Category: Education

This year, at the United Nations’ main human rights body in Geneva, there is anticipation of a significant breakthrough, with growing hopes for new legal recognition of every child and adolescent’s right to free education, from preschool to secondary level. On March 20th, the Dominican Republic, alongside other nations such as Luxembourg, Sierra Leone, Colombia, […]

The Independent Review of Education in Northern Ireland, a component of the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ agreement in 2020 aimed at reinstating Stormont, seems to have veered off track from its intended course. However, rather than bringing new ideas to the table, this review mirrors the past, offering up the same unappealing suggestions. The proposed […]

Health organizations and the local authority in Shropshire are making strides in enhancing support for children and youths with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as stated in a recent report. The Department for Education and NHS England conducted a six-month progress assessment of the Accelerated Progress Plan, acknowledging robust intentions from officer leadership and […]

The UK is bracing for a probable dip in its standings in the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) rankings, which evaluate the educational achievements of 15-year-olds worldwide. Anticipated to be released this week by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the results are expected to reflect the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 […]

Revival of Music Education in Schools Faces Challenges, Experts Warn As the September deadline looms for schools to unveil their “music development plan,” subject experts are cautioning that the government’s efforts to revitalize music education will fall short without additional training, funding, and specialized teachers. The national music education plan, introduced last year, calls for […]

Schools in Northern Ireland will experience a significant reduction in funding for shared education programs starting from September. The funding cut of 50% will affect hundreds of schools that participate in shared education initiatives, where students from diverse backgrounds and different schools come together for joint classes and activities. The Education Authority (EA) cited the […]