Tag: Policy
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Expulsions surge among Victoria students: statewide trend
Overview: a rising concern across Victorian schools Across Victoria, schools are reporting a troubling uptick in expulsions, signaling a broader challenge for student support, school safety, and policy response. While expulsions have always represented a last resort in disciplinary action, recent data suggests that one group of students is experiencing a disproportionate share of these…
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Surge in Expulsions: A Closer Look at Victoria’s Troubling Trend Among a Specific Student Cohort
Overview: A troubling rise in expulsions across Victoria Across Victoria, educators, policymakers, and community advocates are confronting a troubling trend: expulsions are on the rise for a particular group of students. The latest data show that more students are being removed from classrooms, often in the early years of secondary schooling, raising urgent questions about…
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Urgent Call for Swift Work Visa Renewals to Safeguard Food Security Efforts
Overview: A Call to Expedite Work Visa Renewals A leading agriculture expert, Bertus Kruger, has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, and Safety and Security to accelerate the renewal process for foreign professionals involved in vital food security initiatives. With global food systems facing increasing pressures—from climate shocks to supply chain disruptions—foreign expertise often…
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NUST to Refund Registration Fees as Government-Subsidised Tertiary Education Begins
NUST Announces Refunds for Early Registration Payments as Subsidy Takes Effect The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) announced a timely update for students who had already paid their registration fees in anticipation of government-subsidised tertiary education. As the subsidy rollout begins, the university confirmed that eligible students who had settled registration costs will…
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Canada and Robotics: Is It Missing the AI Boat Now?
Introduction: A New Era for AI-Powered Robots As artificial intelligence increasingly powers robots that operate in homes, hospitals, and factories, nations are racing to position themselves as leaders in the next industrial wave. Canada faces a pivotal moment: can it capitalize on AI-driven robotics to boost productivity, create jobs, and improve services, or will it…
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Nigeria’s disability rights movement leaps forward
Building on decades of advocacy In Nigeria, the disability rights movement is moving from the margins toward the mainstream, driven by years of grassroots organizing, legal challenges, and persistent advocacy. Across cities from Lagos to Jos, NGOs, disability-led groups, and allied civil society organizations are translating vision into policy, and policy into practice. This shift…
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Voter Voices: Trump Economy — Voter Verdict After Year One in 2024
Introduction: A Year in Review From the Voters’ Perspective When Donald Trump resumed the presidency, he framed his comeback around a core promise: a robust, growing economy that would benefit American households. One year into his second term, voters across the political spectrum offer varied assessments of how that promise has translated into real-world outcomes.…
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Voter Voices: US voters evaluate Trump’s economy after year one
Introduction: Voters weigh in on a promised economic revival As Donald Trump sought a second term, his campaign framed the economy as the defining issue for American households. A year into his latest White House tenure, many voters say they are watching the numbers closely—jobs, wages, prices, and what they perceive as the administration’s willingness…
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Not just compliance: Malaysia’s renewed push to ban asbestos in construction
Overview: Why the renewed push for a full asbestos ban? Several groups in Malaysia are resuming calls for a comprehensive ban on asbestos in construction. Health advocates, a workers’ union, and a consumer watchdog argue that the carcinogenic mineral remains a risk to workers and the public, even as industry players cite cost and supply…
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Trump’s First-Year Project 2025 Policies: NPR Analysis
Overview: What Project 2025 Aims to Do Project 2025 is a comprehensive, Heritage Foundation–led policy blueprint that outlines a wide-ranging plan to restructure various facets of U.S. governance. In the first year, President Trump and his allies signaled an intent to implement or advance dozens of recommendations across immigration, regulatory reform, energy, taxation, judiciary, and…