Education

Experts warns reopening of schools in England could lead to new surge

The Guardian reports that opening schools to more children from Monday could lead to a new surge of infections of Covid-19 in the community, quoting a group of independent scientists.…

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Australian government asks universities for help bringing back international students

International students could head back to Australia within months as universities plan for how they can be safely quarantined and cleared of coronavirus. The higher education sector has been hit…

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Photo Story: The ‘New Normal’ in schools in South Korea

Students wait for class to begin with plastic boards placed on their desks at Jeonmin High School in Daejeon, South Korea, 20 May 2020. Schools across the country reopened for…

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Schools in Poland may remain closed until the end of June

Polish schools will most probably remain closed until the end of June, when children start summer holidays, government spokesman Piotr Muller told public radio on Wednesday. Schools have been closed…

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Malta: Positive reactions from educators towards the education conference organized by the PN

Positive reactions from various educators and experts involved in the field of education for the conference organized by the Nationalist Party on the challenges of educators after the pandemic. Source:…

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Malta: 123 tablets and laptops and free internet access for vulnerable children

Since schools have been closed since March, a total of 123 tablets and laptops and 132 free internet service bundles have been provided to vulnerable students. This was announced by…

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Teachers ‘at more risk of catching coronavirus from other teachers than from pupils’

Teachers are at greater risk of contracting coronavirus from their colleagues than from schoolchildren, the British government’s chief pandemic modeller has suggested. Professor Graham Medley, who oversees the mathematical models…

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Spain’s government considering reducing class sizes to 15 students

El Pais reports that the Spanish government is working with the country’s regions to establish a maximum limit of students in each classroom for the upcoming school year, in order to…

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University online students in England face full tuition fees

University students in England will still have to pay full tuition fees even if their courses are taught online in the autumn, the government has said. The universities minister said…

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UK could allow primary schools to reopen as soon as June

The United Kingdom could allow primary schools in England and Wales to reopen as soon as June 1 under plans being discussed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Telegraph newspaper…

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Schools in Hungary to remain closed

Schools in Hungary will remain closed until the end of May and events with more than 500 participants cannot be held until 15 August, prime minister Viktor Orban’s chief of…

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‘Phased’ reopening of schools in England will see pupils return at different times

Schoolchildren in England will not all return to lessons at the same time, the education secretary has confirmed, in a strong hint that many will not be back until the…

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Italy to boost education sector with recruitment of 62,000 teachers

Some 62,000 new teachers are to be hired in the Italian public education system, according to a call published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday. The education ministry said the…

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Romania relaxes restrictions on the elderly, but schools remain closed until September

All educational institutions in Romania will remain closed until September, including kindergartens and universities. This was announced yesterday evening by President Klaus Iohannis. The President justified this decision by explaining…

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Malta: Pulse disappointed that students who receive stipend not eligible for €500 supplement

Student organisation Pulse has expressed its disappointment "following the latest update that students who work a part-time job will not be eligible for the Government's €500 supplement because they receive…

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Malta: Government confirms that it is not prepared with an E-Learning strategy

Students, parents and teachers suffer the consequences of Government's failure to plan. Ministry of Education is announced that it is still training teachers and educators in the use of E-Learning…

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Some schools reopen in Denmark

Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen (L), speaking with the pupils when she participates in the reopening of Lykkebo School in Valby in Copenhagen, Denmark, 15 April 2020. Starting 15 April…

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Head of Maltese primary school’s heartfelt wishes and feelings in letter sent to her ‘school family’

The Head of a local primary school has penned a heartfelt letter to all her students, three weeks after the schools in Malta closed their doors for the rest of…

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Pope Francis calls for renewed educational covenant

Despite the objectives formulated by the UN and other international bodies, Pope Francis said humanity is in need of a renewed educational covenant “aimed at forming mature persons capable of…

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New European School to open in Brussels in 2021

The provisional opening of a new European School in Brussels in 2021 has been approved by the Council of Ministers. Originally, the European Schools educated the children of European civil…

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Schools in the UK encouraged to open up sports facilities all year round

Thousands of children will benefit from more sports activities after school and in the school holidays through a £1.6 million funding boost to help schools make better use of their…

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Foreign student clampdown in Cyprus

Private colleges in Cyprus are complaining that they are facing serious financial losses in the wake of new controls over how many third country national students they can enrol for…

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Microsoft is helping teachers in the UK train without having to travel

Schools in the UK have been given access to free digital tools that improve teacher training and help students learn. Ahead of the BETT conference in London next week, Microsoft…

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High-tech products to level the playing field in the UK for disabled pupils

Trials of pioneering technology to help disabled pupils in the classroom will take place across the country in the first programme of its kind in the world. Speaking at the…

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Teachers should be paid “like doctors” and honoured “like soldiers” – Buttigieg

Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg wants to raise teacher pay, stressing that educators need to be paid “like doctors” and honored “like soldiers.” POLITICO reports that on Saturday Buttigieg pitched spending $700…

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Lecturers and support staff in 60 UK universities start an eight-day strike

Students across the UK face disruption as lecturers and support staff in 60 universities start an eight-day strike. Members of the University and Colleges Union (UCU) are taking action in…

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English is the key for an efficient multi-national workforce

Developing business English skills is about learning to work smarter. It encompasses more than basic grammar and vocabulary skills. Partaking in situation-appropriate interaction, understanding context and being able to interact…

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UK schools join Microsoft programme that uses tech to help students learn

