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European education slips downward, according to PISA report by OECD

Whilst many Asian countries have shown remarkable improvement in reading and mathematics many European countries have fallen behind in educational standards. ADVERTISEMENT The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released the results of its 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey, showcasing an unparalleled decline in student performance globally. Between 2018 and 2022,

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In Newsom-DeSantis debate, likely contrasts over education

When it comes to education, the divide between the governors of California and Florida turns on different visions of freedom in their state’s schools. For Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis it’s about giving parents the freedom to control what their children will learn and where. They also are free to leave public schools entirely — using

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Afghan girls’ education activist released from detention

Matiullah Wesa, an advocate for girls’ education, was freed by Taliban authorities after months of detention. An Afghan activist who campaigned for girls’ education was released after seven months in detention on Thursday, his family said, the latest high-profile detainee to be released by Taliban authorities this month. Matiullah Wesa, the founder of the non-profit

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Revolutionising education

IN the ever-evolving landscape of digital media and social platforms, education has found an unconventional but highly effective ally in TikTok. Ahmad Shahrul Azhan Ibrahim (Sir Asai), an English teacher from Kota Bharu, Kelantan, recently claimed the Best of Education award at the TikTok Awards, underscoring his innovative and influential approach to teaching through the

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