Keywords: Education Policy


Morocco reports progress in education reform and student achievement

Morocco's government has highlighted significant progress in the implementation of its education reform strategy, emphasizing improvements in student learning outcomes and a notable reduction in school dropout rates. The reforms form part of a broader national effort to strengthen human capital and......

Sweden rethinks digital learning and returns to traditional classrooms

Sweden is shifting its education strategy by reducing the use of digital devices in schools and reintroducing traditional learning methods such as printed textbooks, handwriting, and classroom interaction. The move reflects growing concern about declining academic performance and the impact of screens......

Israel introduces nationwide ban on mobile phones in primary schools

Israel will implement a nationwide ban on mobile phone use in primary schools starting February 2, marking a major shift in its education policy aimed at limiting the growing influence of smartphones on young students. The Ministry of Education announced that primary school pupils will no longer be......

Senegal bans mobile phones in schools

The Senegalese government has announced a nationwide ban on the use of mobile phones in all public and private schools starting next academic year. Authorities argue that uncontrolled phone use undermines the essential mission of schools. In a statement released Monday, the Ministry of Education explained......

Murcia cancels Arabic and Moroccan culture program under Vox pressure

Far-right influence leads to policy shift The government of Murcia has officially announced the cancellation of the Program for Teaching Arabic Language and Moroccan Culture (PLACM) for the 2025-2026 academic year. The decision, confirmed on the first day of the school year, follows sustained pressure......

Virginia school system investigates claims of staff arranging student abortions without parental consent

The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system in Virginia has initiated a comprehensive investigation into allegations that staff at Centreville High School arranged and funded abortions for students without informing their parents, as reported by local news outlet WJLA. These claims, dating back to......

Morocco’s future: bridging research and policy to tackle climate, education, and jobs

The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat recently hosted a major conference uniting researchers, policymakers, and international experts to explore how scientific research can inform effective public policies in Morocco. Organized in collaboration with the Morocco Innovation and Evaluation......

Hong Kong opens universities to students affected by Trump’s Harvard ban

Hong Kong is extending an academic lifeline to international students barred from attending Harvard University due to a controversial new policy under Donald Trump's administration. The move follows an announcement that foreign students would be restricted from enrolling at Harvard, citing alleged......

Morocco’s Early Education Reform: Challenges and Opportunities

A Critical Look at Morocco's Early Education Landscape Efforts to enhance early childhood education in Morocco have seen mixed progress. A report from the Court of Accounts highlights both strides and ongoing challenges in achieving universal access to quality education. Progress Since 2018 Between......