Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has been seeking expertise in early childhood education and non-formal education to improve its programs. Dr. Koji Kurusu, a renowned Japanese child education expert, shared his knowledge with the Director of Early Childhood Education and Non-Formal Education at the ministry, Suparto. The meeting took place at the Kemendikdasmen Office in Jakarta, where Kurusu discussed strategies for enhancing early childhood education and non-formal learning methods to support children's development.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/356269/early-childhood-education-should-be-fun-expert?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightA federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's plans to eliminate the US Department of Education, ordering the agency to rehire hundreds of employees laid off earlier this year. Meanwhile, a Philadelphia school district fell victim to a $700,000 wire fraud scam, with money meant for flood damage repair and student services diverted to malicious bank accounts.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025/05/23/school-board-starts-interviews-for-interim-cps-ceo/A California federal judge, US District Judge Jeffrey White, has issued a nationwide order barring the Trump administration from revoking the legal status of foreign students studying or working in the United States without an individualized review and following federal regulations.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/immigration/us-blocked-from-revoking-visa-status-of-foreign-studentsManulife is investing heavily in GenAI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) technology, with over 43 use cases in production and 450 ideas in evaluation. The company aims to provide global access to these tools for its 200 data scientists and machine learning engineers. Manulife also launched a skills-building program for users, leaders, and practitioners to ensure responsible AI adoption. According to CEO Wallis, empowering the workforce with AI knowledge is crucial for success. The company expects significant returns on investment from digital enhancements, including AI, with a projected threefold return by 2027 and $600 million in benefits realized in 2024.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/23/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/manulife-shares-responsible-ai-principles-at-reuters-momentum-ai-summit/2119767Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced plans to increase the number of 'Honahar Scholarships' and establish charging stations for students' electric bikes in government schools. She also vowed to build AI and computer labs in 6,000 schools and 50,000 new classrooms across the province. The CM promised to provide furniture and resources for self-employment after education, stating her goal is to make government school students equal to or superior to private school students.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40364236/there-will-be-increase-in-honahar-scholarships-from-next-year-cmIn Montana, the state's old schoolhouses have been grandfathered in despite being outdated, with around 62 one- and two-room schoolhouses still operational. This unique situation allows these historic buildings to continue teaching students, offering a unique learning experience.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/one-room-schoolhouses-are-still-alive-in-montanaNaomi has received funding for her E-SIDAI Project, which aims to provide education to vulnerable students in Kenya. The project, supported by the Trevor Noah Education Foundation through Kenyatta University, offers school placements, learning materials, safe houses, and mentorship opportunities. Naomi, a Chevening Scholar at the University of Sussex, plans to expand the project into a full-fledged primary and secondary school offering free quality education. Her goal is to raise a generation of changemakers who will transform her community and beyond.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/the-woman-rewriting-the-script-for-maasai-girls-futures-5053508The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recognized several individuals for their outstanding contributions to the built environment at its annual awards luncheon, Building Innovation 2025. Dr. Steven McCabe, Director of the Disaster Impact Reduction Office at NIST, received the NIBS Distinguished Service Award. Leslie Chapman-Henderson, President and CEO of Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), was honored with the Exceptional Woman in Building Award. The NIBS Innovator Award went to Sam Villalobos, an Assistant Project Manager at SKANSKA, Virginia State University. Additionally, Pepper Construction's Cincinnati Headquarters Historic Rehabilitation project won the Beyond Green High-Performance Building and Community Award. Two students, Reeja Shrestha from Howard University and William Corey from North Carolina A&T State University, received the Betty and Mort Marshall Memorial Scholarship to support their studies in architecture and engineering at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-institute-of-building-sciences-honors-industry-leaders-and-students-at-building-innovation-2025-302463785.htmlConcerns about professors using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in classrooms are growing, with a recent incident at Northeastern University in the US sparking demands for transparency and accountability among students. A student filed a complaint after discovering her professors were secretly using AI tools to generate notes, leading to calls for greater openness about the use of such technology in education.
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