Ministry of Education
Coverage of Ministry of Education in the Nexus archive.
- Kenya: Ministry Closes Kiambu Boys' School After Principal's Arrest Over Sexual Abuse
The Kenyan Ministry of Education has closed P.C.E.A. Mai-a-Ihii Booth Boys High School indefinitely after the principal was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing students. The Board of Management Chairperson was also arrested for allegedly obstructing investigations into the allegations.
- 1,747 out-of-school children in Yadgir to be brought back to classrooms through NIOS Mitra
1,747 out-of-school children in Yadgir are to be enrolled in classrooms through NIOS Mitra, a technology-enabled initiative by the Ministry of Education aimed at enrolling out-of-school children, particularly those aged 14-18, into the formal education system.
- Venezuela reeling after powerful twin earthquakes kill at least 32 people as promises of aid pour in
Venezuela experienced twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700, with significant damage in states like La Guaira. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, closed the main airport, and requested international aid as rescue operations continued.
- Medical colleges asked not to grant leave to students during NEET-UG re-exam period
Medical colleges have been instructed not to grant leave to students during the NEET-UG re-exam period. This directive follows compliance with the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education's guidelines, as stated by the National Medical Commission.
- Liberia: 1,000 More Volunteer Teachers to Join Government Payroll
The Ministry of Education in Liberia plans to add 1,000 qualified volunteer teachers to the government payroll to strengthen the education system and improve educators' welfare.
- Most of Ontario's 2024 high school grads didn't complete e-learning requirement, data shows
Most students in Ontario's 2023-2024 high school graduating class did not complete the mandatory e-learning requirements set by the Ford government, according to data from the province's Ministry of Education.
- School bullies will be CANED under new guidelines in Singapore
School bullies in Singapore will face caning under new guidelines. The move aims to curb bullying in schools. This punishment will be implemented by the Ministry of Education.