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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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‘Not about preventing AI misuse’: S’pore universities move from grading essays to assessing thinking

SMU students present their projects and take questions from peers and instructors during an assessment component called ‘Pitch Perfect’.
SMU students present their projects and take questions from peers and instructors during an assessment component called ‘Pitch Perfect’.

NDR support measures give parents more money and time; workplace culture the next challenge

Parents said that these initiatives signal a stronger focus on supporting parents through their children’s growing years and move beyond simply offering incentives to have more babies.
Parents said that these initiatives signal a stronger focus on supporting parents through their children’s growing years and move beyond simply offering incentives to have more babies.

When a correct answer is marked wrong, what are schools really testing?

The way answers are marked sends a clear signal to students and parents on what schools look for, says the writer.
The way answers are marked sends a clear signal to students and parents on what schools look for, says the writer.

P1 priority for parent volunteers, 28 years on: Is it relevant – or fair?

The scheme has drawn criticism for its transactional nature that goes against the spirit of volunteerism, as well as for privileging parents with more means and time to spare.
The scheme has drawn criticism for its transactional nature that goes against the spirit of volunteerism, as well as for privileging parents with more means and time to spare.

Workgroup finds consensus on challenges of starting a family: Indranee

Ahead of its full report in early 2027, it has come up with a set of interim policy recommendations.
Ahead of its full report in early 2027, it has come up with a set of interim policy recommendations.

Two paths, one purpose: How two President’s Scholars found meaning in helping others

Charlene Tan (left) and Samuel Poh are the two recipients of the 2026 President’s Scholarship.
Charlene Tan (left) and Samuel Poh are the two recipients of the 2026 President’s Scholarship.

The blissful freedom of travelling without my husband and kids

The writer while on a trip to Bali with her friends.
The writer while on a trip to Bali with her friends.

All primary, secondary and JC teachers to take AI modules under new MOE plan

A Fuchun Secondary School student using ChatGPT during an English language lesson on April 6, 2023.
A Fuchun Secondary School student using ChatGPT during an English language lesson on April 6, 2023.

73 primary schools to hold ballots for Phase 2C of P1 registration

This year, a total of 79 schools are oversubscribed, meaning they have received more applications than there are vacancies.
This year, a total of 79 schools are oversubscribed, meaning they have received more applications than there are vacancies.

The courage to go bald: Why more girls are shaving their heads for children with cancer

Yishun Innova Junior College student Gerlyn Ng was the only female student at the school to shave her head during the recently hosted ‘Hair for Hope’ head shaving event to raise funds for CCF on July 17.
Yishun Innova Junior College student Gerlyn Ng was the only female student at the school to shave her head during the recently hosted ‘Hair for Hope’ head shaving event to raise funds for CCF on July 17.

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