Liberia: Teachers' Group Calls for More Investment in Public Education

UNIBEN Devt Trust Fund Chair, VC pledge transparent use of raised funds

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Chairman, University of Benin Development Trust Fund Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the Vice Chancellor of the University , Professor Edoba Omoregie (SAN) have promised that the funds raised would be judiciously used strictly for the purpose it was meant for which is ti development of the school. Speaking [] The post UNIBEN Devt Trust Fund Chair, VC pledge transparent use of raised funds appeared first on Vanguard News.

“A Friend I Can Always Count On”: Ssekandi Salutes Gen. Salim Saleh as Kyanamukaka’s Long Wait for Development Begins

MASAKA DISTRICT, UGANDA — In Uganda’s drive toward economic transformation, few public investments have as direct an impact on everyday life as roads, electricity and other essential infrastructure. They connect farmers to markets, children to schools, patients to health facilities and businesses to new opportunities. Against this backdrop, Presidential Special Envoy and Vice President Emeritus [] The post “A Friend I Can Always Count On”: Ssekandi Salutes Gen. Salim Saleh as Kyanamukaka’s Long Wait for Development Begins appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Designing Ghana’s Future Workforce: Why labour market intelligence must guide education, training and work

Ghana stands at a point where education can no longer be discussed only as access to schools, expansion of universities, or the production of graduates. Those questions remain important, but they are no longer enough.

Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival

Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival

Committee calls for greater investment in schools, teachers and public-private partnerships

Committee calls for greater investment in schools, teachers and public-private partnerships

Nigerian Government Calls for Increased Investment in Education

The Nigerian government has called for increased investment in education as a sustainable way to honour the legacy of a foremost nationalist, Herbert Macaulay. ‎President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who was represented by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola made the call in Lagos during the 80th anniversary of Macaulay’s passing [] The post Nigerian Government Calls for Increased Investment in Education appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Liberia: A Catholic sister's mission in the community

Sister Philomena W. Jappah, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family, argues that in Liberia, education is far more than the transmission of knowledge; it is a ministry of evangelization, healing, hope, and nation-building. Her daily work lies at the intersection of faith, education, and social transformation. Read all

Do Vague State Education Standards Open the Door to Classroom Activism?

Do Vague State Education Standards Open the Door to Classroom Activism?

‘You have funds to give every child quality education’ – FG tells governors

The Federal Government has urged state governments to leverage their improved financial resources to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education, stressing that increased funding should translate into greater investment in the education sector. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, made the call while speaking with journalists after [] ‘You have funds to give every child quality education’ – FG tells governors

Local students still dominate public university enrolment in Malaysia, says IPPTN

GEORGE TOWN, July 9 — Local students remain the dominant group in public universities, with 96.56 per cent of unde...

शिक्षा तथा खेलकुद मन्त्रालयको सल्लाहकारमा झा नियुक्त

काठमाडौँ। शिक्षा तथा खेलकुद मन्त्रालयको सल्लाहकारमा शैलेन्द्र झा नियुक्त भएका छन्। शिक्षा, प्रविधि, सार्वजनिक नीति तथा शैक्षिक नवप्रवर्तनका क्षेत्रमा अनुभवी झा शिक्षा प्रणाली सुधार, नीति निर्माण, युवा सशक्तीकरण र प्रविधिमैत्री शिक्षाको क्षेत्रमा सक्रिय छन्। उनको नियुक्तिलाई मन्त्रालयको नीतिगत तथा संस्थागत सुधारमा महत्त्वपूर्ण कदमका रूपमा हेरिएको छ। यसअघि झा काठमाडौँ महानगरपालिकाको सहरी योजना आयोगमा शिक्षा, प्रविधि []

Pre-primary pupils outnumber available places

Overcrowded classrooms and rising demand for pre-primary placements are straining public schools, prompting concerns over capacity, admissions and potential corruption. The situation has also led to the education directorate in the Erongo region temporarily suspending all new pupils enrolments at public primary schools at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay with immediate effect. Elim Primary School principal [] The post Pre-primary pupils outnumber available places appeared first on The Namibian.

La Guinée au RIAFCO : une année d’influence au cœur de la décentralisation africaine

Il y a un an, la Guinée entrait dans l’histoire du financement du développement local en Afrique en accédant à la présidence du Réseau des Institutions Africaines de Financement des Collectivités (RIAFCO), à travers l’Agence Nationale de Financement des Collectivités Locales (ANAFIC). Cette élection, acquise à Conakry le 25 juin 2025, consacrait le rôle croissant []

A ‘coherent, modernised governance framework is urgently required’ for NI schools, Audit Office warns

Locals schools set-up ‘complex and historically fragmented’ leading to little consistency in how schools manage public funds

Some Microschools in Limbo While Awaiting New Federal Tax Credit Rules

Public schools are beginning to imagine ways they can benefit from the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, after the Treasury Department clarified last month that district students will be eligible for scholarships. But for microschools, a growing segment of the private school market, the initial guidance from federal officials has left school leaders worried they []

Investors have regained appetite for Zambia after default, Citi says

Zambia’s mining, energy and agriculture sectors have drawn significant investor interest as the government’s fiscal consolidation gains traction after emerging from a sovereign default, said Citi’s country chief. “We have noted increased interest, especially when we have seen significant strides being made in terms of bringing stability to the Zambian economy,” said Lowani Chibesakunda, Citi’s [] The post Investors have regained appetite for Zambia after default, Citi says first appeared on Mwebantu.

