International Education News (IEN)
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Weekly blog posts & daily links to news, research, & reports that discuss what’s new, what’s good, & what’s effective in pre-k - 12 education around the world. Founded in 2012 by @thomaschatch.bsky.social
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A review of 80 studies from 27 countries finds cheating is positively associated with extrinsic and performance orientations and is less likely to occur when students pursue intrinsic and learning orientations, but cultural values moderate those effects.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A review of 80 studies from 27 countries finds cheating is positively associated with extrinsic and performance orientations and is less likely to occur when students pursue intrinsic and learning orientations, but cultural values moderate those effects.
Heatwaves worsen educational inequality in #Brazil
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"Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of heatwaves globally, with particularly alarming effects in the global south." @NatureClimate
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"Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of heatwaves globally, with particularly alarming effects in the global south." @NatureClimate
Heatwaves worsen educational inequality in Brazil - Nature Climate Change
Nature Climate Change - Heatwaves worsen educational inequality in Brazil
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November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Heatwaves worsen educational inequality in #Brazil
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"Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of heatwaves globally, with particularly alarming effects in the global south." @NatureClimate
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"Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of heatwaves globally, with particularly alarming effects in the global south." @NatureClimate
#Tokyo’s new protocols to shield teachers from abusive or irrational parental demands
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"New guidelines include imiting the length of meetings between teachers and parents to 30 minutes on weekdays, or up to an hour under certain circumstances” @japantimes
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"New guidelines include imiting the length of meetings between teachers and parents to 30 minutes on weekdays, or up to an hour under certain circumstances” @japantimes
Tokyo looks to keep ‘monster parents’ at bay with new protocols
Measures from limiting the duration of meetings to having a lawyer handle complaints aim to protect teachers from irrational requests and abusive behaviors.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#Tokyo’s new protocols to shield teachers from abusive or irrational parental demands
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"New guidelines include imiting the length of meetings between teachers and parents to 30 minutes on weekdays, or up to an hour under certain circumstances” @japantimes
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"New guidelines include imiting the length of meetings between teachers and parents to 30 minutes on weekdays, or up to an hour under certain circumstances” @japantimes
#Philippines school infrastructure disruptions hit K12 learners: classroom loss means fewer seats, more catch-up, longer recovery
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"TyphoonUwan affected classrooms 15,000: 10,400 with minor damage, 3,503 with major damage, and 1,986 completely destroyed.”
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"TyphoonUwan affected classrooms 15,000: 10,400 with minor damage, 3,503 with major damage, and 1,986 completely destroyed.”
Uwan damaged over 2,900 schools – DepEd
The aftermath of Super Typhoon Uwan at Pedro Orata Elementary School in SDO Aurora shows several classrooms with collapsed roofs and scattered debris, as DepEd teams verify reported damages.The
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November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#Philippines school infrastructure disruptions hit K12 learners: classroom loss means fewer seats, more catch-up, longer recovery
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"TyphoonUwan affected classrooms 15,000: 10,400 with minor damage, 3,503 with major damage, and 1,986 completely destroyed.”
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"TyphoonUwan affected classrooms 15,000: 10,400 with minor damage, 3,503 with major damage, and 1,986 completely destroyed.”
Championing family-centered education systems: Online Global symposium on family, school, and community engagement November 18th @brookingsinst
Championing family-centered education systems: Global symposium on family, school, and community engagement | Brookings
Join the Center for Universal Education and partners on November 18 and 19 to learn about new policy research from six countries in the second Global Family, School, and Community Engagement…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Championing family-centered education systems: Online Global symposium on family, school, and community engagement November 18th @brookingsinst
What #America Can Learn From #England’s Rocky #ChildCare Rollout
The new system benefits some families; but the per-reimbursement rate is too low and may undermine child care supply. @the74
The new system benefits some families; but the per-reimbursement rate is too low and may undermine child care supply. @the74
What America Can Learn From England’s Rocky Child Care Rollout
England’s effort to expand free child care hours for working families has received criticism that reveals why thoughtful policy design is crucial.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What #America Can Learn From #England’s Rocky #ChildCare Rollout
The new system benefits some families; but the per-reimbursement rate is too low and may undermine child care supply. @the74
The new system benefits some families; but the per-reimbursement rate is too low and may undermine child care supply. @the74
#Hong Kong school’s use of simplified Chinese in exams draws backlash from parents Petition against Shatin Government Primary School draws more than 200 signatures as parents bemoan disregard of opinions over ‘biased’ policy. @SCMPNews
Exclusive | Non-local exams on rise? Hong Kong public universities admit fewer DSE pupils
DSE student intake drops to a record low of 74 per cent, with 500 fewer admissions compared with a decade ago.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#Hong Kong school’s use of simplified Chinese in exams draws backlash from parents Petition against Shatin Government Primary School draws more than 200 signatures as parents bemoan disregard of opinions over ‘biased’ policy. @SCMPNews
