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Larvae of the mopane moth (Gonimbrasia belina), on a mopane tree (Colophospermum mopane). By SAplants - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 , CC BY South Africa’s Limpopo province borders Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. It is one of the poorest…

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There is a rich history of Black graduation ceremonies in the United States focused on celebrating the unique experiences and achievements of Black university students. In Canada, the tradition gained attention with the University of…

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These kids are doing a lot more than just playing in the dirt. SolStock/E+ via Getty Images I used to teach high school science in Oklahoma, and one day I brought in a stalk from a cotton plant with bolls of cotton still attached. Students…

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Brain breaks improve the neural connections your brain is making between new information and prior knowledge. Mihaela Rosu/iStock/Getty Images Plus If you have a child in school right now, you may have heard them talk about needing a…

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Approximately 34% of U.S. fourth grade students without disabilities and 72% of students with disabilities scored below basic reading levels in 2024. Anna Maslennikova/iStock/Getty Images Plus Recently, I worked with a group of elementary…

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Canada’s 2024 cuts to international study permits led to significantly larger reductions in study permit approvals than intended , according to a report by the auditor general tabled in March 2026. The report found the reduction in study…

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The Salinas High School (Calif.) girls volleyball team from 1924, as seen in the school's yearbook, 'El Gabilan.' Michael A. Messner , CC BY High school students will soon take part in a more than 160-year-old tradition in American…

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For much of the past two decades, South Africa’s recurring waves of protest have been interpreted through a dominant lens: the failure of the post-apartheid state to deliver services to its poorest citizens. Rising unemployment, corroding…

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In some communities in Uganda, women aren’t supposed to work with pigs. This stems from restrictive social and gender norms, some of which are rooted in culture and religious beliefs. Until recently, eating pork was associated with…

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Placing a student in seclusion is meant to be used as an emergency response to dangerous behavior, but it happens in other circumstances, too. EyeEm Mobile GmbH/iStock Getty Images Plus “Jessica,” the adoptive mother of a third grade…

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Irene Fogel Weiss holds a photograph of her mother and brothers, who were killed during the Holocaust, during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on April 14, 2026, in Washington. Heather Diehl/Getty Images In 2025, 48% of Americans ages 18-29…

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Although sexual misconduct is common on college campuses, most people do not officially report their experience. salim hanzaz/iStock/Getty Images Plus Sexual misconduct – including sexual harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence and…

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The global geoeconomic volatility wrought by the second Donald Trump US presidency and hostilities in the Middle East make the shift in China’s Africa strategy even more important for China and for Africa. China’s Africa strategy started…

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Two months after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, which was won by Senegal in January 2026, the appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) decided to strip them of the title and give it instead to their…

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The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions . In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city , they are central to the…

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Nelson Mandela remains one of the most revered political leaders of modern times. He is widely credited with guiding South Africa through a peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy. He embodied racial reconciliation, and lent moral…

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Ontario’s recent announcement of a tuition increase and major changes to grant and loan structures have prompted student protests at the provincial legislature. The province has said the changes are required for sustainability . But…

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People hold signs during a Grossmont Union High School District board meeting in El Cajon, Calif., in July 2025. Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images Election races for local school boards have become hotly contested…

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Labour migration from Kenya was oriented towards Africa, North America and Europe until the 1990s. Kenyans then started moving to the Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Most Kenyan labour…

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A student uses the unlocking mechanism as he leaves school for the day. Keith Srakocic/AP Photo What is the best way to handle cellphones in schools? That’s a question Michigan educators are grappling with this spring after Gov. Gretchen…

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Protesters gather outside a Boston courthouse in July 2025 to rally against the Trump administration's freezing of contracts and grants to Harvard University. Scott Eisen/Getty Images The Department of Justice announced in March 2026 that…

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Instead of focusing on student behaviors, standards-based grading assesses if students are actually learning what's being taught. Valerii Apetroaiei/iStock via Getty Images Plus Some school districts, including ones in Maine, New Mexico,…

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The University of Florida in Gainesville is one of the universities that signed a memo agreeing to cooperate with ICE. Mireya Acierto Since March 2025, at least 15 Florida public universities and colleges, including the University of…

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Teenagers and children may encounter terms like MAP in memes, comments or other ways online. Catherine Falls Commercial When I checked my 10-year-old daughter’s TikTok messages in early February 2026, I expected to find the usual mix of…

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Debates about generative AI in higher education have been informed by studies of completed student papers , or self-reported survey data . Research shows that artificial intelligence tools can support learning, but also has raised…

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The status change cuts the amount of federal student aid by half. Royalty-free/Getty Images As of July 2026 , graduate degree programs in nursing, public health, social work, public policy and more will no longer be defined as professional…

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Youth in Canada’s child welfare system need stronger government leadership to improve educational outcomes. Fewer than half of youth who have spent time in foster care — known as care-experienced youth — complete high school and even fewer…

