The Delhi Cabinet has approved a draft bill to regulate fees in 1,677 private and government schools in India. The move aims to ensure transparency and fairness in fee structures across the country's educational institutions. The bill is expected to be implemented soon, with the goal of providing affordable education to students from all backgrounds.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-cabinet-approves-draft-bill-to-regulate-fees-in-1-677-private-government-schools-11745920588648.htmlDeema Al-‘Alami warned that the rise of AI could exacerbate "digital poverty" by further marginalizing students without access to basic infrastructure. Panellists, including Mariam Al Sharaf, advocated for alternative educational models prioritizing critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration over rote learning. They emphasized the need for a shift from control to creativity in education, allowing students to express themselves beyond textbooks, and stronger partnerships between families, schools, governments, and civil society to support every child's creative potential.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/04/29/in-many-public-schools-creativity-is-a-luxury-says-pak-educator-at-scrfThe Global Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX) is returning in UAE, coinciding with the needs of thousands of students preparing for their next academic step. The event will provide real-time guidance, live workshops, and industry insights to help them make informed choices about their future careers.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/get-set-for-college-career-and-beyond-at-getex-2025The article highlights various college majors such as economics, geography, and sociology that are gaining importance in a globalized world. Despite lower salary potential for some of these fields, passion and personal fulfillment can drive career success. Many graduates in these areas have the opportunity to make a positive impact on society with the right skills and strategy.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2001853/10-lowest-paying-majors-harsh-truth-and-what-can-you-do-about-itAcademicians from premier institutions such as IITs and IIMs have expressed strong confidence that India is advancing towards becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Professor Pawan Sharma, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Central University of Haryana, stated that the Prime Minister provided a guiding principle: "Time is limited, but our goals are big." Sharma emphasized the need to use artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real-world challenges in India.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/india-on-track-to-become-viksit-bharat-under-pm-modis-leadership-academicians-2/Indonesia should focus on developing its own AI capabilities rather than just relying on being a user, said Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno. The government has prepared a curriculum to increase digital literacy from an early age, emphasizing logic, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. To support this, the government is seeking collaboration with higher education institutions and the business world to produce talented AI developers. Indonesia aims to achieve "AI sovereignty" to ensure secure management of national data relevant to local contexts.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/353321/indonesians-must-be-ai-developers-not-just-users-govt?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsIndonesia's Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid expressed appreciation to UNICEF for supporting the regulation on governance for child protection in electronic systems. She emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration, stating that the spirit of cooperation will help overcome implementation challenges. The new regulation aims to protect children online by verifying user ages, safeguarding personal data, and promoting digital education for parents and children. Hafid hopes the regulation will be widely recognized and adopted globally, with Indonesia aiming to become a global model for child protection in the digital era.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/353309/ri-govt-unicef-to-boost-child-protection-online-and-offlineItaly has contributed $8.6 million to UNESCO's partnership plan for Jordan, increasing its total investment to €1.8 million. Minister of Education Azmi Mahafzah emphasized the importance of aligning with global best practices in education. Italian Ambassador Luciano Bizzotti highlighted Rome's commitment to Jordan's educational development, calling it a "cornerstone" of sustainable development. UNESCO representative Noha Bawazir praised Italy's contribution as an example of global solidarity in advancing education, supporting reforms aimed at creating a more flexible and integrated educational framework in Jordan.
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italy-contributes-additional-1m-euros-support-jordans-education-sectorThe Manhattan Public Schools will offer scholarships to high school seniors from the district who plan to attend college. Registration for a tournament is set to begin in early June, with a scholarship application deadline of this Thursday.
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