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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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More than 105,000 people took up SSG-supported AI training in 2025

Senior Minister of State for Education Janil Puthucheary said SSG will continue to review how it signposts, directs and curates courses for workers.
Senior Minister of State for Education Janil Puthucheary said SSG will continue to review how it signposts, directs and curates courses for workers.

Teacher recruitment, more special education places among focus areas for MOE

MOE is ramping up its recruitment of teachers, said Education Minister Desmond Lee.
MOE is ramping up its recruitment of teachers, said Education Minister Desmond Lee.

Exam difficulty, use of PSLE results being studied by MOE to lower exam stakes: Desmond Lee

Education Minister Desmond Lee said MOE is looking at issues to curb the education “arms race”.
Education Minister Desmond Lee said MOE is looking at issues to curb the education “arms race”.

Parents rally to save beloved Serangoon pre-school from closing

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Young participants playing in the yard at Pre-School By-The-Park @ Li Hwan during its open house on Jan 24, 2026.  

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Young participants playing in the yard at Pre-School By-The-Park @ Li Hwan during its open house on Jan 24, 2026.  

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Excessive device use often a coping mechanism for deeper issues, say experts

Social service agencies ST spoke to echoed the view that screen time cannot be treated as a standalone issue.
Social service agencies ST spoke to echoed the view that screen time cannot be treated as a standalone issue.

‘I just wanted to stay home and play’: Gaming took over teen’s life until he found muay thai

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Muhammad Darzley Abil, 16, in a muay thai practise session at Tricolor MMA on Dec 18, 2025.
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Muhammad Darzley Abil, 16, in a muay thai practise session at Tricolor MMA on Dec 18, 2025.

Hwa Chong working with SATS to improve meal presentation and recipes for students

Meals provided by airline caterer SATS for Hwa Chong Institution students drew criticism after images of bento sets were posted online on Jan 3.
Meals provided by airline caterer SATS for Hwa Chong Institution students drew criticism after images of bento sets were posted online on Jan 3.

Students need not own or use mobile phones, parents can call schools during emergencies: Jasmin Lau

Stricter phone use guidelines in Singapore schools took effect in January.
Stricter phone use guidelines in Singapore schools took effect in January.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Leaving a well-paying job to unburden hoarders

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Mr Steven Goh, 47, founder of non-profit organisation, Helping Joy, posing for a photograph before decluttering a resident's home with his team of volunteers in Boon Lay Avenue on Dec 28, 2025.  

One of ST's Singaporean of the Year finalists - Steven Goh. He is the founder of non-profit organisation, Helping Joy, which helps the needy on a long term basis. They offer help to those living in cluttered environments, unhealthy conditions, and also those who need help to restore their homes to a healthy state.

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Mr Steven Goh, 47, founder of non-profit organisation, Helping Joy, posing for a photograph before decluttering a resident's home with his team of volunteers in Boon Lay Avenue on Dec 28, 2025.  

One of ST's Singaporean of the Year finalists - Steven Goh. He is the founder of non-profit organisation, Helping Joy, which helps the needy on a long term basis. They offer help to those living in cluttered environments, unhealthy conditions, and also those who need help to restore their homes to a healthy state.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

More Singapore schools install mobile phone lockers for students to keep their devices away

Teachers in Springfield Secondary School will use a digital lock to secure the handphone lockers at the start of the school day.
Teachers in Springfield Secondary School will use a digital lock to secure the handphone lockers at the start of the school day.

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