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Technical University of Kenya Opens Applications for 25 Teaching and Administrative Posts
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Technical University of Kenya Opens Applications for 25 Teaching and Administrative Posts

TU-K is recruiting 21 lecturers, a senior lecturer, two nurses and a chief internal auditor, with applications closing on October 27.

Karen Jessica · 13 Oct 202666
The Teacher Shortage Crisis: 7 Real Solutions That Are Actually Working
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The Teacher Shortage Crisis: 7 Real Solutions That Are Actually Working

Teachers are quitting in record numbers. Here are 7 real, working solutions schools are using right now — and what you can do about it today.

Meenakshi Krishnan · 12 Oct 2026117
Microlearning Magic: How 15-Minute Lessons Are Boosting Student Retention Rates
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Microlearning Magic: How 15-Minute Lessons Are Boosting Student Retention Rates

Microlearning is quietly changing how students retain information. Here's the science, the strategy, and where it actually fails.

Liang Yang · 12 Oct 202634
Zimbabwe's Zimsec O and A-Level Exams Draw 386,000 Candidates
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Zimbabwe's Zimsec O and A-Level Exams Draw 386,000 Candidates

Roughly 386,000 students are sitting Zimbabwe's Zimsec O and A-Level examinations, according to Herald.co.zw.

Petros · 11 Oct 202672
Sigtuna School Abuse Case: Defence Lawyer Points to School Culture
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Sigtuna School Abuse Case: Defence Lawyer Points to School Culture

Three boarding school students in Sigtuna are detained on suspicion of serious crimes against minors, as a defence lawyer argues the school shares responsibility.

Parisa Abbasi · 10 Oct 202681
ZIMSEC Sets 50 Percent O-Level Pass Rate Goal as 2026 Exams Begin
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ZIMSEC Sets 50 Percent O-Level Pass Rate Goal as 2026 Exams Begin

Zimbabwe's examinations council aims for a record half of O-Level candidates passing, Herald.co.zw reports, as this year's sitting starts.

Oliver Green · 10 Oct 202674
Rukungiri Students Vote in New UNSA Leadership
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Rukungiri Students Vote in New UNSA Leadership

Students in Rukungiri have chosen a new team to lead the Uganda National Students Association, Uganda Radionetwork reports.

M. Mwale · 10 Oct 2026114
French Student Union Rejects Government Claim That Lycée Protests Are Fading
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French Student Union Rejects Government Claim That Lycée Protests Are Fading

A student union leader in Paris disputes the government's claim that the lycée protest movement is slowing, as injury figures and police investigations mount.

Kunthea Channary · 9 Oct 2026251
Esigodini Agricultural College to Award Diplomas to 84 Graduates
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Esigodini Agricultural College to Award Diplomas to 84 Graduates

Herald.co.zw reports that 84 students will graduate from Esigodini Agricultural College in a ceremony announced Friday.

Taehyun Jung · 9 Oct 202673
Uganda Educators Push for Early Dyslexia Screening and Better Teacher Training
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Uganda Educators Push for Early Dyslexia Screening and Better Teacher Training

Stakeholders at Uganda's fourth National Dyslexia Awareness Day urged stronger research, earlier identification and improved teacher preparation.

Harry Hughes · 9 Oct 2026225
France's Education Minister Pledges 3,000 Replacement Teachers Amid Lycée Protests
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France's Education Minister Pledges 3,000 Replacement Teachers Amid Lycée Protests

Edouard Geffray says 3,000 substitute teachers will arrive between Friday and Tuesday as student protests continue across France.

Abena Mensah · 8 Oct 2026165
University of Ghana Warns 2026/2027 Academic Calendar Could Collapse as GAUA Strike Drags On
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University of Ghana Warns 2026/2027 Academic Calendar Could Collapse as GAUA Strike Drags On

University of Ghana officials say the 2026/2027 academic year is at risk as a strike by the Ghana Association of University Administrators passes two months.

