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India's PM Urged Teaching Cleanliness in Schools 50 Years Ago
Solutions4d ago

India's PM Urged Teaching Cleanliness in Schools 50 Years Ago

In 1974, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi called for cleanliness education in Indian schools, starting from kindergarten. Her vision planted seeds for campaigns that would transform India's cities decades later.

The Hindu2 min read
Kindergarten Class Wins National Literacy Title
Acts of KindnessFeb 20

Kindergarten Class Wins National Literacy Title

A kindergarten class in Lumberton, North Carolina, just earned national recognition for their dedication to reading. The Magnolia Elementary students logged over 240 minutes of literacy practice to become MVP champions.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
IEEE Program Brings Engineering to 20 Million Students
InnovationFeb 14

IEEE Program Brings Engineering to 20 Million Students

A free online platform is celebrating 20 years of making engineering fun and accessible for kids as young as kindergarten. TryEngineering has equipped teachers with hands-on lessons that have reached millions of young minds worldwide.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
NC Kindergarteners Score 81st Percentile in National Math
InnovationFeb 13

NC Kindergarteners Score 81st Percentile in National Math

Five-year-olds at Wayne STEM Academy in North Carolina just proved that early STEM education works, crushing national math and reading benchmarks. Their scores place them among the highest-achieving kindergarteners in the country.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Denmark Makes Play a National Priority for Kids
InnovationFeb 4

Denmark Makes Play a National Priority for Kids

While children worldwide scroll through screens, Denmark is doubling down on imagination with forest kindergartens, maker workshops, and iconic attractions like Lego House. The country is now restricting social media access for kids, proving play isn't just nostalgic—it's essential.

Positive News3 min read
Ethiopia Opens 34,000 Kindergartens for 4 Million Kids
SolutionsFeb 4

Ethiopia Opens 34,000 Kindergartens for 4 Million Kids

Ethiopia has built more than 34,000 kindergartens in just six years, giving four million children access to early education. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the massive expansion is preparing the next generation to compete in a rapidly changing world.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Ethiopia Builds 34,000 Kindergartens for 4 Million Kids
SolutionsFeb 3

Ethiopia Builds 34,000 Kindergartens for 4 Million Kids

Ethiopia has constructed more than 34,000 kindergartens in five years, giving four million children access to early learning. The initiative is part of a nationwide reform preparing the country for future economic challenges.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
WA Launches Free Full-Time Kindergarten Trial at 5 Schools
SolutionsFeb 2

WA Launches Free Full-Time Kindergarten Trial at 5 Schools

Western Australia just became the first Australian state to trial free full-time kindergarten, giving working families at five schools a chance to save thousands in childcare costs. If successful, the $33.8 million program could transform early education access across the state.

ABC Australia2 min read
Bangkok Converting 2,196 Classrooms to Fight Air Pollution
Planet WinsJan 30

Bangkok Converting 2,196 Classrooms to Fight Air Pollution

Bangkok is racing to shield its youngest students from toxic air, transforming every kindergarten classroom into a dust-free safe zone by year's end. The city has already upgraded 83% of its 2,196 kindergarten rooms with air purifiers and sealed environments.

Bangkok Post2 min read