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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Prolonged digital screen use linked to higher chance of autism symptoms in toddlers: NUH study

Prolonged exposure to screens has pronounced effect in how toddlers communicate with others.

Single admissions process to replace JC, poly and ITE postings from 2028

Students will use one common platform to submit up to 12 choices as part of the new Post-Secondary Admission Exercise.

MOE had received feedback about Little Professors in 2025 but found ‘nothing untoward’: Janil

A sign at Block 835 Jurong West Street 81 for the Little Professors Learning Centre pictured on Feb 14, 2025.

askST: Is all screen time harmful to children?

Many parents think that duration of screen time matters most, but it is not that simple.

MOE studying the impact of AI on learning; holds off on such tools for younger pupils: Desmond Lee

Given that students’ access to AI is not just confined to school, Education Minister Desmond Lee said that MOE guides them on the ethical and responsible use of AI.

MOE reviewing how it selects, monitors student care providers after ending Little Professors’ service

MOE Kindergarten children at Jing Shan Primary School on Feb 20. The school is one of the eight that Little Professors had operated student care services in.

Feeling free in water: 10-year-old boy with spinal muscular atrophy learns to defy physical limits

Primary 5 pupil Bryan Lee, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy, with his parents and his para swimming medals.

Student care operator Little Professors under probe by authorities over unpaid salaries of 54 staff

A sign at Block 835 Jurong West Street 81 for the Little Professors Learning Centre pictured on Feb 14, 2025.

57 MOE kindergartens available for K1 admission in 2027

绿洲小学内的教育部幼儿园学生骑着儿童脚踏车游玩。

When phones are kept away, students in Singapore come out to play

Bukit Batok Secondary School students hanging out on a swing during recess time and playing basketball during breaks.

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