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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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No system malfunction found, after 432 students report O-level English oral discrepancies

In response to queries, SEAB had on July 18 said that no discrepancies were found.
In response to queries, SEAB had on July 18 said that no discrepancies were found.

Government will continue to invest in infrastructure, education for Singaporeans: PM Wong

PM Wong said the Government provides extra help in tougher times, pointing to support packages rolled out this year amid higher costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.
PM Wong said the Government provides extra help in tougher times, pointing to support packages rolled out this year amid higher costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.

Underground hub in Marine Parade offers S’pore’s first one-stop access to social services, shops

The 450m-long stretch houses a range of social service agencies, charities, and commercial operators. These include Fei Yue Community Services, TOUCH Community Services, cafe Qi Li Xiang and convenience store Twigly’s.
The 450m-long stretch houses a range of social service agencies, charities, and commercial operators. These include Fei Yue Community Services, TOUCH Community Services, cafe Qi Li Xiang and convenience store Twigly’s.

Learn to ‘struggle’ with AI to fight cognitive decline

This concern over the technology’s long-term cognitive impact is the second wave of the AI debate that is taking hold of the education sector.
This concern over the technology’s long-term cognitive impact is the second wave of the AI debate that is taking hold of the education sector.

Ways to prompt AI to ensure learning is not lost

Anieyrudh urged students to use AI to complete cycles of drafting, comparing, critiquing, revising and explaining, as learning rarely takes place at the first output.
Anieyrudh urged students to use AI to complete cycles of drafting, comparing, critiquing, revising and explaining, as learning rarely takes place at the first output.

Social media ‘likes’, infinite scrolling and direct messaging linked to poorer youth mental health

Problematic use, marked by compulsive or addictive habits, the report found, was more closely linked to poor well-being than time spent online alone.
Problematic use, marked by compulsive or addictive habits, the report found, was more closely linked to poor well-being than time spent online alone.

Tackle harmful social media features rather than impose total ban to protect the young: Expert panel

The eight-member expert panel was formed in September to examine the impact of social media use on young people’s mental health.
The eight-member expert panel was formed in September to examine the impact of social media use on young people’s mental health.

From failing O levels to a PhD in public health: How this NUS grad redefined success for himself

Mervin Tee and his wife, Cindy Chan, both research assistants at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, with their six-month-old daughter, Charlotte. Tee overcame a disadvantaged upbringing to earn his doctorate.
Mervin Tee and his wife, Cindy Chan, both research assistants at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, with their six-month-old daughter, Charlotte. Tee overcame a disadvantaged upbringing to earn his doctorate.

Diagnosed with cancer at 24, Joshua Lee found hope in community, graduated from NUS with honours

Joshua Lee was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer in 2024, midway through his psychology degree at the National University of Singapore.
Joshua Lee was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer in 2024, midway through his psychology degree at the National University of Singapore.

S’pore proposes focus on AI, STEM and student development under new five-year ASEAN education plan

The ASEAN Work Plan on Education, which will run from 2026 to 2030, was launched on July 22 by Education Minister Desmond Lee, together with other ASEAN education ministers.
The ASEAN Work Plan on Education, which will run from 2026 to 2030, was launched on July 22 by Education Minister Desmond Lee, together with other ASEAN education ministers.

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