Apprenticeship Becomes a More Popular Choice for UK Students Posted August 13, 2018 A UK foundation has discovered that taking on an apprenticeship is gaining ground in England and Wales. The recent survey published by the Sutton Trust showed …
Algeria Implements Internet Shutdown to Prevent Exam Cheating Posted August 8, 2018 The Algerian government ordered a nationwide Internet shutdown to curb exam cheating among high school students. The shutdown took place within a five-day period as students to…
England Councils Ask for Increased Funding for Children with SEND Posted July 30, 2018 Councils in England have urged the education secretary to raise funds for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND). Last May, the Department for Education …
French Government to Ban Mobile Phone Use in Schools Posted July 25, 2018 The French government will be implementing a ban on mobile phone use in schools starting September. Nursery, primary, and middle school students will be banned from using phone…
US School District Rethinks Homework Policy Posted July 18, 2018 North Rockland Central School District officials are reconsidering their homework policy after receiving a petition from two students. Two fifth graders circulated a signature …
Walmart to Support Its Employees’ College Education Posted July 7, 2018 Walmart is set to offer a program that gives around 1.4 million employees an opportunity to attend college. In May, the major US retailer announced this new program, which lets…
Survey: Most US Public School Teachers Pay for Students’ School Supplies Posted June 29, 2018 Majority of public school teachers in the United States shell out their own money to purchase school supplies, according to a recent survey. The survey, which …
Study: There Is a Critical Period for Language Learning Posted June 21, 2018 A new study suggests that the optimum language-learning period takes place by age 10. Published in the journal Cognition, the study analyzed the relat…
More Students Join Space Center Houston’s Astronaut Training Posted June 14, 2018 Around 2,000 students have already enrolled in this year’s astronaut training at Space Center Houston’s Space Center University. The five-day training program was launched in 2…
Middle School Classes Should Start Later Posted June 13, 2018 A US study suggests that starting middle school classes at a later time can help students be more awake during their lessons in the morning. Researchers from the non-profit org…