Elisha Tushara
Correspondent
Elisha Tushara is a correspondent at The Straits Times, where she covers education and community issues. A former secondary school teacher, she made the switch to journalism in May 2023, bringing more than a decade of teaching experience to her craft. As a mother of two and keen explorer of multimedia tools, Elisha hopes to bring unique insights and a passion for storytelling to uncovering meaningful narratives that resonate with readers.
Latest articles
AI a great personal tutor for students, not a shortcut for learning, says OpenAI’s Raghav Gupta
More salary claims lodged against student care operator Little Professors; court cases ongoing
Prolonged digital screen use linked to higher chance of autism symptoms in toddlers: NUH study
Single admissions process to replace JC, poly and ITE postings from 2028
MOE had received feedback about Little Professors in 2025 but found ‘nothing untoward’: Janil
askST: Is all screen time harmful to children?
MOE studying the impact of AI on learning; holds off on such tools for younger pupils: Desmond Lee
MOE reviewing how it selects, monitors student care providers after ending Little Professors’ service
Feeling free in water: 10-year-old boy with spinal muscular atrophy learns to defy physical limits
Student care operator Little Professors under probe by authorities over unpaid salaries of 54 staff
