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Elisha Tushara

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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.

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Phone Sleeps First: NTU student project helps undergrads put phones away for better sleep

NTU communication studies undergraduates (from left) Milim Tay, Chloe Lim, Joy Chew and Phylicia Law organised the campaign as part of their final-year project.
NTU communication studies undergraduates (from left) Milim Tay, Chloe Lim, Joy Chew and Phylicia Law organised the campaign as part of their final-year project.

‘Some flourish while others struggle’: NIE study finds five different paths of lower-income students

Researchers from the National Institute of Education found a more nuanced picture of such students, identifying five distinct profiles based on self-reported attributes.
Researchers from the National Institute of Education found a more nuanced picture of such students, identifying five distinct profiles based on self-reported attributes.

SJI International to move to Hougang in 2030; current Thomson site slated for housing

SJI International opened its doors in 2007 at its current site at 490 Thomson Road.
SJI International opened its doors in 2007 at its current site at 490 Thomson Road.

Can AI improve learning? New MOE fund aims to find faster answers

Minister for Education Desmond Lee speaks to Ow Jun Yi Gil, 15, a Secondary Three student from Choa Chu Kang Secondary School on June 2.
Minister for Education Desmond Lee speaks to Ow Jun Yi Gil, 15, a Secondary Three student from Choa Chu Kang Secondary School on June 2.

How muay thai helped a 16-year-old teen in S’pore cope with loneliness and self-harm

Kelly (not her real name) training with her coach Allan Ng at the Foundry on May 29.
Kelly (not her real name) training with her coach Allan Ng at the Foundry on May 29.

Singaporeans invited to give views on education policies; first public session on June 27

Mr Desmond Lee had announced the intent to start these conversations in January, as part of a broader effort to relook the system and curb the education “arms race”.
Mr Desmond Lee had announced the intent to start these conversations in January, as part of a broader effort to relook the system and curb the education “arms race”.

askST: Will my child with special needs be better off in a SPED school or mainstream school?

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Students welcoming Guest-of-Honour President Halimah Yacob at AWWA School @ Bedok.
Social service agency, AWWA Ltd officially opening its AWWA School @ Bedok supported by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Oct 6 2022.
This initiative is part of MOE's ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility to government-funded Special Education (SPED) schools for students with moderate-to-severe learning disabilities.
Guest-of-Honour President Halimah Yacob is delivering a speech and touring the facility.
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Students welcoming Guest-of-Honour President Halimah Yacob at AWWA School @ Bedok.
Social service agency, AWWA Ltd officially opening its AWWA School @ Bedok supported by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Oct 6 2022.
This initiative is part of MOE's ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility to government-funded Special Education (SPED) schools for students with moderate-to-severe learning disabilities.
Guest-of-Honour President Halimah Yacob is delivering a speech and touring the facility.
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Between school systems, parents in S’pore search for the right fit for children with special needs

An average of 200 students move from mainstream to SPED schools annually, with 90 per cent making the switch at the primary level.
An average of 200 students move from mainstream to SPED schools annually, with 90 per cent making the switch at the primary level.

CHIJ Toa Payoh primary and secondary schools to revert to full original names in 2027

The schools will replace the CHIJ acronym with "Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus".
The schools will replace the CHIJ acronym with "Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus".

TikTok launches safety guide for Singapore families, encourages open conversations on screen use

The Family Digital Check-In Guide adds to a growing pool of materials available here to help parents with device use and screen time.
The Family Digital Check-In Guide adds to a growing pool of materials available here to help parents with device use and screen time.

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