Tag: Education Reform
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The School Where Students Pay with Plastic Bags: A Sustainability Experiment in Assam
Introduction: A novel idea in a quiet Assam village On a misty Thursday morning in Pamohi, a small village tucked in the northeast Indian state of Assam, students walk to school carrying two bags. One bag holds their books; the other contains 25 cleaned and sorted plastic bags and bottles. This is not a mere…
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What’s at Stake as MOE Considers Reducing Exam Stakes in Singapore’s Education System
Context: The long-standing focus on exams For years, Singapore’s education system has been synonymous with high-stakes examinations and rapid benchmarking. The debate surrounding exam performance is not new, but recent moves by the Ministry of Education (MOE) signal a renewed intent to rebalance how learning success is measured. While exams can motivate hard work, critics…
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What’s at Stake as MOE Mulls Exam Reforms: A Look at Singapore’s Education Shift
Introduction: Rethinking the Exam Urgency Singapore has long wrestled with an education system often described as an “arms race,” where high-stakes exams can determine a student’s future path. The Ministry of Education (MOE) is now considering reforms aimed at further reducing the stakes of examinations, signaling a continued shift toward holistic learning and diversified success…
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All Institutions Aligned Under a Unified Structure: A Deep Dive into Pakistan’s Education Reform
Overview: A National Emergency Demands Systemic Reform Education is widely recognized as a national emergency in Pakistan, a reality underscored by public briefings and policy statements from the Ministry of Education. The question at the heart of governance reform is not simply what changes are announced, but how they are institutionalized across the country. The…
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Unified Education Reforms: Wajiha Qamar on Pakistan’s Systemic Overhaul
Overview: Treating Education as a National Emergency Education reform in Pakistan has long been announced but rarely institutionalized. In a candid briefing from Islamabad, Minister Wajiha Qamar framed the issue as a national emergency requiring immediate, systemic action. The core of her approach centers on a unified structure that aligns schools, higher education, vocational training,…
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Unified Structure: Pakistan’s Education Reform Under Wajiha Qamar
Overview: A Break with Patchwork Reforms Education reform is often announced with fanfare and then stalled by bureaucratic silos. In Pakistan, the national emergency in education has been publicly acknowledged by policymakers, and the focus has shifted from ad hoc initiatives to a cohesive, unified approach. Under the leadership of the ministry headed by Wajiha…
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Education Reform for Ghana’s Youth: A Call to Urgency on the International Day of Education
Introduction: The Moment Demands Action Education is not just a classroom concern; it is the backbone of national development. The International Day of Education provides a global moment to reflect on how well nations prepare their young people for work, citizenship, and a rapidly changing world. For Ghana, the imperative is clear: without sustained reforms…
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Kenyans Split on CBE Grading System as Only 38% Express Satisfaction
Overview: A Nation Divided on CBE Grading A nationwide survey conducted by Infotrak Research & Consulting Limited has revealed a striking dissatisfaction with Kenya’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) grading system. The poll found that only 38 percent of Kenyans report satisfaction with how CBE is currently implemented, while a majority remain unsure or dissatisfied. The findings,…
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Education Reform in Ghana: Urgency for Youth and Nation
Introduction: A Moment for Education on the International Day of Education In shaping the future, nations depend on the strength of their classrooms. Ghana’s observance of the International Day of Education comes at a pivotal moment as the country faces persistent gaps in learning outcomes, graduation rates, and the relevance of skills to the job…
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Education, Youth, and the Urgency for Reform: Ghana’s Call to Action
Introduction: The Moment Demands Reform The future of any nation is written in its classrooms. In Ghana, this truth is becoming increasingly undeniable as learning outcomes falter and youth prospects dim. International Day of Education serves not merely as a ceremonial reminder but as a clarion call to intensify reforms that place learners at the…