250 Reasons This Is the Time for a Renaissance in Civic Education

Virginia embraced an effort to renew students’ patriotic zeal that could be a blueprint for other states The post 250 Reasons This Is the Time for a Renaissance in Civic Education appeared first on Education Next.

As Thousands Gather at the National Charter Schools Conference, CER Previews Forthcoming 2026 National Charter School Law Rankings & Scorecard

After more than three decades of charter school growth, the laws behind that growth matter more than ever. NEW ORLEANS, June 22, 2026 — As thousands of charter school educators, school leaders, policymakers, and advocates gather this week for the National Charter Schools Conference, the Center for Education Reform (CER) announced today that its 2026 []

County with 37 data centers tells schools to turn off lights to save electricity

Henrico County, Virginia, has asked its schools and government offices to cut power use as the local grid struggles to meet the power demands of its 37 data centers and considers the impact of 17 more under proposal. Matthew Gault of 404 Media acquired email sent by County Manager John Vithoulkas to thousands of county employees on June 26, warning that the rate Henrico pays for electricity in all county and school facilities was about to rise by 25, adding an estimated 5 million to costs in the coming fiscal year. — Read the rest The post County with 37 data centers tells schools to turn off lights to save electricity appeared first on Boing Boing.

Remembering Deanna Niebuhr, a champion for California’s children and community schools

She was a leading voice in community school development, helping craft legislation behind a 4.1 billion state grant program funding a vision of public schools as community hubs.

Unite and drive community development -Rev. Builderman urges Ghanaians.

Book author, Reverend Acheampong E. S. Builderman has appealed to Ghanaians to come together and contribute their resources towards community development instead of depending entirely on government to solve local problems. According to him, citizens can make a significant difference by working together to repair roads, maintain public spaces and address challenges in their communities. The post Unite and drive community development -Rev. Builderman urges Ghanaians. appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Victory Capital: Multiple Avenues Of Growth

Victory Capital: Multiple Avenues Of Growth

Digital Future – Build It the Right Way

by Chris Saxman Too often, conversations about data centers are presented as an either-or: tech companies versus local communities, or economic growth versus environmental protection. That is the wrong debate. The real challenge is whether communities, businesses, utilities, investors and public leaders can work together to support the infrastructure a growing digital economy requires while []

Kankan : de graves accusations contre le député Salimou Kisma Fofana et le maire Lamine Labo Kourouma

Les conseils communaux élus lors du scrutin communal du 31 mai dernier en Guinée viennent d’être installés à la tête des différentes mairies sur le territoire national. Les cérémonies d’installation, organisées sur l’initiative du ministère de l’administration du territoire et de la décentralisation, se sont déroulées dans un climat apaisé dans plusieurs communes. Toutefois, elles [] The post Kankan : de graves accusations contre le député Salimou Kisma Fofana et le maire Lamine Labo Kourouma first appeared on Guineematin.com.

The Shawshank Department Of Education Will Be Harder To Undo Than It Seems. Plus, The Pandemic Haunts Us And Sweet Virginia…

A lot below: Accountability debates in Virginia, dismantling the Department of Education, Ross Weiner’s op-ed, the national voucher tax credit, and child protective services. Plus – when Starlee Coleman attacks and Natalie Wexler on history standards. ICYMI I enjoyed talking AI with Alex Kotran, who is leading some really interesting work in the sector. You Continue reading The Shawshank Department Of Education Will Be Harder To Undo Than It Seems. Plus, The Pandemic Haunts Us And Sweet Virginia

ISTELive 26: Attendees to Explore the Future of Learning

The success of today’s modern classrooms relies on a combination of resources, technologies and policies to maximize learning for students. From the funding that brings technology to schools to the rules and regulations that govern how it is used, these factors work cohesively to ensure an optimal experience for teachers and students alike. At this year’s ISTELive conference, held June 28 to July 1 in Orlando, Fla., expert speakers will present on a range of topics that address the future of modern classrooms. K–12 instructional staff, technology leaders, superintendents and librarians

Dismantling the Activist Classrooms States Built

Lawmakers have embedded ideological

Public universities, community colleges to see funding boost from state budget – Chicago Tribune*

Public universities, community colleges to see funding boost from state budget – Chicago Tribune*