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Ghana's Gender Minister is providing coordinated support to students affected by alleged sexual abuse at a high school, prioritizing their privacy and emotional wellbeing. The government has deployed a team of social welfare officers and health professionals to work with families during the investigation.
Australian schools are designing a smarter four-day week model that keeps students in class five days while giving teachers better work-life balance. Early proposals focus on protecting learning time while solving teacher burnout.
A Missouri school district created a new report card that shows parents the full picture of student success, not just standardized test scores. The Complete Report Card tracks everything from academic growth to arts and athletics.
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South Africa's education minister is slashing paperwork and investing billions to support nearly half a million teachers who shape the nation's future. On World Teachers' Day, the country honored its 2026 National Teacher of the Year while announcing real changes to help educators do what they do best: teach.
A school district proved that opening "gifted" programs to more students doesn't water down results—it lifts everyone up. The success challenges everything we thought we knew about selective education.
Leading education experts from across the political spectrum just found surprising common ground on what American schools should actually do. Their answer shifts the focus from test scores to thriving, democracy, and real-world skills.
Egyptian classrooms are transforming as student attendance jumps from 15% to 87% following sweeping education reforms. Class sizes are shrinking and learning conditions are finally improving for millions of students.
Mississippi once ranked last in education, but years of focused policy changes are paying off with rising test scores. Experts say the turnaround shows what sustained commitment to students can achieve.
University of Oregon researchers found that increasing school time by 10% or more can significantly improve student achievement, especially in math. The findings come as districts nationwide debate four-day school weeks.
The Don Tyson School of Innovation held commencement Saturday at Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville, marking another milestone for Northwest Arkansas's project-based learning pioneer. Graduates walked across the stage carrying diplomas and big dreams for the future.
High schoolers in Washington D.C. are sitting at the decision-making table alongside teachers, and it's transforming schools. When students share their ideas, attendance jumps and graduation rates climb.
A simple but revolutionary idea is breaking through South Africa's language education deadlock: multiple schools sharing one building. Each keeps its own language, leadership, and identity while sharing facilities.