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Education and schools

Trump drops demand for cash from Harvard after stiff resistance

US President Donald Trump's administration dropped its demand for a $254 million payment from Harvard University.
US President Donald Trump's administration dropped its demand for a $254 million payment from Harvard University.

Forum: Alumni affiliation can bring diversity for some schools

Parliament to discuss rising rents in heritage areas, food safety in school central kitchens

Parliament will also discuss two Bills, one on coastal protection and another on land transport.
Parliament will also discuss two Bills, one on coastal protection and another on land transport.

AI is upon us. So why is South Korea still fixated on rote learning?

One clear formula for success has long dominated in South Korea: intense study for the largely multiple-choice college entrance exam, followed by entrance to a prestigious university.
One clear formula for success has long dominated in South Korea: intense study for the largely multiple-choice college entrance exam, followed by entrance to a prestigious university.

Students from North Korean defector families twice as likely to leave school in South Korea

Students arrive (back) for the annual college entrance exam, known locally as Suneung, at the Gwangnam High School, in Seoul, on November 13, 2025. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)
Students arrive (back) for the annual college entrance exam, known locally as Suneung, at the Gwangnam High School, in Seoul, on November 13, 2025. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)

Tighter curbs at major Western education hubs may steer more students to South Korea: Study

The number of international students in South Korea has increased 2.5-fold over the past decade.
The number of international students in South Korea has increased 2.5-fold over the past decade.

Forum: No need to tweak PSLE as education system already offers diverse pathways

China’s genius plan to win the AI race is already paying off

While others like these high school students in Anhui province swot for China’s feared college admissions exams, the gaokao, those on the genius track can bag  places at top universities before they are out of high school.
While others like these high school students in Anhui province swot for China’s feared college admissions exams, the gaokao, those on the genius track can bag  places at top universities before they are out of high school.

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

PSLE parents want answers on dealing with stress

Father and son using laptop
Father and son using laptop

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.