturing Youth in Digital Tech: Bridging Access Gaps
Why nurturing youth in digital technology matters In today’s fast-evolving world, digital technology touches nearly every corner of everyday life—from classrooms and healthcare to entrepreneurship and governance. Yet more than 2.6 billion people still lack reliable access to digital tools, with women and children disproportionately affected. Nurturing youth with digital technological knowledge is not just…
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Low Satisfaction with Kenya’s CBE Grading System: Poll Finds 38% Support
Overview: Low Approval for the CBE Grading System A nationwide survey released by Infotrak Research & Consulting Limited on Thursday reveals that only 38 percent of Kenyans are satisfied with the Competency-Based Education (CBE) grading system. The finding highlights a notable gap between policy aims and public perception, prompting educators, policymakers, and parents to revisit…
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England SEND Reforms Spark Fears of Lost Support for Disabled Children
Survey Highlights a High-Stakes Debate over SEND Reforms A new national survey of 1,000 parents of disabled children has intensified the debate over England’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms. The poll indicates that a significant share of families fear their children could lose essential support as the government reshapes how SEND services are…
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England’s SEND Reform Fears: Parents Worry About Losing Support for Disabled Children
Overview: A Policy That Affects Daily Realities England is undertaking reforms to its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system that many parents believe could reduce the help their children receive. A recent survey of 1,000 parents of disabled or neurodivergent children highlights the urgency and anxiety surrounding these changes. While policymakers argue the reforms…
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England SEND Reforms Alarm Parents: Fears Over Loss of Disabled Support
Growing Concerns as England’s SEND Reforms Move Forward Parents of disabled children in England are raising alarms as the government advances reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A recent survey of 1,000 parents highlights anxiety about who will qualify for support, how funding will be allocated, and whether essential services could be scaled…
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Ex-Education Ministry Staffer Claims Curriculum Rewrite Was Politicised
Allegations of politicisation raise questions about curriculum development A former Education Ministry employee has claimed that the development of the country’s new school curriculum was heavily politicised, leading to extensive rewrites and sidelining subject-matter experts. The testimony, presented to Parliament’s Education Committee, paints a picture of a process driven more by political considerations than by…
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Ex-Education Ministry Worker Alleges Heavy Politicisation of New School Curriculum
Background A former Education Ministry employee has raised serious concerns about the development of the country’s new school curriculum, alleging that political considerations drove the process. The submission, delivered to Parliament’s Education Committee, claims the curriculum was rewritten multiple times to align with political priorities, effectively sidelining subject matter experts and educators who traditionally inform…