Tag: Education Policy
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Yobe closes boarding schools amid rising insecurity
Background: Security concerns trigger school closures The Yobe State government has ordered the temporary closure of boarding secondary schools in the state in response to escalating security challenges. The directive, announced by Mamman Mohammed, the Director General of Press and Media Affairs to Governor Mai Mala Buni, underscores the administration’s priority of safeguarding students while…
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Nigerian Education Ministry Denies Nationwide School Shutdown Over Terror Attacks
Clarifying a Viral Claim In the wake of escalating security concerns tied to terror attacks, a rumor claiming that all Nigerian schools would shut down beginning 24 November 2025 has circulated on social media. The Federal Ministry of Education released an official statement on 22 November 2025 to debunk the claim, emphasizing that there is…
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Taraba Government Halts Boarding School Operations Over Insecurity Concerns
Overview: A Sudden Policy Shift in Taraba State In response to escalating security challenges across the country, Taraba State government has ordered an immediate halt to boarding facilities in both public and private secondary schools. Students will be deboarded and schools will transition to day coaching to ensure safety while teachers and administrators adapt to…
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Taraba Government Suspends Boarding Schools Amid Insecurity, Shifts to Day Coaching
Taraba Government Shifts from Boarding to Day Coaching The Taraba State government has announced an urgent policy reversal affecting both private and public secondary schools: all boarding facilities are to be deboarded immediately, with schools reverting to day coaching. The move, framed as a direct response to ongoing insecurity across the region, underscores the government’s…
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Taraba State Suspends Boarding Schools Over Insecurity
Taraba State Takes Drastic Step to Protect Students In response to ongoing security challenges and rising concerns about student safety, the Taraba State government has ordered a complete halt to boarding facilities in all secondary schools across the state. The directive requires both public and private institutions to revert to day-only coaching with immediate effect,…
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Delhi Protest Erupts After 16-Year-Old Student’s Suicide Alleging Harassment by Teachers
Tragic incident and immediate aftermath A massive protest enveloped a Delhi school campus and the surrounding area after reports that a 16-year-old Class 10 student died by suicide, allegedly after facing persistent harassment from teachers. The student was found outside a metro station near the school, and a note discovered in the student’s bag purportedly…
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Government Bill Bans Opt-Outs from International Tests and Expands Intervention Powers for Failing Schools
Overview of the Bill A new government bill proposes sweeping changes to how schools handle international benchmarking tests and responses to underperformance. The core ideas are straightforward: schools would no longer be allowed to opt out of international maths and reading assessments, and the central authorities would accelerate intervention measures in schools that trail their…
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New Government Bill Ends Opt-Outs from International Tests and Expands Intervention Powers
New Government Bill Ends Opt-Outs from International Tests A sweeping government bill aims to change how schools respond to international assessments in maths and reading. By prohibiting opt-outs from these assessments, the proposed legislation intends to standardize benchmarking across the country and accelerate targeted support for schools that are underperforming. The move is part of…
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Delhi Class 10 Student’s Suicide: Allegations of Harassment by Teachers in Note
Tragic incident in Delhi sparks conversation on school pressure A 16-year-old Class 10 student died by suicide on Tuesday afternoon at a metro station in west Delhi, with investigators now examining a note recovered from the scene. The note reportedly alleges harassment by teachers and the school principal, prompting broader questions about school-related stress and…
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New Government Bill Clamps Down on Opting Out of International Tests and Expands School Interventions
Overview of the Bill A recent government bill aims to reform how schools participate in international assessments, notably maths and reading tests. The proposed legislation would prevent schools from opting out of these tests, ensuring comprehensive nationwide data and accountability. In addition, the bill seeks to streamline intervention strategies for schools that struggle with performance,…