Schools and colleges from across the UK have been added to Microsoft’s showcase teaching programme, which uses technology to help students learn. Four new colleges and 13 new schools will…

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Erasmus+: EU will invest over €3 billion in young Europeans to study or train abroad in 2020

The European Commission published its 2020 call for proposals for the Erasmus+ programme. 2020 is the last year of the current European Union programme for mobility and cooperation in education, training,…

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British Labour pledges the abolishment of private Schools

Labour will pledge to abolish private schools if it wins the next election, after the party's annual conference voted for a proposal to "integrate" them into the state sector. In a…

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Microsoft chooses 555 UK educators to lead innovation in the classroom

More than 500 educators from across the UK who use technology to help students learn have been named Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts. A total of 555 educators have been recognised…

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UK teachers set to be backed using ‘reasonable force’ to curb bad behaviour

Teachers are set to be backed to use "reasonable force" on pupils in a crackdown on bad behaviour in schools, according to a report. A leaked government document, obtained by…

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In the UK, A-level English is in decline, as students opt for subjects which guarantee jobs in the future

In the UK, A-level results day this week confirmed an alarming trend, that the study of English is in serious decline. Entries fell by 22%, while almost 3,500 fewer students…

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Post-secondary Matriculation Certificate programme to be reformed – Malta Independent Headlines

The Malta Independent covers the launch of a redesigned post-secondary Matriculation Certificate programme leading to tertiary education. The reform proposes a focus on communications skills and intercultural awareness. You can read…

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Government to lift restrictions on Sliema Fortina land – Times of Malta Headlines

The Times reveals that the government is ready to lift restrictions imposed on the Sliema Fortina land, allowing developers to invest in commercial and residential projects. The site was originally…

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Proposed changes in secondary matriculation certificate system announced

The MATSEC examination board has launched the public consultation for the post-secondary Matriculation programme reform. The Matriculation Certificate course is a post-secondary two-year programme aimed at preparing students for entry…

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Malta Union of Teachers objects to change in assessment methods in primary schooling

In-Nazzjon says that the Union of Teachers objects to announcements by the Ministry of Education to change assessment methods in primary schooling. The Union said it was never consulted in…

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Malta – End-of-Year benchmark exams taken at Year 6 to be replaced by informal exams

The end-of-year benchmark exams taken by Year 6 students around Malta will be discontinued and replaced by an assessment that could include an exam component. The recommendation is one of 25…

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Malta Headlines – In-Nazzjon

In-Nazzjon picks up an article published in US news magazine The Atlantic questioning why no action has been taken about the state of rule of law in Malta. The paper…

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Malta – L-Orizzont Headlines – Wednesday 15th May 2019

L-Orizzont, too, follows the case and says the court found no evidence of discrimination against the Leader of the Opposition. Adrian Delia’s lawyers had argued that refusal to give him…

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Libya seeks Italian cooperation in educational sector

Italy is exploring a greater role in strengthening the Libyan educational sector with the possibility of including the Italian language in the school curriculum as an optional language. These topics…

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British Labour Party demands inquiry on GCSE reforms

The Labour party is demanding an inquiry into GCSE reforms that it says are putting state school pupils at a disadvantage by forcing them to sit harder exams than students…

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Opinion: Teachers lose, every time – Dr. Michelle Attard Tonna

I am sure you are all aware of the recent saga concerning the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) and the new proposed Education Act which was presented to parliament and…

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Malta: Educators dispute update – Teachers strike called off

UPDATE : The Malta Union of Teachers has called off Monday's strike after a last-ditch conciliatory meeting with the Education Ministry on Saturday morning. In a statement, the MUT said it…

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Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The earthquake in Sicily, Kavanaugh's confirmation, Interpol's chief detainment and Italy's budget are amongst the latest news reported around the globe. In Malta' the dispute between the Government…

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Tuesday Malta News Evening Roundup

Good evening, The amendments to the Education Act, the court case of MV Lifeline, PQs about Egrant inquiry and the downpour which hit Malta during the day and domestic violence…

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UK Secondary school worksheet handed to pupils featured the suggestion that jobs were being “stolen” by Polish workers

A secondary school has apologised after a worksheet handed to pupils featured the suggestion UK jobs were being “stolen” by EU workers. Year 8 Geography students at Walthamstow Academy in north…

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The other back to school – When there is a will, there’s a way

She is writing on a notebook like any child who in these days have started going to school. But instead of going into classroom, or waiting for her free transport,…

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Sunday Malta Evening News Roundup

Good evening, School transport, migration, possible changes at the helm of the police corps are amongst the main items which one finds occupying the news agenda for today. The following…

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Malta News Evening Roundup – Saturday 8th September 2018

Good evening, The news this afternoon has been dominated by the continuation of the developing story regarding the shocking finding of a newborn child. Several outlets report that the magistrate…

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Malta News Evening Roundup – Wednesday 5th September 2018

Good evening, The following are the leading stories as reported by Malta's news portals so far. The news today is mainly dominated by Adrian Delia's testimony in his constitutional case…

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Microsoft launches 21st Century Classroom Project in Malta

Microsoft Malta, through its Microsoft Innovation Centre today launched its 21st Century Classroom project. This project, an investment by Microsoft of around €50,000 will kick off in the next scholastic…

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Prejudice, Discrimination, Stereotyping Keeping Young Females Away from ICT

Educators and Female Role Models Can Help Attract Females towards ICT ICT is a very exciting career and it is not about sitting behind a desk and coding. There’s so…

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