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Three schools in Ga-Marishane, South Africa, just celebrated major milestones totaling over 210 combined years of educating their community. The celebrations brought together generations of students, teachers, and leaders who witnessed how education transformed their region.
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A new program is bringing mental health care to South African students before crisis hits. Trained non-specialists now deliver emotional support sessions in Western Cape schools, closing gaps where psychologists are scarce.
A groundbreaking study of 350,000 teachers worldwide reveals teacher wellbeing directly connects to student success. When teachers thrive, students achieve higher grades and stay more motivated to learn.
Ekiti State, Nigeria just hired over 5,500 new teachers in four years and rewarded the best ones with millions in bonuses. It's a massive investment in the state's children and their future.
The federal government is giving away $10 million to schools that can make fitness testing exciting and inclusive. With only 1 in 4 high school students getting enough daily exercise, this challenge puts money behind getting kids moving.
A teacher with 28 years of experience is sharing how dramatically her profession has transformed over the past two decades. Dr. Mary Pettit's honest reflection shows why teaching has become a completely different job, and her insights might surprise you.
After nearly three years of disruption, hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza returned to in-person learning this week, studying in tents, damaged buildings, and makeshift classrooms. Despite 98% of schools being damaged and severe shortages of supplies, students and teachers are determined to reclaim their education.
Mexico is joining countries worldwide in banning cell phones from elementary and secondary classrooms starting this November. The move comes after 81% of teachers said restrictions are necessary to protect young minds from social media's harmful effects.
A new school with twelve classrooms is breaking ground in Taiz, Yemen, bringing quality education closer to children in a city rebuilding from years of conflict. It's part of a larger effort that's already delivered 23 schools, a university renovation, and nearly 550,000 textbooks across Yemen.
After tech companies spent 15 years embedding themselves in classrooms through coding curricula, schools are finally questioning the playbook. This time, as AI companies offer free resources and promises of future jobs, parents and districts are saying no.
New York City just implemented the country's most comprehensive school AI ban, affecting students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The decision marks a significant shift in how America's largest school district approaches emerging technology in education.
America's two largest school districts are pumping the brakes on classroom AI use, choosing careful study over rushed adoption. Over 600,000 students will be affected as educators prioritize thoughtful integration of new technology.