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Sandra Davie

Senior Education Correspondent

Sandra is senior education correspondent at The Straits Times. A multiple award-winning journalist, she spent many years in investigative reporting before specialising in education reporting. Besides education, she writes on a range of related issues, including the impact of digital technologies on students, artificial intelligence, reimagining higher education and adult skills. Sandra launched the popular ST Smart Parenting initiative and oversees the annual ST Education Forum.

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Missed ST’s PSLE Prep Forum? Here are videos of the sessions with the two experts

In conversation with Mr Ong Kong Hong (right), divisional director of Curriculum Planning and Development Division 1, Ministry of Education (MOE), moderated by The Straits Times senior education correspondent Sandra Davie at The Straits Times PSLE Prep Forum on April 4, 2026.

Ask Sandra: Do top-scoring PSLE pupils have a different way of studying that gives them an edge?

Experts suggest pupils can try methods such as spaced repetition and active recall, and interleaving.

The PSLE Prep calendar: What are the key dates?

Several key tentative dates are included, for example for the Direct School Admission exercise, the school selection exercise and the release of the school posting results.

Despite hiring uncertainty, SMU graduates are in high demand by employers

According to the survey, more than nine in 10 SMU graduates land jobs within six months of graduation.

Ask Sandra: Neuroscience-backed revision methods for the PSLE that will help your child

MOE considering changes to PSLE to slow down education ‘arms race’

The Education Ministry will soon start a series of conversations with Singaporeans to hear their views before making any changes.

Ask Sandra: No point revising for long hours. Study smart instead, and PSLE Companion will show you how

Ask Sandra: What is the best way to start preparing for the PSLE?

ST's senior education correspondent Sandra Davie said that experts also encourage parents to think about other goals for their children.

Should Singapore follow Australia and ban social media for under-16s?

Some parents want the usage of smartphones and social media among teens restricted even further.

How to pick the right secondary school for your child