#Ghana is accelerating its education transformation, prioritizing digital literacy, AI integration, and core foundational learning. A commitment to building a stronger African education hub. #GlobalEd #EducationPolicy @Ghanaian_Times
Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Literacy and Foundational Learning - Ghanaian Times
Ghana renews its commitment to digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence integration, and foundational learning following the 2025 ADEA Triennale in Accra, reaffirming its goal to build a…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#Ghana is accelerating its education transformation, prioritizing digital literacy, AI integration, and core foundational learning. A commitment to building a stronger African education hub. #GlobalEd #EducationPolicy @Ghanaian_Times
In #England: Ofsted tweaks inspection framework just days before roll-out buff.ly/ZXLCoKr Changes come after concerns in pilot inspections over increased workload, pressure on staff and how achievement is evaluated @schoolsweek
Ofsted tweaks inspection framework just days before roll-out
Ofsted has updated its inspection framework in a bid to address concerns raised by leaders during pilots, just days before its new inspections are rolled out
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November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In #England: Ofsted tweaks inspection framework just days before roll-out buff.ly/ZXLCoKr Changes come after concerns in pilot inspections over increased workload, pressure on staff and how achievement is evaluated @schoolsweek
#SouthKorea investing $1.25 billion to build an AI talent pipeline, from elementary school to the workplace “All elementary, middle and high schools will be equipped with intelligent science labs by 2027 to enable robotics and hands-on experiments.” @straits_times
South Korea investing $1.2 billion to teach AI from elementary school to the workplace
Many top-performing students in South Korea continue to shy away from science and engineering fields. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#SouthKorea investing $1.25 billion to build an AI talent pipeline, from elementary school to the workplace “All elementary, middle and high schools will be equipped with intelligent science labs by 2027 to enable robotics and hands-on experiments.” @straits_times
#NewPost: Innovations in providing children with food and nutrition: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and wellbeing after the pandemic (Part 2)
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@WFP @FarmtoSchool @loaves_fishes
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@WFP @FarmtoSchool @loaves_fishes
Innovations in providing children with food and nutrition: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and wellbeing after the pandemic (Part 2)
In part 2 of this two-part post, Sierra Bickford scans recent news and research on education to list some of the innovative approaches schools and communities have developed to make sure all studen…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#NewPost: Innovations in providing children with food and nutrition: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and wellbeing after the pandemic (Part 2)
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@WFP @FarmtoSchool @loaves_fishes
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@WFP @FarmtoSchool @loaves_fishes
In #Canada: The budget aims for a permanent school food program. But that doesn't mean free lunches for everyone buff.ly/Db3v0MK "Federal funding a 'solid foundation,' but a robust meal program requires everyone to invest, says researcher" @CBCNews @TO_jwo
The budget aims for a permanent school food program. But that doesn't mean free lunches for everyone | CBC News
School food advocates welcome the federal budget pledge for a permanent national program with dedicated funding annually. Yet given the current patchwork of offerings in place, experts say there's much...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In #Canada: The budget aims for a permanent school food program. But that doesn't mean free lunches for everyone buff.ly/Db3v0MK "Federal funding a 'solid foundation,' but a robust meal program requires everyone to invest, says researcher" @CBCNews @TO_jwo
In #LatinAmerica: Crizac expands reach in Latin America thepienews.com/crizac-expan... "A recent report by Studyportals and the British Council found most outbound student mobility from Latin America came from Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Peru" @ThePIENews @PollyNash08
Crizac expands reach in Latin America
Crizac student recruitment platform has acquired Studies Planet education agency, as the company expands its reach in Latin America.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In #LatinAmerica: Crizac expands reach in Latin America thepienews.com/crizac-expan... "A recent report by Studyportals and the British Council found most outbound student mobility from Latin America came from Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Peru" @ThePIENews @PollyNash08
In #Ghana: The Ministry of Education has launched the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) to improve teaching and learning outcomes at the basic education level. @Ghanaian_Times
Education Ministry Launches FLAT to Enhance Teaching and Learning - Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Education has launched the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT), a digital platform developed with UNICEF and the Hempel Foundation to monitor Ghana’s progress in improving…
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November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In #Ghana: The Ministry of Education has launched the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) to improve teaching and learning outcomes at the basic education level. @Ghanaian_Times
#Sweden devised brilliant school meals, using surplus food to offer free, healthy breakfasts, resulting in a 1.7-tonne reduction in food waste in one school! #SchoolMeals #Equity @Guardian
‘If there’s a free alternative, I’ll eat healthily’: how Sweden devised brilliant school meals
A pilot scheme where students eat nutritious breakfasts using donated surplus food builds on the ‘folkhem’ welfare model to boost health and sustainability
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November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#Sweden devised brilliant school meals, using surplus food to offer free, healthy breakfasts, resulting in a 1.7-tonne reduction in food waste in one school! #SchoolMeals #Equity @Guardian
#InCaseYouMissedIt: Access to food and school meals in the US and around the world: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and development after the pandemic (Part 1) internationalednews.com/2025/11/12/a...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#InCaseYouMissedIt: Access to food and school meals in the US and around the world: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and development after the pandemic (Part 1) internationalednews.com/2025/11/12/a...
