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CultureSenegalese Community Rallies to Restore Dilapidated Dakar School Ahead of New Term
Students, teachers, and volunteers in Dakar have united to clean up the dilapidated Medina Gounass Elementary School ahead of the upcoming academic year, highlighting broader sanitation and infrastructure challenges in Senegal's public education system.
CultureUAE Mosques to Honour Educators in Special Friday Sermon Ahead of World Teachers' Day
Mosques across the UAE will dedicate Friday sermons to honoring educators ahead of World Teachers' Day, emphasizing their vital role in shaping future generations.
PoliticsViolent Student Protests Over School Conditions Spread Across France as Government Calls Crisis Meeting
Widespread student protests over overcrowded classrooms and crumbling facilities have intensified across France, leading to school closures, violent clashes, and a government crisis response.
TechnologyDubai Schools to Implement New AI Guidelines and Screen-Time Rules Next Year
Dubai's KHDA is introducing new guidelines next year to balance AI use and screen time in schools, while also developing a master plan to improve school accessibility across the emirate.
PoliticsInside the Battle Over Palestinian Education and Curricula in East Jerusalem
A growing number of Palestinian students in occupied East Jerusalem are studying Israeli-imposed curricula, sparking concerns over the erasure of Palestinian history and national identity.
Breaking NewsFrench Students Clash with Police Amid Expanding Education Cut Protests
French students clash with police as protests regarding education cuts spread across the country.
TechnologyUAE Extends Global Lead in Generative AI Adoption with Rapid Growth Across Government and Education
The UAE has further distanced itself at the top of the global AI adoption rankings, reaching 73.3 per cent adoption driven by widespread integration across government services and schools.
TechnologyUAE Schools Integrate Artificial Intelligence into Curriculum While Preventing Excessive Screen Time
Schools in the UAE are implementing a new AI curriculum designed to teach students about technology without increasing screen time or replacing critical thinking.
CultureA Fragile Return to Learning: Gaza's Students Resume Classes in Tents and Ruins
Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza have returned to in-person classes in tents and damaged schools after nearly three years of disruption, facing severe supply shortages and ongoing devastation.
MiscellaneousLearning in Tents: Palestinian Children Return to School in Gaza After Years of Disruption
Following years of disruption and displacement caused by the war, Palestinian children in Gaza are returning to face-to-face education in makeshift tent schools with severely limited resources.
EconomyEgypt and France Explore Expanded Partnerships to Boost Technical Education and Labor Market Readiness
Egyptian Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif met with French Ambassador to Egypt Eric Chevallier to discuss strengthening cooperation in technical education and aligning student training with global labor market needs.
PoliticsQatar Highlights Education as Essential for Human Rights at UN Council
At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Qatar highlighted its integration of human rights into education and government training, emphasizing Doha's regional role in human rights advocacy.
PoliticsOngoing Israeli Demolitions Endanger Homes and Schools in Masafer Yatta
Israeli demolitions in the West Bank's Masafer Yatta region are threatening local homes, infrastructure, and schools, severely jeopardizing the education and daily lives of Palestinian children.
EconomyUNICEF Report Reveals Climate Hazards Disrupted Education for 171 Million Students in 2025
A new UNICEF report reveals that climate hazards disrupted the education of 171 million students globally in 2025, disproportionately affecting girls and vulnerable communities in low-income nations.
TechnologyUAE Launches Innovative AI Curriculum to Teach Schoolchildren Critical Thinking and Ethics
The UAE is introducing a new AI curriculum across public and private schools to teach children critical thinking, ethics, and how to responsibly question artificial intelligence.
EconomyYemen's Crisis Forces Millions of Children Out of School and Into Labor
Decade-long conflict and severe economic hardship in Yemen have forced millions of children out of classrooms and into daily labor to help their families survive.
MiscellaneousGlobal Student Skills in Maths, Science, and Reading Continue Downward Trend, PISA Report Reveals
A global report reveals a continued decline in students' math, science, and reading skills, while the UAE stands out by bucking the downward trend with significant improvements.
TechnologyNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's AI School Ban Echoes Historical Calculator Panic
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has instituted a one-year ban on generative AI in schools, drawing mixed reactions from critics and supporters in a debate reminiscent of the 1980s calculator panic.
CultureQatar Surprises Parents with Roses in New Back-to-School Campaign
Qatar's education ministry distributed 6,000 roses across 103 schools to launch the 'Take Your Children to School' campaign, promoting deeper parental involvement and family bonding.
TechnologyUAE Announces Nationwide AI Curriculum and Major Government Transformation
The UAE Cabinet has approved a nationwide AI curriculum for all schools and launched major digital transformation projects, including the Agentic AI initiative and the Cabinet AI Advisor system.
TechnologyThe AI Education Paradox: Faster Homework Leads to Weaker Exam Results for Students
A major study tracking 27,000 students reveals that while artificial intelligence helps complete homework faster, it ultimately leads to lower exam scores and reduced cognitive retention.
PoliticsEast Jerusalem Schools Launch Open-Ended Strike Amid Curriculum Impositions and Teacher Permit Bans
Private and Christian schools in East Jerusalem have launched an indefinite strike following Israeli curriculum mandates and the blocking of entry permits for West Bank teachers.
EconomyUAE Gears Up for September Reset and Economic Bounce-Back Despite Regional Challenges
The UAE is preparing for a bustling September economic reset with major projects, events, and the return of schools, signaling a steady return to normal despite recent regional challenges.
HealthAnxiety Mounts Among Parents and Teachers as DR Congo Starts School Year Amid Record Ebola Outbreak
Parents and teachers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have raised safety concerns as a new school year begins amid the country's largest-ever Ebola outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus.