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New order helps foster kids move into education and employment

The Trump administration is setting new pathways for youth aging out of the foster care system under First Lady Melania Trump’s ‘Be Best’ initiative. (Scripps News)

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Ending learning poverty in Africa: Lessons from northern Ghana

Africa spends just $54 per pupil annually—compared to $8,500 in high-income countries. This gap leaves millions of children without basic learning materials, fueling a crisis known as learning poverty. Experts warn this could stall Afric...

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These three U.S. scholars are moving to the University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is adding three top U.S. scholars to its faculty. As CBC's Deana Sumanac-Johnson explains, these additions are part of a hiring trend by Canadian universities increasingly recruiting from the American post-secon...

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Indian students find pleasure and pain in Germany

Germany is increasingly popular with Indian students who are drawn by affordable tuition, strong job prospects, and high-quality education. But many have to work alongside their studies, often as delivery drivers.

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Indonesia’s free meal programme sparks concerns after mass poisoning

Indonesia's government plans to expand its free meal programme for students despite concerns over incidents of mass food poisoning.

Al Jazeera

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Afghan women facing deportation from Qatar continue studies in Canada

Dozens of women are facing deportation from Qatar after the closure of the USAID program ended their scholarships. Now some of those women have made it to Regina, Canada.

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Some fuel stations, schools reopen in Mali amid jihadist blockade

Some fuel stations in Mali 's capital opened Monday for the first time since an al-Qaida affiliate imposed a fuel blockade on the West African nation, as supply convoys made their way through the landlocked nation while under fire.

Africanews

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Gaza's students celebrate their graduations after two years of war

Though the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, Gazans are finding reason to celebrate, their students. In Khan Yunis, in the south of the enclave, the first graduation ceremony in more than two years was held yesterday.

France 24

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Colorado passes school meal funding; Maine rejects voter restrictions, passes red flag gun laws

The results are in for state ballot measures across the country. Colorado voters passed more funding for school meals, and in Maine, voters rejected absentee ballot restrictions and voter ID restrictions.

CBS America

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A win for Kenyan schoolgirls with babies

Learning and childcare go hand in hand at a pioneering school in southern Kenya. Its core focus is the education of pregnant teens and young mothers.

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Teacher challenges students to write without ChatGPT as a crutch

At a high school in Queens, New York, one teacher challenges his students to write essays without help from artificial intelligence -- then brought it back as a learning tool instead of a crutch.

CBS America

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New Mexico launches free childcare for families

New Mexico has some of the highest child care costs in the world - averaging about 12 thousand dollars per child, each year. That means many Americans choose to leave the workforce to look after their children, or - decide not to have k...

Al Jazeera

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Uzbekistan unveils education and AI initiatives at UNESCO conference

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay called the moment 'historic', noting that Samarkand is often described in literature as one of the world's most luminous cultural crossroads.

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Gaza schools gradually reopen after three weeks of ceasefire

Three weeks into the ceasefire, daily life in Gaza is slowly resuming. Some schools and universities have reopened, a small sign of recovery after years of conflict. For many, going back to lectures gives hope to resume a normal life.

France 24

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Navigating the college admissions process

Jeffrey Selingo, author of the book "Dream School: Finding the College That's Right For You," breaks down the college admissions process and how to pick the best school for you, as some early decision deadlines approach.

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What happens when schools ban cell phones

A recent report estimates on average, America's young people spend over seven hours a day looking at a screen. Now more than two dozen states are limiting scrolling through phones while in school.

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Mali closes schools due to fuel shortage

Malian authorities announced the suspension of classes in schools and universities for two weeks nationwide due to a fuel shortage. Since September, jihadists from JNIM have imposed a blockade on roads, preventing the import of fuel.

France 24

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Gaza school children return to class after two years of war

After two years of war, some children in Gaza are returning to school. Many school buildings are still being used to shelter displaced families, but having children back in the classroom offers hope.

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Controversy over 8th grader's birth certificate

A school district is forcing an eighth-grader in Mesa, Arizona, to take a $1,500 genetic test or he must play with with the girls' basketball team.

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Poverty keeps over a million children out of school in Madagascar

In Madagascar, a severe education crisis is trapped in a cycle of deep poverty. UN data shows over a million children are out of school, with only a third completing high school.

Al Jazeera

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Education exodus: How fulfilled are teachers in the EU?

The OECD warns of future teacher shortages, as rising numbers of young educators plan to leave the profession while older staff near retirement.

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Georgia Tech uses drones to enhance campus security

Georgia Institute of Technology recently became one of the first colleges in the U.S. to roll out a drone program that enhances campus security.

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Gaza’s Islamic University reduced to ruins

Once a thriving campus for 17,000 students, Gaza’s Islamic University now shelters displaced families amid war devastation.

Al Jazeera

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Lithuanian children learning how to build and fly drones

Through the course, Lithuania is aiming to prepare society for any future Russian threats and comes after a surge in drone incursions, allegedly Russian, reported in European airspace.

Euronews

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Afghan migrant children in Iran barred from school

A new school year has begun in Iran, but thousands of Afghan migrant children can’t attend classes. Tehran has brought back long-standing restrictions on Afghan migrants as it deals with a struggling economy.

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Study shows link between kids' social media usage and lower test scores

As more children dial into social media, a new study is shedding light on how it can negatively affect young users' mental skills, years down the line. Dr. Jason Nagata, one of the lead researchers of the University of California, San Fr...

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Sister Jean dies at 106

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain who became a Final Four icon in 2018, has died at 106, the university said.

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Trump tells nine universities to back agenda or lose federal funds

The Trump administration has warned nine U.S. universities to sign an agreement supporting its political agenda or risk losing federal funding. The move has sparked concern among educators over academic freedom and government overreach.

CBS America

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Boat schools keep education afloat in flood-prone Bangladesh

In flood-prone regions of Bangladesh, solar-powered “floating schools” ensure children do not miss class when rising waters cut off roads and villages.

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Nobel institutions warn U.S. policies threaten academic freedom

Nobel Prize institutions have raised concerns that U.S. government cuts to science funding could threaten academic freedom. The warnings come ahead of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine, highlighting the impact of policy decisions on resea...

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