Keywords: Education


Head of Harvard’s endowment plans retirement, reports say

The head of Harvard University’s investment fund, N. P. Narvekar, is reportedly planning to retire after several years overseeing one of the largest university endowments in the world. According to media reports, Narvekar informed Harvard’s governing board that he could step down from his......

German Chancellor Merz questions opportunities in the United States

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparked international debate after stating that he would currently discourage his children from living or studying in the United States, citing concerns about the country’s evolving social environment and limited opportunities for young graduates. Speaking during......

Macron praises Morocco education reforms during Nairobi economic summit

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly praised Morocco’s education system during the Africa Forward business forum in Nairobi, describing the country’s educational transformation as an exceptional model for the African continent. Speaking before more than 1,500 business leaders, investors,......

French national exams cancelled in Lebanon and several Middle Eastern countries amid exceptional circumstances

The French Ministry of National Education has announced the cancellation of written and oral examinations for the “brevet” and the “baccalauréat” in several countries across the Middle East and Africa, including Lebanon, due to exceptional local conditions. The decision......

UK’s Princess Kate to visit pioneering Italian schools funded by ww2 scrap metal

Britain’s Princess of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, is set to visit northern Italy next week to explore an innovative educational model rooted in the post–World War II era. The trip will take place in Reggio Emilia on May 13–14 and marks her first official overseas engagement......

Dakhla launches spring camp to tackle school dropout rates among youth

Dakhla has launched the first edition of a spring camp aimed at students at risk of dropping out of school, marking a concrete step in Morocco's broader national effort to keep young people within the education system. The camp opened Monday and runs from May 3 to 8 at the Center for Development......

UNICEF Morocco 2025 report shows major gains for children across key sectors

UNICEF Morocco's 2025 annual report documents substantial progress across health, education, child protection, and social inclusion, with the agency framing the year as a critical juncture as the Sustainable Development Goals deadline approaches. Laura Bill, UNICEF's representative in Morocco,......

Education: Girls losing ground in mathematics, Unesco warns

Girls are once again falling behind in mathematics, widening a gender gap that had narrowed in recent years, according to a new study by the UNESCO. The report highlights a concerning reversal of progress. While gender disparities in mathematics have long existed, recent findings indicate a growing......

Morocco expands financial education programs reaching over 70,000 people

Moroccan Foundation for Financial Education reported that its financial education programs reached 70,827 direct beneficiaries in 2025, marking a 23 percent increase compared with the previous year. The figures were presented during a board meeting held in Rabat under the chairmanship of Abdellatif Jouahri,......