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Leitrim Welcomes Ukrainian Children with New Educational Camp: Fostering Inclusion and Cultural Exchange

Entertainment

18 Sep, 2024

Leitrim Welcomes Ukrainian Children with New Educational Camp: Fostering Inclusion and Cultural Exchange


Leitrim Development Company has announced the launch of a weekend camp for Ukrainian children aged 8-12 who have recently arrived...

How MIT OpenCourseWare Turned a Physics Student into a Quantum Scientist: A Story of Joy and Deep Understanding

Technology

18 Sep, 2024

How MIT OpenCourseWare Turned a Physics Student into a Quantum Scientist: A Story of Joy and Deep Understanding


From a young age, Doğa Kürkçüoğlu heard his father, a math teacher, say that learning should be about understanding and...

School Support Workers in Northern Ireland End Strike After Securing Pay Deal

Entertainment

17 Sep, 2024

School Support Workers in Northern Ireland End Strike After Securing Pay Deal


An agreement has been secured to resolve a long-running dispute over pay and grading for school support workers, Education Minister...

Birmingham City Council Faces Backlash Over Autistic Child's Transport Denial: Families Left Paying £60 a Day in Taxis

Health

17 Sep, 2024

Birmingham City Council Faces Backlash Over Autistic Child's Transport Denial: Families Left Paying £60 a Day in Taxis


The parents of an autistic four-year-old boy are spending £60 a day on taxis to get him to his special...

Fine Gael's Ambitious Plan: Public Childcare System to Make Ireland Best in Europe for Children

World

17 Sep, 2024

Fine Gael's Ambitious Plan: Public Childcare System to Make Ireland Best in Europe for Children


FURTHER IMPRESSING UPON the public that Fine Gael is a fresh and renewed political party under his leadership, Simon Harris...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Echoes Little Girl's Profound Take on 'Seriousness' of Studies: 'Same'

Entertainment

17 Sep, 2024

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Echoes Little Girl's Profound Take on 'Seriousness' of Studies: 'Same'


Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas delighted fans as she shared a viral video of a little girl with an unexpected...

AI Tutor Helps STEM Students at George Fox University: Is It Cheating or Learning?

Technology

11 Sep, 2024

AI Tutor Helps STEM Students at George Fox University: Is It Cheating or Learning?


Numerade is bringing its STEM videos and multi-modal AI tutor, Ace, to the students of George Fox University. One of...

Italy's Citizenship Reform: A Debate Over Education, Not Birth

World

10 Sep, 2024

Italy's Citizenship Reform: A Debate Over Education, Not Birth


A proposal to grant Italian citizenship to foreign nationals who complete 10 years of education has the coalition government in...

Zurich Canada Launches Apprenticeship Program for Future Insurance Leaders: Earn a Diploma & Land a Job

Business

9 Sep, 2024

Zurich Canada Launches Apprenticeship Program for Future Insurance Leaders: Earn a Diploma & Land a Job


Zurich Canada has announced the launch of its new Apprenticeship Program designed to nurture future leaders in the industry through...

Jalen Hurts' Touchdowns Now Mean Cool Classrooms: $5,000 Donation Per TD for Philadelphia Schools

World

7 Sep, 2024

Jalen Hurts' Touchdowns Now Mean Cool Classrooms: $5,000 Donation Per TD for Philadelphia Schools


Ask any Philadelphia Eagles fan and they'll certainly tell you. Not many occurrences get the adrenaline flowing like a Birds...

The Classroom of the Jewish People: How Israel's War is Impacting Jewish Identity

World

4 Sep, 2024

The Classroom of the Jewish People: How Israel's War is Impacting Jewish Identity


I knew that as soon as we came home to Israel, I’d ask myself why we’d been so eager to...

NAIT Restructures to Boost Student Enrollment and Industry Connections

World

4 Sep, 2024

NAIT Restructures to Boost Student Enrollment and Industry Connections


The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has announced a significant restructuring of its academic structure, moving from four to...

The Rise of AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Education and Beyond

Technology

4 Sep, 2024

The Rise of AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Education and Beyond


The world is rapidly changing, driven by a technological revolution powered by artificial intelligence (AI). AI is no longer just...

Maine's Mitchell Institute: Helping Students Achieve Their Dreams and Disrupt Generational Poverty

World

3 Sep, 2024

Maine's Mitchell Institute: Helping Students Achieve Their Dreams and Disrupt Generational Poverty


The Mitchell Institute, a Maine-based organization, stands as a beacon of hope for aspiring young minds across the state. Guided...

