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French health minister promises fast track access to mental health for youth

France's Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced on Tuesday that the government would fast-track access to mental health appointments for young people. She promised that those identified by staff in the national education system as having mental health problems would be seen by a professional within 24 to 48 hours.

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Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty

The school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools as well.

Bangkok Post

Classrooms caught in TikTok contradiction

There is something deeply absurd about the Education Ministry partnering with TikTok to turn teachers into content creators while acknowledging that excessive screen time and short-form videos can harm children's concentration, learning and mental wellbeing.

Bangkok Post

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Trump team looking to cut aid to college majors that don’t result in high paying jobs

Critics have argued the Education Department’s proposed rule requires ‘critical adjustments’

The Independent UK

DUP accuses Sinn Fein of ‘spectacle’ in their criticism of Education Bill

However Sinn Fein has argued they have allowed the Bill on to the floor of the Assembly to be debated.

The Independent UK

CBSE says vulnerabilities in OSM portal OnMark contained

The Central Board of Secondary Education has contained vulnerabilities in its OnMark portal. Cybersecurity experts from government agencies and IITs are working to secure the platform. They are fortifying systems and eliminating any remaining exploitable weaknesses. The identified issues have been addressed. The board is ensuring a more secure setup…

The Economic Times

Pradhan Mantri-Mantri Pradhan 'jugalbandi' destroying hopes of lakhs of youth: Congress

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of damaging the education system and youth prospects. Following delays in the CUET-UG exam, the party criticized the Prime Minister and Education Minister. Allegations include promoting unqualified academics and widespread corruption. The government is reportedly attempting damage control, but the Congress claims…

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Govt exploring option of using IAF for transportation of NEET retest papers

The Indian government is considering using the Indian Air Force to transport NEET-UG exam papers for the retest scheduled on June 21. This option was discussed at a high-level meeting involving the Defence Minister, Education Minister, and Communications Minister. The final decision rests with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Economic Times

Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency

TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses' accountability rating.

The Texas Tribune

Stanford forges ahead, with or without teachers’ backing

With education leaders unaccustomed to feeling heard by Erica Stanford, it’s little wonder the sector seemed unsure how to respond to the Education Minister’s post-Budget sales pitch. Hanna McCallum reports.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #207

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

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CBSE OSM row: Congress says ' Mantri Pradhan' s insistence' on holding on to his office shameful

The Congress party has strongly criticized the government regarding the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system. They allege that the Education Minister ignored advice, leading to student distress. The party is demanding the immediate resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This controversy highlights concerns about the implementation of the new marking system…

The Economic Times

Rules on screen time in schools coming soon

The Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce regulations on students’ screen time and online content usage to protect their learning ability.

Bangkok Post

TikTok teaching trap

Last week, it was bringing e-sports into schools; this week, the Education Ministry is floating the idea of training teachers to produce short educational videos for TikTok.

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How an 'inequitable' system is failing the ACT students who need it most

Students need more support but the system is not keeping up.

The Independent UK

Education secretary orders review of hidden childcare costs for parents

‘Too many’ families report being asked to pay additional fees

Bangkok Post

Rules on screen time in schools coming soon

The Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce regulations governing students’ screen time and online content usage in order to protect their learning ability.

Bangkok Post

Ministry defends TikTok plan

The Education Ministry has defended its plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help teachers produce short educational videos for TikTok, after the initiative sparked criticism from opponents who argued it contradicted global efforts to curb children's social media use.

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TikTok education collaboration plan faces criticism

As Thailand’s Ministry of Education announced a collaboration with TikTok Thailand to create AI-generated short educational videos for students on the platform itself, public concerns have mounted over the impact of screen time and social media use.

Newslaundry

‘I started a joke…now I get death threats’: Abhijeet Dipke on India’s Cockroach Party

What began as a tweet has snowballed into one of India’s most unexpected political phenomena. Abhijeet Dipke, who spoke to Newslaundry from Boston, is the unlikely founder of the Cockroach Janata Party. Within a week, this satirical movement amassed over a million registered members and about 500,000 signatures on a…

Bangkok Post

Esports vs addiction

The Ministry of Education's policy to integrate esports into schools nationwide is raising many eyebrows. That is because the esports-in-schools policy comes at a time when parents and governments are trying to bring children and students offline.

The Independent UK

Department for Education workers could strike over job losses just days after bizarre Gemma Collins video

Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union will vote in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action

The Economic Times

NEET-UG re-test June 21: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assures error-free exam amid irregularities

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said tough decisions were required in the wake of the NEET-UG irregularities and assured that the government is committed to ensuring deserving students do not lose opportunities because of examination malpractice. Emphasising efforts to restore trust in the system, he said authorities are working to…

The Economic Times

'Asli kaam ka waqt aagya': Cockroach Janta Party launches new campaign after crossing BJP’s Instagram follower count, hits 20 million

Newly launched satirical movement Cockroach Janta Party demands Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak. Founder Abhijeet Dipke shared a petition, citing the compromised education system and the futures of over 22 lakh students at stake. The party's rapid online growth has concerned Dipke's parents, who fear legal…

The Economic Times

Modi making reels in Italy, while our youth tormented by paper leaks: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the NEET-UG exam paper leak. Gandhi stated that the Prime Minister has not taken responsibility nor removed Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Congress leader vowed to continue protests until Pradhan resigns and a secure system to prevent paper leaks is…

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