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
Paddling through loss: National canoeist’s passion endures despite dad’s death during O-level exams
2026 outlook: What’s next for education and the top stories of 2025
Two Singaporeans achieve rare milestones at SUTD’s tuition-free coding school
Man arrested under anti-terrorism laws after suspicious item found in St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah
More than his mistakes: Teenager rebuilds life through squash, teacher and parental support
ComLink+ pre-school incentive scheme sees strong take-up, employment package has slower start
askST: How is subject-based banding implemented in schools?
Class sizes matter as teaching workload changes, say Singapore teachers
MOE on track to hire over 1,000 teachers in 2025; half of applicants are mid-career switchers
Parents discuss issues like PSLE stress during last session of Conversations with ST