First Day of School Photos: A Blast From the Past and a Glimpse of the Future

World

2 Sep, 2024

First Day of School Photos: A Blast From the Past and a Glimpse of the Future


It is back-to-school day. And I am on the deck at the cottage. It’s warm and humid. And I am...

Australia Caps International Student Intake: What This Means for Future Migrants and the Economy

World

1 Sep, 2024

Australia Caps International Student Intake: What This Means for Future Migrants and the Economy


This week, Australia's Education Minister, Jason Clare, made a significant announcement that will likely reshape the landscape of international education...

CAO Offers 2024: 56% Get First Choice, But Over 20 Courses Use Random Selection

World

28 Aug, 2024

CAO Offers 2024: 56% Get First Choice, But Over 20 Courses Use Random Selection


The first round of CAO college offers has been released, with 56,571 applicants receiving offers out of a total of...

Leaving Cert Results: Don't Be Discouraged, There Are Other Routes to Success

World

28 Aug, 2024

Leaving Cert Results: Don't Be Discouraged, There Are Other Routes to Success


The sun rises, the sun sets and, every year, Leaving Cert students hear the same well-meaning advice. It goes something...

Leaving Cert Irish: Is The Exemption System Being Abused?

World

27 Aug, 2024

Leaving Cert Irish: Is The Exemption System Being Abused?


The teaching of the Irish language in the education system is at “crisis point” and must be overhauled “urgently” in...

Australia Caps International Student Intake at 270,000: Aimed at Curbing Migration & 'Shonks'

World

27 Aug, 2024

Australia Caps International Student Intake at 270,000: Aimed at Curbing Migration & 'Shonks'


Australia is taking a hard line on international student admissions, capping new enrolments at 270,000 in 2025, a move aimed...

Desperate Parents Plead for School Places for Children with Special Needs: 'Get Your Act Together!'

World

25 Aug, 2024

Desperate Parents Plead for School Places for Children with Special Needs: 'Get Your Act Together!'


A desperate plea for action has been made by parents of children with special needs, who are facing the stark...

Apprenticeship Searches Skyrocket: Are Universities Losing Their Grip?

World

23 Aug, 2024

Apprenticeship Searches Skyrocket: Are Universities Losing Their Grip?


Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for “apprenticeship” hit their peak this year, having increased by 614%...

Leaving Cert Results: Are Grades Down for the First Time Since 2020?

World

23 Aug, 2024

Leaving Cert Results: Are Grades Down for the First Time Since 2020?


As the Leaving Certificate results are released, many students across Ireland feel a familiar tension. The pressure is intense, as...

Leaving Cert Results 2024: Grades Inflated Again, But Changes Are Coming

Entertainment

23 Aug, 2024

Leaving Cert Results 2024: Grades Inflated Again, But Changes Are Coming


Thousands of students across Ireland are waking up to the news they've been waiting for: their Leaving Certificate results. This...

GCSE Results 2024: Top Grades Remain Steady, But Resits Are Up

World

22 Aug, 2024

GCSE Results 2024: Top Grades Remain Steady, But Resits Are Up


This year’s GCSE results are out. And, as always, we’ve crunched the numbers to bring you all the facts and...

GCSE Results Day 2024: Grade Boundaries Released - How Did You Do?

World

22 Aug, 2024

GCSE Results Day 2024: Grade Boundaries Released - How Did You Do?


Millions of young Brits who left school this year are set to discover their GCSE results this morning as they...

Maryland Gov. Moore Warns of Budget Woes, Hints at Blueprint Changes

World

22 Aug, 2024

Maryland Gov. Moore Warns of Budget Woes, Hints at Blueprint Changes


Gov. Wes Moore (D) called for refinements to an expensive public education reform program and warned of additional difficult budget...

ASUU Issues 21-Day Strike Notice to Nigerian Government Over Unfulfilled Agreements

World

20 Aug, 2024

ASUU Issues 21-Day Strike Notice to Nigerian Government Over Unfulfilled Agreements


The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 21-day strike notice to the federal government, signaling its intention...

EU Universities Outperform US and China in Shanghai Ranking, But Lag in Top 50

World

20 Aug, 2024

EU Universities Outperform US and China in Shanghai Ranking, But Lag in Top 50


The 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking, has been released, showcasing a mixed...

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