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Education and schools

At least 20 S’pore schools hire external manpower to help with student discipline and management

Schools can decide the qualifications and skill required of these discipline support officers, based on their needs.
Schools can decide the qualifications and skill required of these discipline support officers, based on their needs.

Malaysia PM Anwar calls for stronger action against school bullying

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said education must instil good manners, respect and a sense of responsibility among students.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said education must instil good manners, respect and a sense of responsibility among students.

Look beyond cut-off points, PSLE scores when choosing secondary schools: Principals at ST forum

(From left) Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School principal Goh Soon Hoe, Anderson Secondary School principal Tan Po Chin, National Junior College principal Lucy Toh, Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School principal Koh Caiyu and St Andrew’s School (Secondary) principal Mr Lee Han Hwa on a panel at the SPH Media Auditorium for the ST Post-PSLE forum on Oct 31.
(From left) Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School principal Goh Soon Hoe, Anderson Secondary School principal Tan Po Chin, National Junior College principal Lucy Toh, Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School principal Koh Caiyu and St Andrew’s School (Secondary) principal Mr Lee Han Hwa on a panel at the SPH Media Auditorium for the ST Post-PSLE forum on Oct 31.

New mall, parks and plans for a school under Toa Payoh West masterplan

A series of green spaces that form a “central green valley” will connect residents to Caldecott MRT station and a new shopping mall in Toa Payoh West.
A series of green spaces that form a “central green valley” will connect residents to Caldecott MRT station and a new shopping mall in Toa Payoh West.

Boys can like pink, girls can be firefighters: Male pre-school teachers challenge gender stereotypes

Muhammad Aliff Mohamed Murat, lead teacher at My First Skool in Rivervale Crescent, during a musical activity on Oct 27.
Muhammad Aliff Mohamed Murat, lead teacher at My First Skool in Rivervale Crescent, during a musical activity on Oct 27.

Are you a stressed-out parent when it comes to your child’s education?

Teachers learn to better use AI in their classrooms at ST’s interactive workshop

Primary and secondary school teachers looking through their creations in an interactive AI workshop organised by ST on Oct 29.
Primary and secondary school teachers looking through their creations in an interactive AI workshop organised by ST on Oct 29.

US Education Secretary spends US$43,000 on new furniture even as she looks to close dept

US Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s team said her current furniture is worn out and “cannot be configurationally or aesthetically integrated into the agency’s new office space”.
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s team said her current furniture is worn out and “cannot be configurationally or aesthetically integrated into the agency’s new office space”.

Haze in Malaysia: All schools in Selangor to open on Oct 29; use of face masks encouraged

Improved haze conditions in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26.
Improved haze conditions in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26.

US Justice Department sues Maryland school district over transgender policies

The complaint alleged Anne Arundel County Public Schools violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA).
The complaint alleged Anne Arundel County Public Schools violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA).

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