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From nearly quitting to leading change: Omar’s journey in education

Omar Deria Our education system is strongest when every teacher, leader and student can see themselves represented — and can thrive. This series shares the lived experiences of teachers and leaders from underrepresented…

Week In Review: Cyberattacks and federal allegations

Most-clicked story of the week: A recent cybersecurity attack against Instructure exposed certain student information, the ed tech giant confirmed in a May 1 status update on its website. In a subsequent update the…

Free speech, bias and the case of the OfS vs Sussex

Over the weekend HEPI published a blog on subject-linked maintenance grants and a book review of Danny Scott’s book ‘The Undisputed King of Selston’ . This blog was kindly authored by Professor Sir Peter Scott, Emeritus…

Lost in the job search? Seoul has free 1-on-1 counseling for international students

For many international students in Korea, preparing for employment can feel like navigating an entirely different culture, from unfamiliar resume formats and networking expectations to complex visa concerns. To help…

[Event for expats] Driver’s license class for Seoul foreign residents

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency will offer basic theory and road safety classes for foreign residents in Seoul to help them obtain a Korean driver’s license. The course covers key information needed for the written…

Some of the newest languages in the world are only 50 years old

Most languages have been around for hundreds or even thousands of years . They reflect the cultures, traditions, and histories of those who speak them, changing subtly through the generations. With enough changes, even…

BOOKMAN BILINGUAL 雙語書林: Chinglish or Natural English? 中式英語或道地英語？

dbBOOKS holds spring warehouse sale for English titles

The dbBOOKS Welcome to Our Warehouse (WOW) Family Sale has become a twice-yearly highlight for the reading community in Seoul and beyond. Opening its doors to the book buying public for two days, dbBOOKS offers hundreds…

Data centers, air pollution, climate math: Lessons from a climate and education conference

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Students who attend schools near data centers are more likely to see their math performance decline than those who don’t. Attending school near noisy airports is also associated with declines in math…

How AI tools can help level up your child’s PSLE English oral performance

AI-powered platforms have made highly personalised feedback more accessible.

Elementary-school-level English test sign-ups soar

ANALYTICAL ENGLISH 解析英語(常春藤)

The Kilkenny Lad Russia Wants to Arrest: Caolan Robertson Is Still in Kyiv

Caolan Robertson is from Kilkenny. He has over 1.3 million subscribers across YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms, an Honorary Digital Ambassador award presented to him by Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska, a…

Wu Yize, China’s ‘priest’ who conquered the snooker world

China’s Wu Yize is said to have shared a single bed with his father in a windowless flat as he sacrificed his home life to follow his snooker dreams. Chinese snooker player Wu Yize (centre) celebrates his first World…

NANS, others flay FG over ‘irrelevant’ course remarks

By Ndigwe Ifunanya The Federal Government’s plan to phase out university courses considered irrelevant to the national economy has brought about criticisms from student leaders and undergraduates who view the move as an…

Science of reading for all: Proposal would require Denver schools to use research-backed literacy lessons

Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver school board member Amy Klein Molk said she…

Surge of pro-independence parties in Britain marks the death knell of the old union

Three of the United Kingdom’s four nations are set for the first time to be governed by pro-independence parties after elections on Friday which nationalists said marked the death knell of the centuries-old union. A…

Dark feminism and Debuts: A Guide to the International Booker Prize

On the 31 st of March, the shortlist for the 2026 International Booker Prize was announced. Judged this year by a panel chaired by award-winning author Natasha Brown, the International Booker is arguably the most…

Four TV Series and a Film: April 2026

Four Films and a TV is a very special column that has been giving out very special recommendations. Every month, the editor has made a list of underappreciated but unparalleled films (four) and (TV) series (one). The…

Celebrating ‘Creativity Alongside Purpose’: TCD Friends of MSF’s Charity Fashion Show Takes to the Runway

Lights dimmed, and a rhythmic soundtrack blared as dozens of models took to the stage in the GMB on March 27th, as TCD Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hosted their first charity fashion show. Established on…