Category: Education

Kuppet Shifts Gears Towards Negotiations with TSC Amid Widely-Covered Strike

Jeremy van Dyk
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The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) is now open to negotiating with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), signaling a change from their earlier, firm stance. This comes after they defied a court order to end their strike, continuing to press for demands such as teacher promotions and the implementation of agreed-term conditions.

First-Grade Students Spark Classroom Controversy Over School Newspaper Article

Jeremy van Dyk
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First-grade students in Hesperia, California, were deeply offended by a school newspaper article, believing it contained lies about a character named Rocky. Their intense reaction disrupted the class, leading to an unexpected outpouring of emotion and a collective decision to write letters to the editor. The incident underscores the powerful impact of teaching critical thinking and persuasive writing at a young age.

NELFUND Launches Student Loan Applications for 36 State Universities in Nigeria

Jeremy van Dyk
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Effective from July 7, 2024, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) opens student loan applications for 36 state-owned universities in Nigeria. The initiative follows the successful submission of student data to NELFUND's Student Verification System (SVS). This marks a significant milestone aimed at empowering students across the nation to achieve their educational goals.