In #Nigeria: A national initiative empowers young girls in the technology sphere. “Our goal is to break down systemic barriers that exclude women and replace them with skills, mentorship, and opportunity." @thisdaylive @TMGempower
One Year On, TechMinds Girls Empowerment Foundation Shapes a Bold Future for Nigerian Girls in Tech – THISDAYLIVE
In just one year, the TechMinds Girls Empowerment Foundation (TMG Empower) has positioned itself as one of Africa’s most inspiring movements for gender inclusion in technology.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In #Nigeria: A national initiative empowers young girls in the technology sphere. “Our goal is to break down systemic barriers that exclude women and replace them with skills, mentorship, and opportunity." @thisdaylive @TMGempower
In #Canada: sector hits back over plan to cancel study permits in crises thepienews.com/canadian-sec... "International education advocates in Canada are criticising proposed legislation that would give the federal government the power to cancel study permits en masse." @dougronson @ThePIENews
Canadian sector hits back over plan to cancel study permits in crises
International education advocates in Canada are criticising proposed legislation that would give the federal government the power to cancel study permits en masse.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In #Canada: sector hits back over plan to cancel study permits in crises thepienews.com/canadian-sec... "International education advocates in Canada are criticising proposed legislation that would give the federal government the power to cancel study permits en masse." @dougronson @ThePIENews
Trash talk: why are #UK kids using so many Americanisms? www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... British teachers report hearing more and more schoolchildren using US terms such as ‘candy’ and ‘diaper’ – and even speaking in an American accent. What’s going on? @guardian
Trash talk: why are UK kids using so many Americanisms?
British teachers report hearing more and more schoolchildren using US terms such as ‘candy’ and ‘diaper’ – and even speaking in an American accent. What’s going on?
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November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Trash talk: why are #UK kids using so many Americanisms? www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... British teachers report hearing more and more schoolchildren using US terms such as ‘candy’ and ‘diaper’ – and even speaking in an American accent. What’s going on? @guardian
Schoolchildren in #Zimbabwe led a tree-planting drive to fight hunger and climate change. “This is not just about planting trees; these trees will help feed children, improve their health against malnutrition and also help in greening the school" @263chat
Schoolchildren Lead Tree-Planting Drive to Fight Hunger and Climate Change | 263Chat
Tafara 5 Council Primary School headmaster Fananidzo Muchemwa praised the partnership with Green the Ghetto, Zimworks, the City of Harare and the Ministry of Climate and Environment describing it as a...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Schoolchildren in #Zimbabwe led a tree-planting drive to fight hunger and climate change. “This is not just about planting trees; these trees will help feed children, improve their health against malnutrition and also help in greening the school" @263chat
#Kazakhstan tripled its investment in education and science, prioritizing AI development “The President announced half of the investment income of the national fund is credited to individual accounts for every child under 18.” @EconomicTimes buff.ly/iGmFZEd
Kazakhstan to focus on building prowess in AI through global collaboration
Kazakhstan is significantly boosting its education and science spending. The nation is focusing on artificial intelligence and aims to become a major academic center in Central Asia. New programs are…
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November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#Kazakhstan tripled its investment in education and science, prioritizing AI development “The President announced half of the investment income of the national fund is credited to individual accounts for every child under 18.” @EconomicTimes buff.ly/iGmFZEd
Strengthening Systems, Deepening Impact: Reimagining Foundational Learning in #India leadershipinspired.indialeadersforsocialsector.com/2025/10/09/i... A conversation with Dr Dhir Jhingran Founder and Executive Director of the Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)
ILSS Conversation-4 – Leadership Inspired – ILSS Newsletter
Ocotber 2025 – Edition 04
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November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Strengthening Systems, Deepening Impact: Reimagining Foundational Learning in #India leadershipinspired.indialeadersforsocialsector.com/2025/10/09/i... A conversation with Dr Dhir Jhingran Founder and Executive Director of the Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)
New report on effective reading instruction in low- and middle-income countries synthesizes research on effective reading instruction in #Africa, #Asia, #Latin America, and the #Middle East @Worldbank @worldbankafrica @UNICEF @GEEAP_
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November 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In #India: International boards gain popularity among Indian schools. “Both parents and students are seeking opportunities and learning approaches that traditional Indian school boards often fail to provide.” @IndianExpress
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November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In #India: International boards gain popularity among Indian schools. “Both parents and students are seeking opportunities and learning approaches that traditional Indian school boards often fail to provide.” @IndianExpress
The education sector saw 180 ransomware attacks worldwide in the first three quarters of the year/ Attacks averaged $444,400 and most of the attacks — 95 out of 180 — were in the U.S. @K12DiveNews
180 ransomware attacks plague education sector worldwide in 2025 through Q3
Though a Comparitech report finds this is the first dip since 2024, a data research expert cautions this is no time for complacency.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The education sector saw 180 ransomware attacks worldwide in the first three quarters of the year/ Attacks averaged $444,400 and most of the attacks — 95 out of 180 — were in the U.S. @K12DiveNews