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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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S’pore parents spending more on tuition and enrichment; peer pressure cited as a reason: Survey

An IPS study found that although children spent less time on homework now than they did a decade ago, more time is spent on tuition and enrichment.
An IPS study found that although children spent less time on homework now than they did a decade ago, more time is spent on tuition and enrichment.

More Singapore parents value non-academic development but stress over children’s future: IPS study

A 2026 IPS study found that while parents value non-academic development, more are stressed about their children’s future.
A 2026 IPS study found that while parents value non-academic development, more are stressed about their children’s future.

SUTD students and staff get access to GPT, Claude, Gemini and other AI models

The SUTD community can now access to a range of leading artificial intelligence (AI) models through a common university platform.
The SUTD community can now access to a range of leading artificial intelligence (AI) models through a common university platform.

Parents say new P1 rules widen school options but disrupt plans for alumni, families who moved homes

Parents who moved homes to get their children into popular schools said the latest changes have disrupted plans they had made years in advance.
Parents who moved homes to get their children into popular schools said the latest changes have disrupted plans they had made years in advance.

Primary 1 changes could improve diversity in popular schools but increase competition, say observers

The 60 places reserved for Phase 2C, along with any spots left over from earlier phases, will be split equally between two tracks: children who live within 2km of the school and those who live more than 2km away.
The 60 places reserved for Phase 2C, along with any spots left over from earlier phases, will be split equally between two tracks: children who live within 2km of the school and those who live more than 2km away.

P1 registration: More Phase 2C places from 2027; 12 schools to keep spots for kids living farther away

Twelve schools will split the 60 reserved places in Phase 2C into two tracks. 
Twelve schools will split the 60 reserved places in Phase 2C into two tracks. 

The future of play: How new guidelines are transforming Singapore’s playgrounds

AI ‘cannot replace’ relationships: Why teachers matter more than ever in the modern classroom

Tampines Secondary maths teacher Charles Yip guiding Sec 2 students (clockwise from bottom left) Alexis Koh, Reiko Toh and Raina Mahani as they use AI-powered learning tools.
Tampines Secondary maths teacher Charles Yip guiding Sec 2 students (clockwise from bottom left) Alexis Koh, Reiko Toh and Raina Mahani as they use AI-powered learning tools.

New AI tool helps teachers mark geography essays; English, history and social studies next in line

A Canberra Secondary School student using AI-generated feedback from Markly to improve his writing assignment.
A Canberra Secondary School student using AI-generated feedback from Markly to improve his writing assignment.

Beyond the classroom: 8 teachers receive top honour for helping students flourish

The award recipients with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (centre) at the annual Teachers’ Day Reception on Sept 3. Joining them are Minister for Education Desmond Lee (fifth from left) and Second Minister for Education David Neo (fifth from right).
The award recipients with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (centre) at the annual Teachers’ Day Reception on Sept 3. Joining them are Minister for Education Desmond Lee (fifth from left) and Second Minister for Education David Neo (fifth from right).

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