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MOE reviewing how it selects, monitors student care providers after ending Little Professors’ service

MOE Kindergarten children at Jing Shan Primary School on Feb 20. The school is one of the eight that Little Professors had operated student care services in.
MOE Kindergarten children at Jing Shan Primary School on Feb 20. The school is one of the eight that Little Professors had operated student care services in.

Student care operator Little Professors under probe by authorities over unpaid salaries of 54 staff

A sign at Block 835 Jurong West Street 81 for the Little Professors Learning Centre pictured on Feb 14, 2025.
A sign at Block 835 Jurong West Street 81 for the Little Professors Learning Centre pictured on Feb 14, 2025.

Alpine skiing-French meteorologist's lifelong cloud-watching shapes Games forecasts

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Interview with Thierry Robert-Luciani - Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy - February 8, 2026 Thierry Robert-Luciani, a French meteorologist at the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games speaks during an interview as the Dolomites mountains are seen in the background REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Interview with Thierry Robert-Luciani - Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy - February 8, 2026 Thierry Robert-Luciani, a French meteorologist at the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games speaks during an interview as the Dolomites mountains are seen in the background REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

PSLE parents want answers on dealing with stress

Father and son using laptop
Father and son using laptop

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.

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

P1 registration system being reviewed to improve social mixing in primary schools: Minister

Education Minister Desmond Lee said MOE is looking at how to increase the diversity of children in primary schools.
Education Minister Desmond Lee said MOE is looking at how to increase the diversity of children in primary schools.

Exam difficulty, use of PSLE results being studied by MOE to lower exam stakes: Desmond Lee

Education Minister Desmond Lee said MOE is looking at issues to curb the education “arms race”.
Education Minister Desmond Lee said MOE is looking at issues to curb the education “arms race”.

Badminton teacher-coach’s hands-on approach a smash hit at Xingnan Primary School

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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Sneaking fun into PSLE English preparation

Tarek Amara, 35, English teacher at British Council, at Museum of Ice Cream Singapore.
Tarek Amara, 35, English teacher at British Council, at Museum of Ice Cream Singapore.

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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.