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An undocumented mother walks her 6-year-old daughter to school in Danbury, Conn., in October 2025, shortly before the family self-deported. John Moore/Getty Images All immigrants, regardless of their citizenship status, have the right to…

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An estimated 85% of K-12 public school teachers recently reported that they used AI during the 2024-2025 school year. ismagilov/iStock/Getty Images Plus K-12 teachers and students across the country are increasingly using AI in and out of…

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A visitor looks at calligraphy by Luo Sangui of the Daodejing, the classic Daoist text, during the Nanjing 2014 Grand Art Exhibition in Nanjing, China. Visual China Group via Getty Images Each March, many of the country’s most selective…

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Fathers have a strong influence over whether and how children access schooling. David Geneugelijk/unsplash , CC BY A child’s success at school doesn’t depend only on teachers and classrooms. Studies show that when parents engage with…

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Many teachers are missing the opportunity to use events like the Iran war as teachable moments. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images It’s a scene that’s played out in K-12 schools around the country in recent years. Unprompted, a student…

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People protesting the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran gather in front of a New York Public Library location on March 8, 2026. Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images The war in the Middle East is rapidly expanding across the Gulf countries ,…

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Political theorist Hannah Arendt warned that authoritarian politics rarely begin with spectacles of repression. More often, authoritarianism advances through routine administrative decisions that appear technical or neutral but gradually…

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Use of generative artificial intelligence technology is already widespread in K-12 schools and higher education. Now, AI technologies such as conversational agents and tablet-based assessments are starting to make their way toward early…

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International Women’s Day is an important day for everyone, regardless of gender, to raise awareness about gender inequality. This includes naming harms, celebrating gains and recommitting to societal and institutional change. But we…

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Children’s experiences during early years form the foundation for their development . For many children in Canada and across the globe, these early experiences include substantial exposure to early learning and child care. And government…

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When I began teaching, I was the only Black educator on staff at my Ontario school. In addition to my official responsibilities, I was often called on to translate cultural dynamics, support students experiencing racism and provide…

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As the nation mourns after Canada’s deadliest school shooting in modern history, a question looms for people both close to the events and further away: Why? As with other mass shootings, this painful question is complex and difficult to…

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The facts of history are important, but try telling that to a classroom full of bored youngsters. One way to liven up the subject is to show that real people lived through historical events. Drama academic Stephanie Jenkins argues that…

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Much is being said about the wonders of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is the new frontier. And while it provides amazing possibilities in fields like medicine , academics are debating its advantages for university students. Peet…

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Christina @ wocintechchat.com via Unsplash , CC BY Students’ well-being in higher education has been a growing concern globally since the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted learning and lives generally. Well-being has been described as…

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Kelly Skema, Unsplash , CC BY The United Nations made 24 January the International Day of Education to highlight the role of education in peace and development. In 2026 the theme is “the power of youth in co-creating education”. This…

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As universities in South Africa prepare to admit a new group of students, thousands of young people from rural parts of the country hope for a life-changing opportunity. In 2023, public universities enrolled 258,778 first-time students.…

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Corporal punishment – usually referring to adults hitting children – was abolished in South Africa in 1997. The Constitutional Court had already ruled it incompatible with the bill of rights in 1995. In that judgement, the chief justice…

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The world of work today, in the 21st century, is far more unpredictable than it was in the 20th century. Jobs come and go, roles change constantly, and automation and digital disruption are the only constants. Many young people will one…

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School violence is a global public health phenomenon. This is when learners and teachers are the victims of physical and psychological abuse, cyber threats and bullying, fights, gangsterism, and the use of weapons at school. The…

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The civil war in Sudan began in April 2023, causing death, hunger, displacement and destruction on a huge scale. Gihad Ibrahim, head of e-learning and senior manager at Mashreq University in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, spoke with The…

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Violence among learners in South African schools is a pressing concern. The minister of basic education told parliament in 2025 that hundreds of bullying cases had been reported in the first few weeks of the year. Since then, a series of…

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Digital literacy is the ability to use digital tools and technologies effectively, safely and responsibly. This includes the use of smartphones and devices, navigating the internet and exploring coding basics. In an era where digital…

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The Sorbonne University , founded in Paris in 1253 and known globally as a symbol of education, science and culture, has just announced that , starting in 2026, it will stop submitting data to Times Higher Education (THE) rankings. It is…

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School room in Kibagare, Nairobi, Kenya. Ninara, via Flickr , CC BY Access to school is considered to be better for children who live in urban areas than in rural areas in countries such as Kenya. But research shows that this access…

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Food insecurity is associated with worse academic outcomes. PxHere The spectre of food insecurity unfortunately haunts many households in South Africa. Food security is commonly understood as having sufficient and nutritious food to live a…

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Learning experiences have to include opportunities to develop thinking, skills and values. PickPic As a full-time teacher completing a PhD part-time, I made a decision early on: do research that speaks to the daily realities of teachers…