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Gabrielle Chan

Gabrielle joined The Straits Times’ newsroom in 2022 fresh out of university, where she had majored in politics, law and economics. She began her career covering breaking news, before focusing on education coverage. Her work spotlights students of all ages – from pre-schoolers to lifelong learners, and the systems that shape their journeys. Outside work, Gabrielle enjoys running, loves Bali, and thinks both are best with sand between her toes and a tan to show for it.

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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.

How a father’s struggle to understand his son’s autism led him back to school

Mr Jason Tan with his son Isaac, who was formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and mild intellectual disability at the age of eight.
Mr Jason Tan with his son Isaac, who was formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and mild intellectual disability at the age of eight.

NDP 2026: Bigger venue and three new songs, but no Red Lions, mobile column in this year’s parade

National Day Parade held at Padang as seen from Swissotel The Stamford on Aug 9, 2025.
National Day Parade held at Padang as seen from Swissotel The Stamford on Aug 9, 2025.

Singapore youth aware of falling fertility rate, study finds, but 40% in no rush to marry

The findings found that of those aged 26 to 35, 23.53 per cent were eager to marry and start a family, while 22.06 per cent have ruled out family entirely.
The findings found that of those aged 26 to 35, 23.53 per cent were eager to marry and start a family, while 22.06 per cent have ruled out family entirely.

S’pore dengue cases drop 66% in first 5 months of 2026; most breeding sites in 2025 found in homes

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary speaking at the launch of the National Dengue Prevention Campaign 2026 on May 16.
Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary speaking at the launch of the National Dengue Prevention Campaign 2026 on May 16.

Lack of social capital a barrier for Malay community despite signs of rising educational mobility: Study

The study found that 79 per cent of respondents have surpassed the educational levels of their parents.
The study found that 79 per cent of respondents have surpassed the educational levels of their parents.

Unlocking the vault: NYP trio uses AI to ‘immortalise’ part of Singapore history

Nanyang Polytechnic School of Information Technology graduates (from left) Toh Zheng Yu, Prakhar Trivedi and Joon Jun Han, who are co-founders of ArchAIve - an AI-powered tool that digitises handwritten Chinese documents and calligraphy.
Nanyang Polytechnic School of Information Technology graduates (from left) Toh Zheng Yu, Prakhar Trivedi and Joon Jun Han, who are co-founders of ArchAIve - an AI-powered tool that digitises handwritten Chinese documents and calligraphy.

Temasek Poly graduates to get new skills transcript listing internships, soft skills

Temasek Polytechnic student Justin How Wei Inn receiving his diploma and the Lee Kwan Yew Award from Minister of Education Desmond Lee during the Temasek Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony on May 8, 2026.
Temasek Polytechnic student Justin How Wei Inn receiving his diploma and the Lee Kwan Yew Award from Minister of Education Desmond Lee during the Temasek Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony on May 8, 2026.

As AI advances, S’pore will support workers through job redesign and shared gains: Jasmin Lau

While the development of AI cannot be slowed, Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau said the Government will demand “clear and meaningful outcomes” for employees.
While the development of AI cannot be slowed, Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau said the Government will demand “clear and meaningful outcomes” for employees.

P4 pupils have ‘executive functioning skills’ to start using AI under supervision: Desmond Lee

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

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