Tag: Schools
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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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Sidian Bank Unveils WASH Campaign to Boost Clean Water in Meru Schools
Sidian Bank Launches a Targeted WASH Campaign in Meru County Sidian Bank has officially rolled out a comprehensive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) campaign in Meru County, with a focus on improving access to clean water and increasing hygiene awareness in local schools and surrounding communities. The initiative, launched on January 26, 2026, marks a…
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ATLP teachers’ strike threatens GCSEs in the West Midlands
Overview: ATLP faces potential disruption across multiple schools The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is at the center of a growing dispute as teachers across more than 20 schools in the West Midlands consider industrial action. The talks, which centre on pay and working conditions, have left families anxious about how ongoing strikes could affect…
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ATLP teachers’ strike threatens GCSEs in West Midlands
ATLP schools on strike: what is at stake for GCSEs The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), which runs more than 20 secondary and primary schools across the West Midlands, finds itself at the centre of a growing dispute. Teachers at several ATLP sites have begun or planned formal industrial action in response to pay, working…
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Ogamba: 85% of Learners Transitioned from Grade 9 to Grade 10
Overview of the Grade 9 to Grade 10 Transition Education stakeholders in Kenya are celebrating a notable milestone as 85% of eligible learners have reported to Grade 10. This statistic, announced by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, marks a turning point after initial challenges that threatened to disrupt the academic progression of thousands of students.…
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Education is the foundation for personal success and national development – Amadhila
Education as the Cornerstone of Individual and National Growth Education is more than arithmetic and reading; it is the foundation upon which individuals build their futures and nations forge their progress. In a recent address, Amadhila underscored this truth, highlighting how access to quality learning equips children with the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to…
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Video of Students Fortifying Themselves Spiritually Sparks Outrage
Overview of the Incident A disturbing video circulating on social media has drawn widespread attention and condemnation after allegedly showing male Senior High School students displaying charms they say are meant to fortify them spiritually. The clip, which appears to come from two different schools, has ignited debate about youth, faith practices, and the role…
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Time Spent on Gaming and Social Media Not to Blame for Teen Mental Health Issues
New findings challenge a common concern about teen wellbeing A major new study from the University of Manchester suggests that time spent on social media or playing video games is not a primary driver of mental health problems among early teenagers. The research adds nuance to a widely held belief among parents, teachers, and policymakers…
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Summer Flu Outbreaks Likely Fueled by Schools, Expert Says
Summer Flu Outbreaks Tied to School Activity, Expert Explains As summer flu season peaks, an infectious diseases expert has highlighted a key driver behind the outbreaks: schools. Speaking on a recent RTHK programme, Lau Yu-lung, the chair of an infectious diseases committee, pointed to school-aged children as a major conduit for transmitting influenza during the…
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Summer Flu Outbreaks Driven by Schools, Experts Say
What’s fueling the summer flu surge? Public health officials are monitoring a wave of influenza activity that began in September and this week is being closely attributed to infections spreading in school settings. An infectious diseases expert, speaking on a recent radio program, said the summer-season outbreak appears to be primarily driven by cases among…