Murat Doğan · 8 Oct 202641
10 AI Tools Every Student Needs in 2025 (And How to Use Them Ethically)
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10 AI Tools Every Student Needs in 2025 (And How to Use Them Ethically)

Most students use AI secretly. Here are 10 tools that boost grades ethically — plus the framework professors wish you knew.

Helmi Korhonen · 7 Oct 2026147
Microlearning Explained: How 10-Minute Lessons Are Beating Traditional Courses
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Microlearning Explained: How 10-Minute Lessons Are Beating Traditional Courses

Microlearning is quietly beating traditional courses — here's why 10-minute lessons work, when they don't, and how to start today.

Usman Ibrahim · 6 Oct 2026340
10 AI Tools Every Student Needs in 2025 (And How to Use Them Ethically)
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10 AI Tools Every Student Needs in 2025 (And How to Use Them Ethically)

These 10 AI tools can transform how you study in 2025 — if you use them ethically. Here's exactly how to stay ahead without crossing the line.

Bukola Balogun · 6 Oct 2026314
The AI Tutor Revolution: How ChatGPT Is Quietly Reshaping Homework in 2025
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The AI Tutor Revolution: How ChatGPT Is Quietly Reshaping Homework in 2025

ChatGPT is quietly changing homework in 2025 — and the truth about how kids really use it will surprise you. Here's what parents and teachers need to know.

Rahim Chowdhury · 6 Oct 2026295
Why Traditional Homework Is Failing Students (And What Teachers Are Doing Instead)
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Why Traditional Homework Is Failing Students (And What Teachers Are Doing Instead)

Research shows traditional homework barely helps. Here's why teachers are ditching worksheets — and what they're doing instead.

Zhong Hu · 6 Oct 2026326
Why Gen Z Is Ditching Traditional Degrees: The Rise of Skill-Based Learning
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Why Gen Z Is Ditching Traditional Degrees: The Rise of Skill-Based Learning

Gen Z is skipping expensive degrees for skill-based learning that pays faster. Here's why traditional college is losing its grip — and what to do instead.

Abiba Issahaku · 5 Oct 202669
Microcredentials vs. Degrees: Why Employers Are Rethinking What They Want in New Hires
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Microcredentials vs. Degrees: Why Employers Are Rethinking What They Want in New Hires

Microcredentials are beating bachelor's degrees in hiring. I asked recruiters why — and what it means for your career if you don't have a diploma.

Yong Chen · 30 Sept 2026285
The Death of Homework? Why Schools Are Rethinking After-Hours Assignments
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The Death of Homework? Why Schools Are Rethinking After-Hours Assignments

Schools are quietly killing traditional homework — and the research backs them up. Here's what's replacing it and why parents should pay attention.

Charlotte Hall · 29 Sept 2026249
Why Soft Skills Are the New Hard Currency in College Admissions
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Why Soft Skills Are the New Hard Currency in College Admissions

Grades alone won't get you into college anymore. Here's why soft skills are the new hard currency — and how to build them before senior year.

Faith Mbah · 28 Sept 202683
Microlearning Magic: Why 10-Minute Lessons Are Boosting Student Retention by 40%
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Microlearning Magic: Why 10-Minute Lessons Are Boosting Student Retention by 40%

Microlearning is quietly revolutionizing education. Here's why 10-minute lessons are beating traditional lectures — and how to use them right.

Ime Ekanem · 26 Sept 2026207
The Death of Homework? Why Schools Are Rethinking After-Hours Assignments
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The Death of Homework? Why Schools Are Rethinking After-Hours Assignments

Schools are rethinking homework — and the research is shocking. Here's why after-hours assignments are disappearing and what's replacing them.

Maame Mensah · 23 Sept 202698
The Homework Debate: Why Some Schools Are Banning Assignments—and What Parents Should Know
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The Homework Debate: Why Some Schools Are Banning Assignments—and What Parents Should Know

Schools are banning homework and parents are divided. Here's the real research, the hidden risks, and what you should actually do about it.

Michael Kiggundu · 23 Sept 2026217

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