The 39th conference of Madurai Division LIC Working Women’s Sub-Committee passed several resolutions addressing gender justice and equality. T. Chitra, sub-committee convenor, emphasized the importance of a broader understanding of gender and equality among workers. Transgender activist C. Priya Babu highlighted the need to honor transgender individuals and recognized their historical significance in Tamil society. The conference also felicitated N. Samyuktha, a seven-year-old taekwondo trainer who holds a Guinness World Record, and Kavi Sundar, a transgender doctor. Resolutions passed included strict laws to curb sexual violence, childcare centers, legal safeguards for transgender persons, and a special law to prevent caste-based honour killings.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/call-for-gender-justice-marks-lic-womens-conference-in-madurai/article69695000.eceThe University Grants Commission (UGC) has handed over Letters of Intent (LoIs) to five globally acclaimed universities - University of Aberdeen, University of York, University of Western Australia, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) - to set up campuses in Maharashtra as part of the "EduCity" initiative. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the event at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. The five universities will offer classes starting from the next academic year, focusing on priority areas like STEM and business education, with the government acting as a facilitator to ensure global academic standards at lower costs for Indian students.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/global-universities-at-your-doorstep-five-foreign-institutions-set-to-open-campuses-in-navi-mumbai-8667996?pfrom=home-ndtv_educationIndonesia's Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti has emphasized the government's commitment to providing equal access to quality education for all citizens. The ministry aims to revitalize over 11,000 educational institutions nationwide with a budget of approximately $1.03 billion. Under President Prabowo Subianto's direction, the digitalization of education is being implemented through the distribution of smart boards to schools, including in regions like Gorontalo and East Kalimantan. The government also prioritizes improving teachers' quality and welfare by providing financial aid for bachelor's degrees and contract teachers, with a maximum monthly assistance of $18.44 per month.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/359353/minister-muti-highlights-govt-commitment-to-quality-education?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsThe number of students caught cheating in the HSC has doubled in the past five years, with some attributing this trend to teenagers using generative AI in their assessments. The pervasiveness and sophistication of artificial intelligence are likely to be an underestimate, according to Lucy Carroll's report in today's Sun-Herald.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/rise-of-ai-risks-undermining-hsc-fairness-20250613-p5m78c.htmlA new survey by Global Work AI has revealed that a college degree no longer guarantees skilled work in today's AI-powered global job economy. The study found that middle-level professionals are taking side gigs to survive, while tech roles remain out of reach. Despite 62.75% of job seekers having completed higher education, qualified specialists are actively seeking unskilled jobs such as data entry and customer service positions.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-great-ai-underemployment-push-is-laid-bare-as-more-qualified-specialists-are-now-actively-seeking-unskilled-jobs-research-saysThe Department of Education (DepEd) is proposed to adopt the TaRL (Teaching for Reading and Literacy) program as part of its literacy and numeracy strategy, aiming to improve reading skills among students. The plan includes integrating "transitioning readers" into all literacy intervention programs, providing an eight-week remediation period at the start of every school year, and offering incentives for teachers who participate in the program. Additionally, the DepEd seeks to involve local government units and villages in learner follow-up and attendance, building on existing initiatives rather than starting from scratch.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/15/opinion/columns/teaching-at-the-right-level-lets-scale-what-works/2133442Indonesia's Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti has announced new policies aimed at improving the quality of education in the country. The government plans to simplify teachers' reports, providing them with training on character education and values integration, as well as artificial intelligence training starting from the 2025-2026 academic year. A new Academic Achievement Test (TKA) will be introduced in November 2025 to assess learning outcomes and evaluate the accreditation of regional Quality Assurance Systems. The test's scores will also influence university admissions.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/359413/ministry-seeks-to-boost-teacher-quality-with-new-policiesProfessor Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, emphasized the need to transform Islamabad's education system into a model for other provinces during a meeting of the Central Development Working Party in Islamabad. He directed the Ministry of Education to present a comprehensive roadmap for reforms within a month.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321338-roadmap-for-education-reforms-soughtMapua Malayan Digital College (MMDC) has introduced certification programs aimed at job seekers with no experience, working professionals seeking promotions, and career changers. The programs combine globally recognized microcredentials with AI support to address accessibility, industry relevance, and career alignment challenges in Philippine education.
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